BoxGroup: The NYC Seed Firm That's Made 350+ Ultra-Early Bets
BoxGroup is NYC's most prolific ultra-early investor — David Tisch and team have backed 350+ companies including Warby Parker, Plaid, Stripe, and Oscar.
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BoxGroup is NYC's most prolific ultra-early investor — David Tisch and team have backed 350+ companies including Warby Parker, Plaid, Stripe, and Oscar.
Insight Partners runs ~$90B in AUM from its NYC HQ, investing in scaling software globally. Here's the Insight playbook, portfolio, and what it means for NYC.
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.
Lerer Hippeau is one of NYC's most active seed firms, with backing of Warby Parker, Allbirds, Casper, and hundreds more. Here's how the firm operates in 2026.
Lux Capital backs companies where science and engineering outpace convention — quantum, biotech, defense, robotics. Here's how the NYC firm plays 2026.
Nyca Partners is NYC's premier fintech-dedicated VC firm, with ~$1B AUM and backing of Acorns, Affirm, Plaid, and dozens of category leaders.