The short answer
Our database lists 5,971 startup investors based in New York, concentrated in New York (850), Brooklyn (126), Rochester (12). 741 are angels or syndicates and 1,515 list pre-seed as a stage they invest in. (Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01.)
Where they are in New York
Cities with at least 10 startup investors listed in our database.
| City | Startup investors |
|---|---|
| New York | 850 |
| Brooklyn | 126 |
| Rochester | 12 |
What stages they back
Of the 4,067 records in New York that list a stage, here is how many invest at each one (investors often list several).
Investors by stage
Who they are
The mix of investor types tells you where your first checks are most likely to come from.
Investors by type
Sectors they focus on
Sector focus as listed on each record. Generalists who list many sectors are counted in each.
Investors by sector focus
Typical check sizes
Based on the 3,932 records that list a check size (we use the low end of a stated range).
Investors by typical check size
Firms with the most investors listed in New York
Firms ranked by how many of their investors in New York appear in our database with a stage listed. A useful starting map of who is active locally, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | Main stages | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Insight Partners | Series A, Series B+ | 106 |
| Moving Capital | Seed | 42 |
| Deerfield Management | Seed, Series A | 30 |
| Bain Capital Ventures | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | 27 |
| WestCap | Pre-seed, Seed | 25 |
| Veritas Capital | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | 24 |
| Andreessen Horowitz | Seed, Series A | 23 |
| OrbiMed | Seed, Series A | 21 |
| General Atlantic | Series B+ | 19 |
| Tiger Global Management | Pre-seed, Seed | 17 |
| Energy Impact Partners | Pre-seed, Seed | 16 |
| Brighton Park Capital | Seed, Series A, Series B+ | 16 |
How to raise in New York
- Start local. New York has the deepest bench in the state, followed by Brooklyn. Local investors can meet you in person, check references fast and introduce you to the next check.
- Family offices outnumber angels in our New York data (1,259 vs 741). Many invest directly in companies tied to the region or to how the family built its wealth, so lead with the local story and expect a relationship-first process.
- Use a warm-intro plan for the top 25 names and a short cold email for the rest.
About this data
Counts are records in the Zalarma investor database, as of 2026-11-01: angels, venture firms and their partners, micro-VCs, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators that list startup investing. One investor can appear in several stage or sector rows. Stage, sector and check size come from what each record lists, so not every record has every field. Counts under 10 are not shown. Firm names are listed; we do not publish personal contact details on this site. Read how we build and check the data.
Frequently asked questions
How many startup investors are in New York?
The Zalarma investor database lists 5,971 startup investors based in New York as of 2026-11-01, including angels, venture firms and their partners, family offices, corporate VCs and accelerators.
Which New York cities have the most startup investors?
In our data: New York (850), Brooklyn (126), Rochester (12).
Are there pre-seed investors in New York?
Yes. 1,515 startup investors in New York list pre-seed as a stage they invest in, and 3,586 list seed.
Do New York investors only fund New York companies?
No. Many invest regionally or nationally, but local investors are often the fastest first checks because they can meet you and check references in person. Check each investor's focus before reaching out.
How do I get introduced to these investors?
Shortlist the 20 to 30 investors whose stage, sector and check size fit your round, then look for a warm path through founders they backed, local angel groups, lawyers and accelerators. Zalarma can build that shortlist for you.