Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Mobile • Mobility • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early,Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $2,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
Armory Square Ventures is a Syracuse-based venture capital firm dedicated to seeding and fostering the growth of early-stage companies operating in a wide array of sectors. They focus on providing the initial round of institutional capital, emphasizing investments in the most promising startups throughout New York State and the broader northeast region of the United States. Their diverse investment portfolio encompasses sectors such as Software, IT and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT), Education Technology, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, HealthTech and Fitness, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Developer tools, Future Of Work, Food & Beverage, Logistics and Distribution, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Mobile, and Mobility. Founded in 2014, Armory Square Ventures operates with a fund that has a minimum investment threshold of $500,000, a maximum of $2,000,000, and a 'sweet spot' of approximately $1,000,000 for investments. With a specialty in Early, Seed, and Series A funding, they are positioned as a vital VC catalyst for businesses seeking to grow and scale in historically overlooked regions with budding entrepreneurial ecosystems. The firm is known to support startups in areas once renowned for manufacturing and small businesses, providing capital, active counsel, mentorship, and strategic introductions for founders to thrive. By identifying and rallying talent, partners, and investors, Armory Square Ventures advances its mission of transforming and driving innovation in secondary cities and new markets. Recent achievements include a high ranking by Preqin as a Top Performing Private Equity Fund under $250M by Net IRR and the notable exit of BentoBox, which was acquired by Fiserv. Armory Square Ventures' dedication to nurturing early-stage startups is demonstrated through active involvement with the companies they invest in and their broader commitment to revitalizing communities through economic growth driven by technological innovation.