New York Venture Partners
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
New York Venture Partners invests at the very early stage, targeting companies with valuations under $10M and typically writing checks of $25k or more. The firm is generalist across industries but explicitly avoids fintech, bio/health, insurance, education, and crypto/web3, citing a lack of expertise in those areas. It emphasizes a partnership approach with founders, positioning itself as 'smart money,' values personalized outreach, and favors warm introductions from mutual connections while remaining open to cold pitches.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
Entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience focused on technology and a pioneer of science and technology strategic communications. He co-founded Technology Solutions, Inc. in 1983, chairs the New York Angels, and authored 'What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know.'
Maxwell Cohen leads Peel Away Labs, overseeing product development, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of innovative bed sheets used by hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and homes.
Contact at New York Venture Partners who receives inbound pitches from founders.
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does New York Venture Partners invest at?
- New York Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is New York Venture Partners's typical check size?
- New York Venture Partners typically writes checks of $25K.
- What sectors does New York Venture Partners focus on?
- New York Venture Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is New York Venture Partners located?
- New York Venture Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTrace Cohen: New York Venture Partners - YouTube
Joel Palathinkal - Sutton Capital · Trace Cohen
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