Upstate NY is home to leading corporate and academic research institutions that produce cutting-edge technologies. In addition, Upstate holds a large number of successful middle-market firms that are ready for management transition and growth – eagerly seeking capital.
These significant opportunities greatly outweigh the limited available risk-capital, leading to more investor favorable terms, such as:
• Lower valuations: as much as 50% below national averages
• High capital efficiency: talent & offices: ~1/2 similar costs nationally
Primary Focus
• Revenue positive
• Ready to scale
• Big growth potential
Secondary Focus
• Pre-revenue
• Customer validation
• Big growth potential