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Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund

Supports Equity co-investment of matched with private capital for NY-main office early-stage tech startups.

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The Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program (NYVPSSF) provides equity investments of $50,000 to $250,000 to early-stage technology startups headquartered in New York State. Funding comes from the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), with $40 million allocated to this vehicle. Every dollar of state investment must be matched 1:1 by qualified private sector capital — the state mir…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

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