Cayuga Venture Fund

Cayuga Venture Fund is a venture capital firm based in Ithaca, New York, specializing in investing in early-stage technology companies across various sectors. The firm focuses on providing capital and resources to startups in undercapitalized markets, particularly in upstate New York and New York City. Their portfolio includes companies in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, fintech, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, energy storage, advanced materials, blockchain, crypto, semiconductor, and networking industries.

The firm's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, including seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late stage, pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed investments. They are open to investing in both private and public companies, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. This flexibility allows them to support companies at various stages of development and across different industries.

Cayuga Venture Fund has a history of backing innovative companies such as Calient Technologies, Cheribundi, and EkoStinger. Their approach combines a long-term view towards success with a collaborative methodology, providing guidance, support, and access to a broad network of venture firms and investors. This strategy has enabled their portfolio companies to achieve significant growth and success in their respective markets.