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New York Venture Partners

Seed-stage family office-style VC providing capital, mentorship and strategic marketing to founders.

New York, NY, USA

Description

New York Venture Partners (NYVP) is an early-stage venture capital and angel investment firm based in New York City, NY, USA that focuses on partnering with founders at the earliest stages of company formation, offering capital, mentorship, and strategic support to help startups scale.
Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in high-growth potential startups across tech and consumer sectors.
Series A: May participate in early institutional rounds through follow-on support and co-investor syndication when portfolio companies show strong traction.
Check Size Range: Typically writes early checks starting around $25K–$100K+; can participate in larger syndicated seed rounds in partnership with other investors.
Investment Focus: Technology, media, consumer internet, SaaS, AI/ML, and other innovation-driven sectors where founders demonstrate differentiation and growth potential.
Geography & Structure: NYVP invests broadly in U.S.-based founders organized as Delaware C-corps, with no strict requirement to be headquartered in New York, though the NYC ecosystem is a central hub.
Philosophy: Positions itself as a founder-centric investor that values long-term relationships, strategic guidance, and supporting entrepreneur success beyond just capital deployment.

Eligibility

Profile: Early-stage startups with MVP, early revenue or user traction, and potential for rapid scaling at seed stage.
Team: Founders with strong execution capability, domain expertise, and clarity of vision. 

Process

Pitch Submission: Founders are encouraged to send pitch decks, one-pagers, and relevant materials via the “Pitch Us” page or email directly to partners; personalized outreach and warm introductions are strongly recommended. 

Founder Conversations: NYVP evaluates alignment with its thesis through early conversations emphasizing team quality, market opportunity, and product differentiation. 

Screening & Due Diligence: While formal public details are limited, investment decisions involve partner reviews of traction, use case, and strategic fit before syndication with member investors. 

Deal Structuring: Investments are negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis with terms tailored to stage and syndicate participation. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

Strategic Capital: Early institutional capital to accelerate product, go-to-market, or team growth.
Mentorship & Networking: Access to seasoned investors, experienced operators, and advisor networks aligned with NYVP’s investment philosophy.
Follow-on Support: Potential for EZ introductions and participation in larger, syndicated rounds with angel and VC partners.