New York University
Overview
NYU Innovation Venture Fund is a seed-stage venture capital fund that invests exclusively in startups founded by and/or commercializing technologies and intellectual property developed by NYU students, faculty, and researchers.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarifai | Oct 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Rilla | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| GigFinesse | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Jones | Oct 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Vital Audio Inc. | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is New York University based?
New York University is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was New York University founded?
New York University was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does New York University have?
New York University has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in New York University's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Clarifai, Rilla, GigFinesse, Jones, Vital Audio Inc..
What was New York University's most recent investment shown here?
New York University's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in GigFinesse in 2026.
What sectors does New York University focus on?
New York University focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does New York University focus on?
New York University typically invests at the Early stage.