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Business NewsOct 2, 2026Gekko Photonics Takes Top Prize at Luminate NY as Five Deep-Tech Startups Secure FundingROCHESTER, N.Y. — Five deep-tech startups developing technologies across photonics, lasers, advanced imaging and medical devices have secured more than $2 million in investments through the ninth round of Luminate…By Connected Know
Business NewsJun 30, 2026Rochester's Andluca Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate AI-Powered Smart Glass PlatformROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester-based advanced materials company Andluca has secured a SAFE investment from an undisclosed strategic investor as the company prepares for its upcoming Series A fundraising round and expands…By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsMay 2, 2026Biotech Startup REEgen Secures $200K State Grant to Advance Rare Earth Recovery TechnologyITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca-based biotech startup focused on critical mineral recovery has secured new state funding to accelerate its path to commercialization.By Connected Know
Business NewsApr 9, 2026Brown and White Ventures Backs Stak Mobility to Rethink Urban InfrastructureRochester, N.Y. - Brown and White Ventures has announced a new investment in Stak Mobility, a company focused on reshaping how cities use space, energy, and transportation infrastructure.By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesApr 6, 2026Real Insights, No Fluff: UR’s Startup & VC NightRochester, N.Y. - Rochester’s next generation of founders, investors, and operators gathered this past Saturday at Fairport Brewing Co.By Connected Know
All citiesFounder ResourcesBuffaloFeb 24, 2026Upstate Venture Connect to Lead Founder Roadshows to Detroit, Boston, and NYC Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is taking Upstate founders on the road this spring, launching a series of immersive roadshows designed to connect Upstate New York entrepreneurs with investors, customers…By Connected Know
Founder ResourcesJan 15, 2026What It Really Takes to Raise Capital: A Founder’s Guide Beyond the Pitch DeckRochester, N.Y. - Raising capital is often framed as a milestone, an announcement-worthy achievement marked by press releases, congratulatory posts, and celebratory headlines.By Connected Know
Founder InsightsJan 3, 2026Founder Insights: Pavan Kumar Tallavajhula Brings a Global Lens to Early-Stage Investing in RochesterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before venture capital became a mainstream career path, Pavan Kumar Tallavajhula was building startups at the edge of the internet’s first wave.By Connected Know
InvestmentNov 25, 2025Rochester Based, Brown and White Ventures, Adds High-Growth Biotech miRecule to Portfolio, Betting on RNA TherRochester, NY - Brown and White Ventures is backing a biotech innovator, announcing November 25th a new investment in miRecule, a Maryland-based biopharmaceutical company developing antibody RNA therapeutics for rare…By Connected Know
All citiesInvestmentNov 15, 2025$1M Breakthrough: Grow-NY 2025 Crowns New Ag-Tech Winners Driving Upstate’s Innovation EconomyCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The 2025 Grow-NY Business Competition awarded $3 million to seven emerging food and agriculture companies this week, naming Brooklyn-based Brekland the $1 million grand-prize winner.By Connected Know
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