NYVP New York Venture Partners

www.nyvp.com

NYVP focuses on pre/seed stage startups with sub-$10M valuations, particularly US-based Delaware C-corps with exceptional founders who have an unfair advantage. They provide financing, mentorship, and strategic marketing consulting.

Check Size

$25K+

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Other

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Investment Thesis

New York Venture Partners operates as a founder-led family office that believes in investing in people rather than deals. They emphasize creating deep relationships with founders, understanding true business models and opportunities, and celebrating small victories along the journey. Their approach combines financial investment with mentorship and strategic support to help exceptional entrepreneurs succeed.

What Sets Them Apart

Family office structure run by founders with 40+ years of entrepreneurial experience
Founder-led team (Brian Cohen is a pioneer in science/tech communications; Trace Cohen is serial entrepreneur with 30+ investments sourced)
Very fast decision-making capability with typical checks of $25k+
Focus on sub-$10M valuations (pre/seed stage emphasis)
Explicit commitment to being 'smart money' for founders, not just capital
Over 60 direct investments demonstrating track record