FirstMark Capital: NYC's Community-Driven VC Behind Shopify, DraftKings, and Pinterest
FirstMark is a NYC-based early-stage firm with ~$1B AUM and an unusual community-first approach. Here's how the firm builds pipeline and where it invests.
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NYC Fintech Owns 30% of U.S. Fintech Investment: Inside the $6.7B 2024 Story
NYC captured 30% of U.S. fintech VC in 2024 ($6.71B), led by Ramp ($32B), Bilt Rewards ($11B), and a dense operator flywheel — here's why the trend continues in 2026.
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NYC Family Offices: Where Ultra-High-Net-Worth Capital Allocates to Venture in 2026
NYC hosts more single-family offices (SFOs) than any other U.S. city. Here's how NYC family offices allocate to venture, PE, and direct startup investments.
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NYC Enterprise SaaS: How Datadog, MongoDB, and Squarespace Built a $100B+ Cluster
NYC enterprise SaaS is quieter than Bay Area but has produced multiple $10B+ public companies. Here's the cluster, the alumni flywheel, and what's next.
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NYC Captured 22.6% of All U.S. Early-Stage VC Funding Through November 2025
NYC's early-stage share punches above its weight: 22.6% of all U.S. early-stage funding through Nov 2025 (AlleyWatch) — far larger than its total VC share.
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NYC Digital Health Raised $2.4B in H1 2025: The Sector Data Every Founder Should Know
NYC digital health raised $2.4B in H1 2025 (+10% YoY). Life sciences took 27% of NYC venture funding. Here's where the money went and who's writing checks.