“Urban life doesn’t start in a meeting or a restaurant. It starts at your front door, and that is where the work begins,” writes Tech:NYC Urbanism Fellow Isaac Oates.

In this series, we spotlight the latest NYC-headquartered startups to raise Series A rounds — those crucial early wins that help founders grow their teams, build out their products, and get serious about scale.

We caught up with Company Ventures’ Matt Harrigan to discuss his career, how he thinks the VC industry should evolve over the next 5-10 years, what he looks for in pitches, and much more.

We know there’s still work to be done when it comes to supporting entrepreneurs who identify as LGBTQ+. That’s why this month, we’re excited to showcase five LGBTQ+ founders who are making waves in NYC and innovating to disrupt industries.

The Tech:NYC Foundation just wrapped its third Decoded Futures cohort, where 19 nonprofits tackled real operational challenges using AI solutions. Here’s a recap of what happened with eight of those orgs when they were provided with the time, tools, and support to start exploring AI.