High-growth founders often focus on the need to raise capital. At Upstate Venture Connect, we believe entrepreneurial currency lies in the power of connections - proven in a success story by Upstate startup, Vara Safety....
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Things are changing for women in the startup and venture capital world - and a network of women in Upstate NY have stepped forward to join the movement. Get ready for the first women-only startup pitch event in Upstate NY. Mark your calendars for December 4, 2018. ...
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Eight startups from across North America were selected as the next 43North Winners - and SparkCharge received the $1 million grand prize. UVC has been following the journey of this fast-growth Upstate NY company from the start. Now it's time to SparkCharge Western NY!...
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SpinCar's $22 million recapitalization is the largest financing for a downtown Syracuse business in over a decade. The investment created a 20-times (2,000%) return for the StartFast investors, and has positioned SpinCar to continue its triple-digit annual growth rate. With its headquarters in Syracuse, SpinCar's growth is creating new job opportunities for the region's college graduates as well. ...
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Upstate Venture Connect hosted over 450 entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders at the 2018 Upstate Unleashed Conference and Venture Ecosystem Awards. Guests traveled from Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, Ithaca, Syracuse, Rochester and Utica to learn, celebrate and connect. This annual event aligns with UVC's mission to create a region-wide startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs to the people and resources needed to build great companies in Upstate...
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#StartUpstate : Thousands attended the 2018 Upstate Unleashed Conference and 43North Finals to celebrate the success of Upstate's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Conference keynote speaker and Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said it best, " You don't need to be in Silicon Valley." ...
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Upstate New York is not often the first place that comes to mind among veterans when it comes to establishing a business. Nonetheless, New York's local governments and NGOs are constantly trying to make the state more enticing for business-minded veterans. Syracuse exemplifies such efforts. ...
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New York State will be investing more than $7.3M for Vicarious Visions to move into over 44,000 square feet of studio space in Colonie. The company is expected to create 100 new jobs as part of the expansion. Let the games begin! ...
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Health Care Originals (HCO), the award-winning digital health startup rocking Upstate NY, has now joined forces with healthcare guru, Eric Allyn, former Chairman of the Board of Welch Allyn, Inc, which was sold to Hill Rom in 2015....
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Each year, Upstate Venture Connect and the venture community in Upstate NY recognize the companies whose exits created wealth for investors and founders/employees. Through these exits and significant fund raises, these companies have become stronger contributors of the local economy. Here are the 2018 nominees for Deal of the Year! ...
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