The AlleyWatch April 2026 New York Venture Capital Funding Report
New York City’s venture capital market raised $1.79 billion in April 2026 across 65 deals, a 27.7% year‑over‑year increase. The growth was driven by larger round sizes, especially late‑stage financings that supplied 50.6% of total capital. AI‑focused startups captured two‑thirds of the funding, led by VAST Data’s $500 million raise, which alone represented 28% of the month’s capital. NYC accounted for 8.6% of U.S. VC dollars and 14.7% of national deal volume in April.
The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026
AlleyWatch identified the ten most active New York‑based venture capital firms in Q1 2026, ranking them by the sheer number of investments made in NYC‑headquartered startups. The analysis, current through April 13, excludes accelerators, syndicates and undisclosed rounds, focusing solely on quantity...
The AlleyWatch March 2026 New York Venture Capital Funding Report
New York City’s startup ecosystem posted a record‑strong March 2026, raising $3.94 billion across 97 deals – a 293.6% year‑over‑year jump and 55.6% month‑over‑month increase. Late‑stage financing drove the surge, with eight mega‑rounds (>$100 million) accounting for more than half of total...
The AlleyWatch February 2026 New York Venture Capital Funding Report
New York City’s venture capital market posted a record February 2026, raising $2.53 billion across 76 deals—a 180.9% year‑over‑year increase and 50.6% month‑over‑month jump. The surge was driven by a handful of late‑stage mega‑rounds, which lifted the average deal size to...
Grotto AI Raises $10M to Help Leasing Agents Close More Deals with Real-Time AI Coaching
Grotto AI announced a $10 million seed round led by ICONIQ and Asymmetric, bringing its total funding to $14 million. The startup offers real‑time AI coaching that listens to leasing calls and tours, surfacing high‑impact behaviors such as humor and genuine curiosity...
The 8 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in 2025
The analysis identifies the eight most active venture capital firms headquartered in New York City during 2025, based on the number of investments they made in NYC‑based startups across all stages. It counts only deals where the target company is...