VC Spotlight: Dan Borok, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, nvp capital
We caught up with nvp capital’s Dan Borok to discuss his career, the rise of vertical and physical AI, what separates category-defining companies from the pack, the most common mistakes founders make when pitching investors, and much more.
Tech:NYC’s Statement Following New York’s Reported Executive Order Pausing Large-Scale Data Center Construction
Tech:NYC released the following statement in response to New York’s reported Executive Order pausing large-scale data center construction.
The Next Generation of NYC Startups: H1 2026 Seed Funding Analysis
A look at the NYC startups that raised a seed round during the first half of 2026.
Series A: A Series — June 2026
In June 2026, 26 New York City startups announced Series A rounds — the second-largest cohort we’ve tracked since launching the series — and together they’re already hiring for 150+ NYC-based jobs across engineering, product, GTM, operations, and AI.
Companies to Watch: Pride 2026 with NYC LGBTQ+ Founders
This Pride month, we’re thrilled to spotlight four LGBTQ+ founders in NYC who are challenging the status quo and building the future of their industries.
VC Spotlight: Josh Machiz, Chief Marketing Officer, Lightspeed Venture Partners
We caught up with Lightspeed Venture Partner’s Josh Machiz to discuss his career, how the job of building a VC firm’s brand has changed, his tech stack, how founders can tell a good story, and much more.
Decoded Futures Cohort 6 Demo Day Showcased AI Capacity-Building for Some of New York’s Most Influential Funders
This week marked the culmination of a special edition of Tech:NYC’s Decoded Futures: Demo Day for Cohort 6, a group of funders and philanthropists committed to deepening their understanding of AI capacity-building, developing shared frameworks, and strengthening AI-informed giving.
Closing NYC’s Street Safety Gaps Starts With Better Data and a Commitment to Equity
A new analysis from Tech:NYC and the Center for an Urban Future’s Project for Livable Streets research initiative finds that the communities facing the greatest danger on city streets are disproportionately lower-income communities of color.
New York’s June 23 Primary: What You Need to Know
New York's 2026 Primary Election is almost here, with early voting beginning Saturday, June 13, and Election Day on Tuesday, June 23.
Series A: A Series — May 2026
In May, 15 New York City startups announced a Series A, collectively raising nearly $300 million in Series A funding (and totaling over $453 million across all rounds to date).
Tech:NYC’s Statement Following Passage of the New York State Budget
Tech:NYC released this statement following the passage of the New York State budget.
VC Spotlight: Emily Fontaine, Global Head of Venture Capital, IBM
We caught up with IBM’s Emily Fontaine to discuss her career, the corporate venture capital industry, the NYC tech scene, and much more.
Companies to Watch: The Firms Driving NYC’s Design Ecosystem
Against the backdrop of NYCxDesign Festival and a design-themed NYC AI Demos, we caught up with four builders shaping the future of design and helping define the city’s next chapter.
Inside the Grid Fellowship: A Year Exploring the Systems That Shape NYC
Here’s a look at some of the learnings from the inaugural cohort of the Grid Fellowship.
Grid Fellowship Housing Day: 5 Takeaways on the Future of Housing in NYC
As part of the Grid Fellowship — Tech:NYC’s civic leadership program connecting senior technology leaders with the systems shaping New York City, now accepting applications for the next cohort — fellows recently spent the day exploring one of the city’s defining challenges and opportunities: building the next chapter of housing in New York.
Series A: A Series — April 2026
April 2026’s Series A: A Series adds 21 new companies that just crossed the Series A milestone, and the headline is that the checks are getting bigger.
Tech:NYC Takes Albany: Advocating for New York’s Innovation Economy
Team Tech:NYC, along with more than 25 leaders from 20 member companies, headed to Albany this week to meet with state legislators and policymakers about how New York can continue to lead as a global tech hub.
VC Spotlight: Scott Birnbaum, Founder and Managing Partner, Red Sea Ventures
We caught up with Red Sea Ventures’ Scott Birnbaum to discuss his career, the consumer tech sector, the top resources he recommends for founders, and much more.
Companies to Watch: NYC Fintech Founders Shaping the Future of Finance
As fintech founders, investors, and operators gather across the city next week for New York Fintech Week, we caught up with four builders shaping the future of finance to find out where the sector goes next.
Series A: A Series
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.