Last November, we announced the launch of the City Fellowship in cooperation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation. We created the City Fellowship to support impact-oriented entrepreneurs who are building innovative tech-enabled nonprofits, small businesses and startups serving New York City and its neighborhoods, with a focus on…

Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Henry Obispo is a true global citizen — he studied abroad in Spain and later lived in Cuba. …

Each year, we have the honor of learning about the most innovative New York City startups and their founders through our Grand Central Tech (GCT) Residency program. Since 2014, we’ve worked side-by-side — literally — with the founders who built these inspiring businesses. We open the doors of our building…

At Company Ventures, we are fully committed to the future of New York City. Along these lines, we’re thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of our newest program, The City Fellowship, a collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation. The selected fellows are each extraordinary impact entrepreneurs enabling a…

Since our inception 8 years ago, Company Ventures has always been deeply committed to our hometown, New York City. As a VC firm we believe we have an obligation to help build a more equitable and sustainable future for New Yorkers. To that end, together with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), we have launched a nine-month program, The City Fellowship, to direct Venture resources to the benefit of impact entrepreneurs serving New York communities. The program specifically centers the experience of BIPOC and women-led small businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, and technology startups working towards economic equity or climate action. Check out the press release.

Startup founders face immense pressure to move quickly, make clear decisions, and now more than ever, build their businesses with thoughtfulness and intention. Daily headlines about the unethical behavior of tech companies spotlight the risks of failing to operate with a strong foundation of purpose. When a founder is clear…

Each year we have the distinct honor of reviewing applications from some of the most impressive people and companies in NYC one could ever hope to come across. It’s truly exhilarating and this year was certainly no exception. This year marks our seventh class of Grand Central Tech (GCT) and…

Last week, Maven Clinic announced $110M in Series D fundraising, bringing the company’s valuation to over $1B. …

From Square One Grand Central Tech (GCT) launched seven years ago as an “anti-accelerator” of sorts, with the objective to gather a diverse community of high-potential, early-stage founders, give them physical space to build at no cost or equity fee, and generally support their ambitions via the power of collective, proximate brilliance and…