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Upstate Capital Members Are Hiring!

Looking for a new job or advancement in your career? Upstate Capital members are hiring! Check out which Upstate Capital members are seeking new personnel and current available job opportunities. NYSERDA is hiring for a Building Innovation Fellowship to “lead the design and execution of the Empire Technology Prize program, working in partnership with NYSERDA’s […]

Winners of 2021 New York Business Plan Competition Announced

New Paltz, NY  –  On May 7, 2021, judging panels consisting of business and industry professionals from across the nation decided the winners of the 12th annual New York Business Plan Competition.  Hosted by the Upstate Capital Association of New York, the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) is New York’s intercollegiate entrepreneurship competition. This […]

STATE OF UPSTATE: Q1 2021

Every quarter, Upstate Capital aggregates deal flow across Upstate New York.  Data includes deals that you and other Upstate Capital community members report, in addition to data collected from other sources.  Deal Highlights:– The Hudson Valley leads this quarter’s deal totals with 20 transactions– Information Technology, B2B and Healthcare were the leading sectors for deals done […]

Recap: Annual Awards Celebration

Upstate Capital hosted its 5th Annual Awards Celebration to celebrate the investment ecosystem across Upstate New York. The marquee event highlights the most interesting deals and most active dealmakers across the state in seed, venture, private equity and corporate finance. Over 100 companies and individuals were nominated from all across New York State for awards […]

Recap: Venture NY

On December 9 online, for the first time, the Upstate Capital Association of New York hosted the Venture NY Series A Showcase in partnership with 43North, GENIUS NY, 76West, Grow-NY and Luminate NY. The event featured some of the fastest-growing startups from across New York, and included investor pitches and opportunities for group and 1-1 […]

Event Recap: Entrepreneurs and Investors Growing More Good Jobs in Local Communities

On November 4, 2020, Upstate Capital hosted Entrepreneurs and Investors Growing More Good Jobs in Local Communities, sponsored by Harter Secrest & Emery, Topmark Partners and Armory Square Ventures. First, Martin Babinec spoke with Sam Ticknor about building companies, investing in them, and supporting the Upstate NY ecosystem. The panel discussion that followed featured active investors across the […]

Event recap: Invest NY: Energy & Transportation

On October 22, 2020, Upstate Capital and NYSTAR presented the first in an event series focused on highlighting impactful innovations in important industry sectors, Invest NY: Energy & Transportation. Upstate Capital members can check out the full video content here. Would you like to know more about Upstate Capital membership? Members get free access to all […]

Industry Evolution in Climate Tech, Energy & Transportation in New York

Industry Evolution in Climate Tech, Energy & Transportation in New York Decarbonizing the economy through policy, innovation and investment   Noa Simons Contributor: Ella Spungen   Overview: This article addresses why climate tech is one of the biggest sources of innovation in New York, and what is happening in New York to advance decarbonization. We […]