Description
Hudson Valley Startup Fund is an early‑stage venture capital fund dedicated to supporting startups with strong ties to the Hudson Valley and greater New York region. The fund focuses on helping founders move from early validation to scalable businesses by providing seed capital, mentorship, and access to a local investor and operator network.
Eligibility
• Startups with regional ties to the Hudson Valley or New York
• MVP, beta, or early customer traction
• Founders raising pre‑seed or seed capital
• Scalable business models across multiple sectors
Process
Deal Sourcing: Founder applications, local ecosystem referrals, partner organizations
Evaluation: Team quality, local engagement, product validation, and market opportunity
Term Structure: Convertible notes, SAFEs, or priced seed rounds
Investment & Support: Capital investment plus mentorship and regional ecosystem access
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ $50K–$250K in seed capital
✔ Early institutional validation
✔ Access to Hudson Valley and NY investor networks
✔ Founder mentorship and community support
✔ Improved readiness for larger seed or Series A rounds
