Excell Technology Ventures

What they do

Excell Partners is a unique venture capital firm that operates as an affiliate of the University of Rochester with support from New York State (Empire State Development). They serve as a critical funding bridge for high-tech startups in Upstate New York, a region often underserved by traditional coastal VC capital. The firm manages multiple funds, including Excell Technology Ventures and the recently launched Upstate Biotech Ventures (UBV). They are known for their hands-on approach, leveraging deep ties to the SUNY system and local research universities to de-risk complex technologies in life sciences, energy, and software.

What they look for

Excell invests in high-growth, high-tech startups located in New York State, with a strict focus on Upstate NY. Their thesis is grounded in capitalizing on the rich intellectual property emerging from the region's research institutions and transforming it into scalable businesses.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Healthcare, Deeptech, Climate, SaaS, AI, Edtech, Food and agriculture

Based

Rochester, US