AlleyCorp

What they do

Founded by serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan, AlleyCorp is both a startup studio and fund that founds companies and invests in early stage companies. AlleyCorp is exclusively focused on investing in transformational companies in New York City. Since its inception, we have launched companies that have raised over $1B+ in funding with an aggregate value of $10B+. As a venture / idea studio, AlleyCorp originates the idea, forms the founding team, funds the initial 6-12 months, launches the company, and maintains integral leadership throughout the company's lifecycle. Some companies that have been founded through AlleyCorp include MongoDB, Business Insider, Gilt Groupe, Zola, Nomad Health, Workframe, and CoEdition. AlleyCorp will also invest in very early stage companies usually as the first seed investor. Moreover, we believes in supporting first time founders. Our goal is to co-create and invest in truly transformational companies with inspiring leaders.

What they look for

AlleyCorp focuses on being a true, hands-on partner to founders, combining capital with deep operational expertise built through decades of founding companies. They invest primarily in Pre-Seed and Seed rounds (often as the first check in) and make select Series A investments. Their thesis is research-driven, meaning their incubation and investment strategies are deeply intertwined-investors looking at early-stage deals simultaneously uncover white spaces to incubate new companies.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Healthcare, Deeptech, Climate, SaaS, Marketplace, Consumer, Media, Fintech

Based

New York City, US