NYC Series A in 2026: Data-Backed Benchmarks on Metrics, Valuations, and Timelines
A Series A in NYC 2026 typically requires $1-5M ARR (SaaS) or equivalent traction. Valuations range $40-150M post-money. Here's the data.
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NYC's Startup Ecosystem 2025–2026 By the Numbers: $28.5B Raised, 7,000+ Startups, $621B Value
A data-driven snapshot of NYC's startup scene: $28.5B in 2024 VC, $621B ecosystem value, 7,000+ startups, and the sectors capturing capital in 2026.
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NYC Startup Exits 2024–2025: $67B Unicorn M&A Record, DoorDash-SevenRooms, Atlassian-Browser Company
2025 was a record M&A year: 36 unicorn deals for $67B. NYC participated heavily — SevenRooms to DoorDash, Browser Company to Atlassian. Here's the data.
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What Makes NYC Founders Win: The Data on Operator-Experienced Startups
NYC's most successful founders tend to be operator-experienced — not fresh-from-college technical founders. Here's the data on NYC founder patterns and what actually drives success.
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NYC Tech Jobs 2025-2026: The Employment Data Behind the Startup Ecosystem
NYC tech jobs added 203,819 positions per Tech:NYC but tech employment fell 2.3% from 2022-2024. Here's the current NYC tech labor market.
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Thrive Capital: How Joshua Kushner's $15B+ NYC Firm Became the Top Crossover VC
Thrive Capital runs ~$15B+ across Stripe, OpenAI, Instagram, and Isomorphic Labs. Concentrated multi-stage crossover VC from NYC — not a hedge fund. Stage scorecards, portfolio proof, and how founders actually get meetings.