Startup investors in New York
The angel groups, accelerator and seed funds that take applications from New York founders, what each publishes about itself, and how to reach it.
All amounts are in US dollars.
Who invests in startups in New York?
New York founders can pitch to New York Angels, which hears more than 10 companies a month, and to Golden Seeds if the company is women-led. Techstars runs a hybrid New York City accelerator, and pre-seed funds such as Notation Capital and Primary are based in the city.
Angel networks in New York
| Network | How it works | Who it looks for | Fees | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Angels | Hears live pitches from 10+ companies a month. Each member invests $100,000 to $1.5 million per deal, and the group often leads. Members mentor during and after the raise. | Early-stage companies in the US, Canada, the UK and Israel, in sectors including life sciences, SaaS, fintech, consumer, gaming, AI and cleantech | Not published | Application form on Gust |
| Golden Seeds | Angel investors backing women-led companies | US-domiciled companies with at least one woman in an operating C-suite role; product ideally in beta; proof-of-concept revenue or significant pilots (with exceptions and higher bars by sector) | None published | Application portal (Dealum); information sessions and office hours for founders not sure they qualify |
Funds that invest in New York startups
| Fund | Stage | Published first cheque | Focus and eligibility | How to pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notation Capital | Pre-seed | Not published | Brooklyn-based; describes itself as the first dedicated pre-seed fund in NYC | Introduction through its network, or email [email protected] |
| Primary | Inception to seed | Not published | New York-based; invests everywhere, in areas including vertical AI, fintech, cybersecurity, healthcare and industrials | No pitch route published |
Programs that put founders in front of investors
- Techstars New York City. A three-month hybrid program: in person for the first two weeks, one week at the midpoint and demo day; founders can be based anywhere. Final deadline November 18, 2026; the program starts March 8, 2027. Techstars invests $220,000 at acceptance: $200,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE and $20,000 on a convertible equity agreement that converts to 5% common stock.
Which route fits your company?
| If your situation is… | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Early-stage, in one of its listed sectors | New York Angels | Its stated stage and sectors |
| Women-led, US-domiciled, with proof-of-concept revenue | Golden Seeds | Its published eligibility |
| Pre-seed, in New York | Notation Capital | Its stated stage and location |
| Want a three-month program with investment on acceptance | Techstars New York City | Its published program and terms |
Meeting an organization's criteria means you can apply, not that it will invest.
Check the definition before you apply.
Golden Seeds counts a company as women-led only if a woman holds an operating C-suite role and has real influence and fair equity. A board seat is not enough.
What should you have ready before you apply?
- A Gust profile, for New York Angels.
- A Dealum profile, for Golden Seeds.
- Your traction against Golden Seeds' revenue bar for your sector, if you apply there.
For how to run the raise itself, see how to raise a seed round.
Frequently asked questions
How much do New York Angels members invest?
Each member invests $100,000 to $1.5 million per deal, and the group often leads deals at the upper end of that range.
Does New York Angels only invest in New York?
No. It started in New York and now invests across the US and in Canada, the UK and Israel.
Who can apply to Golden Seeds?
Women-led companies domiciled in the US, meaning at least one woman holds an operating C-suite role.
Do I have to live in New York for Techstars NYC?
No. The program is hybrid, and founders can be based anywhere, with in-person weeks at the start, midpoint and demo day.