31 VC Investors in New York — 30 Currently Deploying

Thesis-driven early-stage firm backing visionary founders building technologies of the future in Vertical AI, Deep Tech, Health, and Bio with strong data moats and Systems of Recor…

Thematic-driven investors backing ambitious founders building for big outcomes across critical domains (AI, Consumer, Defense Tech) from seed to pre-IPO, bringing deep sector insig…

Empowering historically excluded founders with capital, mentorship, and networks to build scalable companies in Fintech, SaaS, AI, Logistics, and Healthcare, leveraging 25+ years o…

Investing in exceptional female founders building category-defining businesses. Companies with female founders perform 63% better than male-founded peers, yet only receive 2.7% of …

Turn sci-fi into sci-fact by championing companies at the intersection of the new and not-yet-imagined, looking decades into the future to create a world most can barely imagine.

Investing in founders authoring the future through immense, imaginative ambition. Moving beyond code and pixels to back generational companies that define the future we want to liv…

Partner with exceptional founders at the very inception of their entrepreneurial journey, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage investments with a data-driven approach across non-tra…

Insight Partners scales ambition at every stage through software expertise, operating excellence, talent networks, and flexible capital across 30+ years, supporting 800+ companies …

Seed-stage generalist investor supporting ambitious founders building enduring businesses across the United States, with focus on Software, Healthcare, Financial Services, Marketpl…

Building the circular economy by investing in companies that eliminate waste, optimize supply chains, and drive economic value through material circulation and recycling.

Investing in dreams at the earliest stage, backing founders across marketplaces, fintech, developer tools, frontier tech, climate, and experimental ideas.

Partner with brilliant founders to bring things of real wonder into the world by backing innovative companies that upend the status quo across software, sustainability, and consume…

We help founders at seed stage with what matters most: building world-class teams, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising guidance, drawing from firsthand operational experience of…

Catalyze innovation at Citi by investing in and partnering with cutting-edge startups revolutionizing financial services across seven focus areas including fintech, AI, commerce, s…

Human-first approach to venture capital investing in founders at earliest stages across human needs economy (health, wellness, workplace, community, experience). Back founders with…

Relentlessly curious investment firm operating across public and private markets, believing investment strategies must grow and evolve with market conditions. Focus on identifying …

Building tomorrow's financial infrastructure by bringing together over a decade of operating and investing experience across financial services and technology, providing hands-on s…

Entrepreneur-led venture capital investing early in passionate founders tackling big market problems via technology. We provide financial and operational support, positioning ourse…

Investing, building and working with exceptional creators and makers since 2008. Focus on AI agents and developer tools as evidenced by AI Camp and agent-focused events.

Angel investing at venture scale focused on marketplace and network effect businesses backed by visionary founders who demonstrate passion, grit, and execution capability.

Invests in early-stage technology companies operating in highly regulated markets, offering regulatory risk expertise and execution support that differentiates from other VC firms.

The Helm invests in game-changing companies founded by women, operating as an early-stage venture firm with offices in NYC and London.

DCG is the enduring investor and operator of the crypto industry, backing the brightest minds across all stages to build a decentralized future that unlocks economic and societal o…

Seasoned seed stage venture capital firm focused on the New York City technology ecosystem, investing in innovative software solutions in enterprise SaaS, vertical B2B SaaS, and fi…

We back creators with a hunger to reimagine the way money flows through the world. We partner with founders with vision and persistence to reshape markets through global, ambitious…

Decentralized application development, impact investment, and decentralized organization formation and incubation across a distributed network.

Global multi-stage technology investment platform partnering with exceptional founders to help market leaders become global champions through transformative industries experiencing…

Access Industries identifies companies with strong business models and management teams, and optimizes their value through financial backing and expertise across diverse sectors gl…

Invest at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures.

An independent merchant bank advising and investing in financial services, providing differentiated perspective through decades of sector experience at every stage of a company's l…

Partner with relentless founders who defy convention to change the future. Focus on customer acquisition, talent recruitment, and fundraising support for portfolio companies.

How many New York venture capital investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 31 New York venture capital funds. Of these, 30 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do New York venture capital VCs write?

Among 31 New York venture capital funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $25K–$250M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a New York venture capital VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most New York venture capital VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

Do I need to be based in New York to raise from New York VCs?

Most New York investors will take early meetings remotely, but expect to travel for later-stage diligence and relationship-building. Geography matters less than thesis fit at pre-seed and seed. Being present in the local ecosystem does help: New York investors often hear about companies through other founders and operators in the same network. If you are remote or distributed, leading with that context early prevents wasted meetings.

How many New York venture capital investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 30 New York venture capital funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 31 New York venture capital funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.