SmartStart UNYTECH is the premier Upstate NY venture forum where VC firms look to see the best that the state has to offer for deal flow. Now in its tenth year, SmartStart UNYTECH has to date highlighted 220 high-quality companies from throughout the state and beyond to the VC community, and their success speaks the quality of deal flow we select. Of these companies, 62 have raised over $390 M in equity financing, including over $71 M directly attributable to their participation in the forum. In 2007, SmartStart was merged with UNYTECH, the Upstate University forum highlighting early-stage university spin-outs. Additionally, this forum is marketed and recognized by many East Coast and Mid-Atlantic venture funds as the place to get Upstate NY technology deal flow. We recognize each year some standout presentations with Best Business Presentation, Most Promising Technology and Most Likely to be Funded awards.
This unique event displays the very best early-stage companies from throughout the entire state of New York. Venture capital funds, seed investment funds and angel groups and investors can meet with and learn more about these company's teams, technologies and plans for succeeding in the marketplace. Additionally, experienced entrepreneurs are exposed to upcoming companies for their potential involvement, and many of the venture company service providers will also be on hand at this showcase event.
The SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum has tremendous support in the form of sponsorship from business, not-for-profit and government agencies, including statewide partners. For more information on organizations involved please visit the Advisory Committee Page.
2010 News
2010 Pictures
Four New York State Tech Companies Recognized at 10th Annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum
Emerging Cleantech firms featured at SmartStart UNYTECH
Venture capital forum May 17-18 in Syracuse to hear from five CNY companies
Local companies to present at SmartStart forum
Troy company named ‘most likely to be funded' - The Business Review (Albany)
The Center for Economic Growth to hold 2010 SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum in Syracuse, NY
President of JumpStart Ventures to Keynote CEG Venture Forum
Local companies to present at SmartStart forum
Statewide SmartStart UNYTECH Coming to Syracuse Next Week
2 local cos. headed to venture forum
4 local companies headed to venture forum
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