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NYS Innovation Venture Capital Fund

Supports Direct co-investment into NY tech companies at Seed through Series alongside lead institutional investors.

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The NYS Innovation Venture Capital Fund is a direct investment vehicle that co-invests alongside lead institutional or strategic investors into New York State technology companies. The fund holds $100 million in state allocation and an additional $35 million from SSBCI, totalling approximately $135 million. It does not lead rounds — a qualified institutional or strategic lead investor must already…

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Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: esd.ny.gov