Series A: A Series — August 2026
Eight New York City startups reached the Series A milestone in August 2026.
New York’s Next Line of Defense: Cybersecurity Companies to Watch
We caught up with four NYC builders working on the next generation of cybersecurity.
The Job Market Is Both Brutal and Booming
The founders of Stride argue that there’s plenty of talent and plenty of openings. What’s scarce is the signal that tells one side which person on the other side is worth an hour of their time.
Maven’s Kate Ryder on the Forces Driving New York’s Digital Health Ecosystem
What makes New York a particularly fertile place to build a digital health company? We caught up with Kate Ryder, founder and CEO of Maven Clinic, to hear her perspective.
Companies to Watch: The NYC Startups Making Tech Social
As New York hits its summer social stride, we caught up with a group of NYC builders creating the next generation of social products, helping make technology feel a little more human.
Series A: A Series — July 2026
Thirteen New York City startups reached the Series A milestone in July 2026.
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.