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Hudson Valley Startup Fund
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Hudson Valley Startup Fund (HVSF) is a member-managed seed capital fund that invests in companies with proprietary technology, market-defining products, and rapid growth potential that have a presence in or around New York State's Hudson Valley. The fund focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments in software, mobile, and tech-enabled startups with scalable products and addressable markets exceeding $500 million. HVSF bridges the resource gap for early stage founders who have outgrown individual angel checks, providing not just capital but also active participation from over 60 member investors who leverage their knowledge and networks to support portfolio companies. The fund emphasizes social equity, sustainability, and local impact while seeking to generate returns for member investors and grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region.
Notable quotes
“The problem is that before, (startups) would leave to go to New York City or Boston or Silicon Valley because that's where they needed to be to get funding, the network and mentorship to take this leap. We know a million dollars isn't going to change the world necessarily, but it becomes a lightning rod to let people know that the Hudson Valley is a place you can invest and a place investment is happening.”
“Circuit is the perfect company for the HVSF to support. It's a prime example of our mission - economic development in the Hudson Valley. Adding to the value, is the huge ESG component of the Circuit offering. This is a win-win-win scenario on a multitude of levels.”
Team
Johnny LeHane
Managing Member
Tony DiMarco
Managing Member
Leon Greene
Managing Member
Andrew Schulkind
Managing Member
Jeff Werner
Managing Member
Chad Gomes
Managing Member (Fund I)
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Aircraft Technologies | Seed | $1m | 2021-06 |
| Circuit | Seed | — | 2021-09 |
| Equity Multiple | Seed | — | 2020-12 |
| Lessonbee | Seed | — | 2020-07 |
| Simplecast | Seed | — | — |
| Burbio | Seed | — | 2017-10 |
| Busie | Seed | — | — |
| Via Hero | Seed | — | — |
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