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New York Life Ventures

New York Life Ventures, based in New York, backs Seed to Series B companies with checks from $1 million to $30 million, generally following other investors as a generalist.

Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $30M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

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Writes $1M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Does not invest inHardware, biotech, consumer, social, gaming, CPG.

In their words

NYL VenturesWe connect the strength of New York Life with the speed and agility of our trusted network. Learn more about NYL Ventures.www.nylventures.com
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What stage does New York Life Ventures invest in?

New York Life Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does New York Life Ventures invest?

New York Life Ventures reports checks of $1M to $30M.

Does New York Life Ventures lead rounds?

New York Life Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at New York Life Ventures?

Emily Zhu.

Is New York Life Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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