EXCELL
INVESTS
IN NEW YORK
Capital | Connections | Commitment
Excell is a VC fund that invests in high-tech high-growth startups in New York State focused on Upstate NY. Excell combines generating returns that rank in the top-quartile of its benchmarks, with supporting regional economic development by providing entrepreneurs with hands-on support as well as investment capital.
Excell’s Portfolio includes investments in Medical Devices, Materials, Energy, Biotech, Agtech, Imaging, and IT/Software ventures across New York State with an added focus of investing in minority and women owned ventures.
CAPITAL
Excell invests up to $1.5M per round in hi-growth companies located in the Finger Lakes. With a typical investment being ~$1M
CONNECTIONS
In addition to its capital, Excell provides access to their extensive network of professionals, corporate, university and government entities throughout New York State.
COMMITMENT
An investment by Excell is a long term partnership. Along with capital and connections, Excell brings its staunch commitment to help its portfolio companies launch and grow to a successful exit.
CAPITAL
Excell invests up to $1.5M per round in hi-growth companies located in the Finger Lakes. With a typical investment being ~$1M
CONNECTIONS
In addition to its capital, Excell provides access to their extensive network of professionals, corporate, university and government entities throughout New York State.
COMMITMENT
An investment by Excell is a long term partnership. Along with capital and connections, Excell brings its staunch commitment to help its portfolio companies launch and grow to a successful exit.
OUR STORY
Excell is an affiliate of the University of Rochester. It came about through a unique partnership in 2006 between the University of Rochester and New York State Empire State Development
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