Connected Know
Rochester
The organizations, programs, and funding that help companies grow in Rochester.
Funding sources
bebold.vcBold VenturesVenture fund that sets out to change how founders are treated in venture capital. (opens in a new tab)
cityofrochester.govCity of Rochester Business Loans and GrantsCity loans, storefront grants and microloans for businesses inside Rochester. (opens in a new tab)
excellny.comExcellRochester-based early-stage investor in New York technology companies. (opens in a new tab)
goodneighbor.fundGood Neighbor FundSmall micro-grants that help founders take an early step on a new business. (opens in a new tab)
Every city grow-ny.comGrow-NYFood and agtech startup competition awarding $3 million a year to companies that commit to Central NY, the Finger Lakes or the Southern Tier. (opens in a new tab)
Every city launchny.orgLaunch NYNonprofit seed fund and mentoring organization backing high-growth startups across upstate New York. (opens in a new tab)
monroecountybusiness.orgMonroe County Economic Development Lending ProgramsCounty loans for Monroe County businesses, including Micro Advantage loans of $10,000 to $50,000, SBA 504 and a gap-financing revolving fund. (opens in a new tab)
Every city esd.ny.govNew York VenturesThe state's venture fund, investing in startups from pre-seed through Series B. (opens in a new tab)
Every city pursuitlending.comPursuitCommunity lender offering SBA and other small business loans from $10,000 to several million dollars. (opens in a new tab)
rochesterangels.comRochester Angel NetworkAngel investors backing early-stage companies in the Rochester region. (opens in a new tab)
springboardny.orgSpringboardFunds and connects the programs that support entrepreneurs in Rochester, Buffalo and the Southern Tier. (opens in a new tab)
theenterprisecenterinc.orgThe Enterprise Center at PathStoneRochester lender offering fixed-rate small business loans with training and pre- and post-loan technical assistance. (opens in a new tab)
Every city tradeadjustment.orgTrade Adjustment Assistance CenterFederal cost-share help, run from Binghamton, for New York manufacturers and service firms whose sales were hurt by imports. (opens in a new tab)
wnyventure.comWestern New York Venture AssociationInvestor network whose venture forums let regional companies pitch to angels and funds. (opens in a new tab)