Pitching and Fundraising

Raising money starts with knowing who to talk to. This library connects NYU founders with angel investors New York startups turn to, alongside pitch deck examples, non-dilutive funding options, and other resources to help you get in front of the right people. Preparing a first pitch or actively fundraising, browse the categories below or search for something specific.

Fundraising
Angel investors provide early-stage capital in exchange for equity, typically before a startup is ready to raise from institutional venture capital firms. New York is home to some of the most active angel networks in the country, from generalist groups like New York Angels to sector-specific funds like the Life Science Angel Network. Below is a curated list of angel investors New York founders can reach out to directly, along with fundraising platforms and industry associations.

Non Dilutive
Not every founder needs to give up equity to raise money. Grants and crowdfunding platforms below offer funding without requiring ownership in your company, a useful option for early-stage teams still validating an idea.

Pitch Decks
Once you've identified the right investors, you need a pitch that lands. These resources cover pitch structure, storytelling, and real examples from founders who raised successfully.

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Active VC Investors in NYC: List of active investors in NYC (New York) based seed stage startups
AngelList: AngelList is a website for startups, angel investors, and job-seekers looking to work at startups.
AngelVineVC: AngelVineVC is a NYC-based gathering of founders, senior execs, angels, and VCs striving to strengthen the community of tech startups and growth companies.
ARC Angel Fund: ARC Angel Fund invests in seed- and early-stage companies with high growth potential. ARC Angel Fund invests in industries with which its members have experience, with investments averaging $50,000 to $250,000, each, over the life of the investment.
F6S: F6S is a platform that helps founders interact with Investors, Accelerators/Incubators, Products/tools, and talent.
Female Founders Fund: An early-stage fund investing in the exponential power of exceptional female talent.
Golden Seeds: Golden Seeds is an early-stage investment firm that is focused on the vibrant opportunities of women-led businesses.
Grape Arbor: GrapeArborVC is a multi-family office investing in startups and venture funds.
gust: Gust helps startups connect with investors across the world
Hudson River Angels: Hudson River Angels is an early stage investment group that invests in technology companies.
Investors' Circle: Investors' Circle is an active early-stage impact investing network. Together with hundreds of angels, venture capitalists, foundations and family offices, they have propelled over $200 million into more than 300 enterprises dedicated to improving the environment, education, health and community.
Life Science Angel Network: The Life Sciences Angel Network (LSAN) serves New York City and tri-state area scientists and entrepreneurs looking to fund and promote innovation. The mission is to provide young life sciences companies with financial and operational support, sector-specific mentorship, and access to a broad network of investors and entrepreneurs for subsequent institutional financing.
NCIIA Grants: NCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) awards almost $2 million annually in grants to support courses, programs and ventures with the potential for scalable impact
New York Angels: The New York Angels is a member-led organization committed to finding, funding and mentoring great young companies from pitch through a successful exit.
NYU Funding & Competitions: Competitions and funding resources available to help NYU students and faculty turn bold insights and inventions into viable business ventures.
Open Source Funding Documents | Cooley: Cooley LLP has open sourced the legal documents required to do a Series Seed or Convertible Note financing.
Signal: The fundraising CRM for startup founders.
The National Venture Capital Association: The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) serves as a resource for venture capital data and unites its member firms through a full range of professional services.
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Indiegogo: Indiegogo's mission is to empower people to unite around ideas that matter to them and together make those ideas come to life.
Kickstarter: Kickstarter helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need to make their ideas a reality
SBIR Grants: The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 with the purpose of strengthening the role of innovative small business concerns in Federally-funded research and development (R&D).
VentureWell E-Team Grant: VentureWell funds and trains student inventors and entrepreneurs who want to address important problems in the world through new technology-based ventures. The E-Team Program provides funding, workshops, and coaching to student STEM innovators to help them move their inventions into the marketplace.
Pitch Decks
Pitching Hacks: Venture Hacks from Babak Nivi, Founder of AngelList and Venture Hacks.
Pre-Launch Pitch Deck: This is Mint.com's pre-launch pitch deck. 5-months before launch.
Starting a Biotech? Advice for how to pitch VCs: Advice for aspiring life science entrepreneurs from Bruce Booth on how to pitch VCs.
The Secret Structure of Great Talks: Practical lessons from Nancy Duarte (via Ted Talk) on how to structure your speech to make a powerful call-to-action.

FAQs

What are the best angel investor networks in New York?

New York is home to active angel networks including New York Angels, Hudson River Angels, ARC Angel Fund, and the Life Science Angel Network, each with different focus areas and investment ranges.

How do I find angel investors for my startup?

Start with organized networks and platforms like AngelList, New York Angels, or sector-specific funds relevant to your industry. Warm introductions through your school or existing network also carry weight with most angel groups.

What's the difference between angel investors and VCs?

Angel investors are typically individuals investing their own money at the earliest stages, while venture capital firms invest institutional funds, usually at slightly later stages with larger check sizes.

Do angel investors take equity?

Yes, angel investors typically invest in exchange for equity or a convertible note. If you’re not ready to give up ownership, non-dilutive options like grants or crowdfunding may be a better fit.



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