Good ideas often need help for them to grow into a business reality. The following organizations have excellent track records in helping good ideas become good businesses.

Excell Partners, Inc.

Excell is a VC fund that invests in Seed and Early Stage high-tech startups in New York State focused on Upstate NY. Excell has the dual mission of generating returns and supporting economic development. Excell’s Portfolio includes investments in Medical Device, Materials, Energy, Biotech, Agtech, Imaging, and IT/Software ventures across NY State. Learn more.

Cayuga Venture Fund

Cayuga Venture Fund venture capital team is interested in startups at various stages across a wide range of industries. They invest in companies that excite them. Learn more.

For more information on securing financing also read Jarry R. Antoine’s article in the Locate Finger Lakes Business Journal article “What Investor’s are Looking For.”

Armory Square Ventures

A seed and early stage venture capital firm based in Upstate NY and NYC with a focus on opportunities where combining capital with their networks to help talented entrepreneurs build world-class businesses. Learn more.