For the past 15 years, Made in NYC has created events that support and promote locally manufactured products. The initiative, which previously helped the food and interiors industries, is expanding its repertoire to include fashion. “Something that is so valuable to consumers is that their production is happening here,” said Meryl Maldebaum, managing director of […]
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These 10 NYC FinTech Startups Hit The Stage Techstars Demo Day
Over the last 13 weeks, Barclays FinTech Accelerator with Techstars has been grooming 10 companies night and day for demo day under the leadership of Techstars Managing Director Jenny Fielding. These companies received up to $120K in investment, mentorship from over 100 industry professionals, and now are ready to be released to the public. This […]
This Startup Will Let You Find All of Best Kept Sports Secrets in NYC
Learn more about the largest searchable marketplace for sports and other activities in NYC.
Healthcare Startup Alert: An Interview With the Founders of Digital Health startup Nexhealth
As a blogger and generally curious person on the loose in the streets of NYC, I have the opportunity to bump into interesting people doing interesting things in the Alley. For me, the most important question to ask is why. Here’s my interview with the founders of digital health startup and Zahn Innovation Center member […]
The 11 Hot NYC Startups That Killed It At EdTech Accelerator Demo Day
After months of preparations, they’re ready to take on the world. Of education. Here’s a sneak preview of the eleven companies that are going to kill it at Kaplan EdTech Accelerator Demo Day. And they’re anything but par for the course. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 11 STARTUPS Branching Minds Maya Gat, CEO […]
You Will Never Believe What This NYC Startup Is Cooking Up
Cooking lessons – chef included. From the comfort of your own kitchen – or the chef’s kitchen, it’s up to you. Spice and Spoon takes cooking classes back to the basics by partnering with talented and passionate local chefs, and connecting them with you, to teach cooking classes in authentic kitchens. Like yours. You can […]
The 2014 Q3 NYC and US Venture Capital and Early Stage Historical Funding Report
This week, we take a look at the state of venture capital and early stage funding in NYC and nationally over the last 10 quarters from the 2nd quarter of 2012 through the third quarter of 2014. Analyzing some publicly available data from our friends at CrunchBase, we break down national and NYC aggregate statistics for […]
The September 2014 NYC Venture Capital and Angel Funding Report
Today we take a look at the state of venture capital and angel funding during the all of September, both in New York and nationally. Analyzing some publicly available data from our friends at CrunchBase, we break down the national aggregate statistics for all funding deals by stage of funding (Angel/Seed, Series A, Series B, and […]
10 Reasons Why You Must Get Your .nyc Domain Right Now
You only have until October 3rd for the Land Rush phase for dot nyc domains. This is a priority phase that allows early access to any New York City-based companies to request an available domain. So why is it worth your valuable time? Here are 10 points to think about: 1. .nyc is one of […]
The Truth Behind Women and Funding in NYC
Authors note: At the suggestion of someone whom I have a lot respect for, I’ve furthered the analysis to include startups with women-only founding teams. This addition further accentuates the disparities in the funding environment. On the heels of learning of a number of inspiring initiatives about women’s equality, including Emma Watson’s brilliant speech to the […]
August 2014 NYC Venture Capital and Angel Funding Report
Today we take a look at the state of venture capital and angel funding during the all of July, both in New York and nationally. Analyzing some publicly available data from our friends at CrunchBase, we break down the national aggregate statistics for all funding deals by stage of funding (Angel/Seed, Series A, Series B, and […]