Cayuga Venture Fund - Venture capital firm
Cayuga Venture Fund
Cheribundi produces tart cherry drinks with health and muscle recovery benefits
EkoStinger boosts fuel efficiency of trucks
Incodema3D prototypes and supplies complicated 3D parts for the aerospace, energy, motorsports, and medical industries
Mezmeriz’s compact device scans the surrounding area to construct advanced 3D models
Peace of Mind Company’s connected mobile device keeps students safe in an emergency
Primet Precision Materials produces advanced materials through its proprietary process
Rheonix simplifies molecular testing and detection of pathogens
SocialFlow optimizes social media marketing for brands and publishers
SoundCloud democratizes audio sharing by enabling artists to easily share music and stories
We choose to invest in Upstate NY and NYC The Upstate Startup market is undercapitalized and NYC is unavoidable!
CVF has been massively important to our success to this point and our ability to put ourselves in the best possible position going forward
They continued to invest – even when times were tough and bleak as they will almost always be at some point in every startup
They also all have a good sense of humor and are fun to work with – which is just as important in many ways and fits our company culture and has added to our momentum and energy as we grow
“ CHARLIE MULLIGAN CEO, GiveGab CVF has been massively important to our success to this point and our ability to put ourselves in the best possible position going forward They continued to invest – even when times were tough and bleak as they will almost always be at some point in every startup They also all have a good sense of humor and are fun to work with – which is just as important in many ways and fits our company culture and has added to our momentum and energy as we grow
I have been involved with six CVF portfolio companies over more than a decade as founder, CEO and/or director
CVF is very supportive of the companies it invests in and takes a long-term view towards success, which has resulted in some excellent outcomes
Though small, CVF is able to greatly amplify its impact on portfolio companies through its broad network of venture firms, angel investors and family offices
The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central New York benefits greatly from the presence of CVF
“ GREG GALVIN CEO, Rheonix I have been involved with six CVF portfolio companies over more than a decade as founder, CEO and/or director CVF is very supportive of the companies it invests in and takes a long-term view towards success, which has resulted in some excellent outcomes Though small, CVF is able to greatly amplify its impact on portfolio companies through its broad network of venture firms, angel investors and family offices The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central New York benefits greatly from the presence of CVF
Cayuga Venture Fund has been a true partner from day one, and an invaluable asset to our team
From impromptu strategy sessions to customer leads and investor introductions, Jennifer and the team provided us with hands-on support and guidance during critical early phases of our company lifecycle
They are a smart, enthusiastic group and we are grateful to be working with them
“ ANDREW J
LEAHY CEO, POM (Peace of Mind) Cayuga Venture Fund has been a true partner from day one, and an invaluable asset to our team From impromptu strategy sessions to customer leads and investor introductions, Jennifer and the team provided us with hands-on support and guidance during critical early phases of our company lifecycle They are a smart, enthusiastic group and we are grateful to be working with them
CVF’s creativity, wisdom, and guidance in structuring the “right” investment to fit our unique needs is refreshing and highly appreciated
The open lines of communication make for quick and efficient decision making in a fast moving technology and business environment
“ SEAN WHITTAKER President & CEO, Incodema3D CVF’s creativity, wisdom, and guidance in structuring the “right” investment to fit our unique needs is refreshing and highly appreciated The open lines of communication make for quick and efficient decision making in a fast moving technology and business environment
Working with Cayuga Venture Fund has been a fantastic collaborative experience
While working with CVF, our company transitioned from one technology to another
During the process CVF stood by us and help guide us through that transition
Their input has been invaluable and their understanding of what it takes to make a new business grow is second to none
“ PARR WIEGEL President, EkoStinger Working with Cayuga Venture Fund has been a fantastic collaborative experience While working with CVF, our company transitioned from one technology to another During the process CVF stood by us and help guide us through that transition Their input has been invaluable and their understanding of what it takes to make a new business grow is second to none
Advion ran a CRO business and developed bioanalytical systems for pharmaceutical and research applications The contract support business was acquired by Quintiles in 2011 and the products business was acquired by Beijing Bohui Innovation Technology in 2015
Agronomic Technology Corp’s nitrogen management system helped agronomists and farmers optimize farming The company was acquired by Yara North America, Inc in 2017
AllWorx Corporation made VoIP telephony systems for small businesses AllWorx was acquired by PAETEC in 2007
BinOptics manufactured low-cost semiconductor lasers BinOptics was acquired by MACOM in 2014
Ecovation’s systems treated organic waste in an efficient and clean manner Ecovation was acquired by Ecolab in 2008
GiveGab offered online fundraising platforms for Giving Days and other nonprofit fundraise activities GiveGab was acquired by EveryAction in 2021
Instinctiv created music management and discovery software Instinctiv was acquired by SoundCloud in 2012
Kionix designed and manufactured advanced MEMS devices Optical switching technology was acquired by Calient in 2000 and accelerometer business was acquired by Rohm in 2009
OutMatch offered SaaS for hiring & employee development OutMatch was acquired by Rubicon Technology Partners in 2020
Pathlight Technology’s products deployed advanced, high-speed enterprise Storage Area Networks Pathlight was acquired by ADIC in 2001
Silicon Video commercialized specialized CMOS camera and video technology Silicon Video was acquired by Panavision Imaging in 2004
