New York Venture Summit 2026 Investors: Meet 180+ Featured VCs

Fundraising is still a relationship business, and relationships are easier to start in a room than in a cold inbox. That is the case for the New York Venture Summit 2026, which takes place November 18–19, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, with 180+ featured investors on its lineup.

The list spans corporate venture arms, healthcare specialists, climate funds, deep tech investors, an angel network built around women-led companies, and generalist seed firms. For founders, that range is the point: two days in one building with investors who would otherwise take months of outreach to reach.

Below is a curated look at some of the New York Venture Summit 2026 investors, what their firms are known for, and how to prepare so the conversations you do get are worth having.

New York Venture Summit 2026 at a glance

The dates and venue are confirmed by the event's sponsor and event-listing pages. The investor names in this article come from the summit's featured-investor lineup; as with any conference, individual attendance can change before the event.

Why startup founders should pay attention to this investor lineup

A lineup of 180+ investors is useful less for its size than for its variety. The firms below range from a Montana-based deep tech fund to a London climate investor to Intel's corporate venture arm. That mix gives founders a few practical advantages.

You can meet investors outside your usual network. Most founders build their target list from whoever is active on social media or in their local scene. A summit lineup surfaces firms you might never have found on your own, including corporate investors and specialist funds that rarely run open application processes.

You see how different kinds of capital think. A corporate venture arm weighs strategic fit with its parent company. An angel network decides through member diligence. A climate fund looks for measurable environmental impact alongside returns. Hearing those perspectives in one place sharpens how you position your company, even with investors who are not a fit today.

Relationships compound. Many founders meet their eventual lead investor months before the round opens. A good conversation in November can become an update email in January and a meeting when you are ready to raise.

You can focus on relevance, not volume. The best use of an event like this is a short list of investors whose focus matches your sector and stage, not a stack of business cards.

A word of realism: attending does not guarantee meetings or funding. Investors at large events are selective with their time, and the founders who get the most out of them usually arrive with a researched list and a clear ask.

Featured investors at New York Venture Summit 2026

The investors below are a curated selection from the summit's featured lineup. Firm descriptions are drawn from each firm's public materials and press coverage. They describe the firm, not the individual investor's personal remit, so check each person's own profile before you reach out.

Corporate venture capital

• Erica Van – Intel Capital. Intel Capital is the venture investment arm of chipmaker Intel.
• Corey Christian – Bosch Ventures. Bosch Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Bosch Group.
• Kimberly Blakemore – ADVentures (Analog Devices). ADVentures is the venture arm of semiconductor company Analog Devices.

For hardware, industrial and deep tech founders, corporate investors can bring more than capital, including potential customers, manufacturing know-how and distribution. They also weigh strategic fit, so expect questions about how your product relates to the parent company's business.

Healthcare, life sciences and aging

• Will McConnell – Qiming Venture Partners. Founded in 2006 and based in China, Qiming invests in early and growth-stage technology and healthcare companies. Its US-based affiliate, Qiming Venture Partners USA, was established in 2017 and focuses on early-stage therapeutics and healthcare technology in the US and Europe.
• Sarah Blicker – Sixty Degree Capital. A Toronto-based venture firm founded in 2017 that invests in technology and healthcare companies, with a strong biotech presence in its portfolio.
• Mel Barsky – CABHI Ventures. Connected to the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest in Toronto, which funds and accelerates innovations in aging and brain health.

Climate, impact and inclusive investing

• Zenetta Burger – Giant Ventures. A London-headquartered firm, with team members in New York and California, that backs "purpose-driven" technology across climate, health and inclusive capitalism. In 2024 it raised $250 million across a seed fund and a climate-focused growth fund.
• Jessica Singh – Ecosystem Integrity Fund. A San Francisco-based venture firm investing in early growth-stage companies that advance environmental sustainability. It closed its fifth fund at $225 million in 2025.
• Lyssa Neel – Golden Seeds Ventures. Golden Seeds is a New York-headquartered angel network founded in 2004 that invests in early-stage, women-led US companies. It reports more than $200 million invested across more than 275 companies.

Deep tech, frontier technology and digital assets

• Cris Neckar – Two Bear Capital
• Mark Adams – Two Bear Capital. Two Bear Capital was founded in 2019 by former Sequoia Capital partner Mike Goguen and is headquartered in Whitefish, Montana. It invests in life sciences and technology, including AI, cybersecurity and biotech.
• Will Borthwick – BOLD Capital Partners. Founded in 2015 by XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis, BOLD invests in companies built on what it calls exponential technologies, such as AI, robotics and longevity.
• Kayla Phillips – Hivemind Capital. A New York-based investment firm focused on digital assets and blockchain-related companies, founded by former Citi trading executive Matt Zhang.

Early-stage investors in New York

• Luke Bender – Inspired Capital. A New York-based early-stage firm founded in 2019 by LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel and former US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker. It invests from pre-seed to Series A, typically writing checks of $1 million to $15 million.

More featured investors on the lineup

• Sergey Gribov – Flint Capital
• Petra Franklin – Vault Capital
• Francesca Colombo – Sidecut Ventures
• Erica Duignan – Reign Ventures
• Valerie Kozak – DigitalDx Ventures
• Alexandra Vidyuk – Beyond Earth Ventures
• Michael Beer – Alumni Ventures
• Samiz Bayan – Draper Dragon
• Melissa Bradley – BEA Venture Fund
• Timothy Brent – Pathway to Cures

That is 24 names from a lineup of more than 180. The rest of the list covers dozens of additional firms across sectors and stages.

The complete list of 180+ investors is available to subscribers

The selection above is a starting point. If you are planning your time at the summit, the full lineup is the more useful tool, and we have organized it into one directory.

The complete New York Venture Summit 2026 investor directory includes:

• 180+ featured investor names
• The venture capital firm each investor is associated with
• Direct LinkedIn profile links, where available
• Official VC firm website links, where available

Having it in one place saves hours of searching names one by one. You can filter for firms in your sector, check each investor's background before the event, read each firm's portfolio, and build a short list before you arrive at the Javits Center.

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How to prepare before meeting investors

The founders who get the most from a venture summit treat it as the middle of a process, not the start. Here is a practical sequence.

1. Research the investor, not just the firm

A firm's website tells you its broad thesis. The individual investor's LinkedIn profile, posts and past deals tell you what they personally look at. Narrow your list to 10–15 people whose focus actually matches your company.

2. Review their investment focus and portfolio

Check stage, sector, typical check size and geography. Look at their portfolio for companies similar to yours. A close competitor in the portfolio usually means a pass; an adjacent company can be a strong talking point.

3. Prepare a concise pitch

You may get two minutes in a hallway. Be ready to say what you do, who it is for, what traction you have and what you are raising, in plain language. Practise it until it sounds like a conversation, not a script.

4. Bring a deck you would be comfortable sending

Have an updated pitch deck ready to share as a PDF the same day. Keep it focused: problem, solution, market, traction, business model, team and the round.

5. Prepare thoughtful questions

Ask how they make decisions, what they look for at your stage, how they support portfolio companies, and what would make your company a fit later if it is not one now. Good questions signal that you have done your homework.

6. Follow up within 48 hours

Send a short note that references your conversation, attach your deck if they asked for it, and propose a clear next step. Then add them to your investor update list. Consistent, concise updates are how a summit introduction becomes a funding conversation months later.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the New York Venture Summit 2026?

The New York Venture Summit 2026 takes place on November 18–19, 2026.

Where will the New York Venture Summit 2026 take place?

The summit is held at the Javits Center (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center) in New York City.

How many investors are featured at the New York Venture Summit 2026?

The summit's lineup includes 180+ featured investors from venture capital firms, corporate venture arms, angel networks and specialist funds.

Who are some of the featured investors?

Featured investors include Erica Van of Intel Capital, Corey Christian of Bosch Ventures, Lyssa Neel of Golden Seeds Ventures, Luke Bender of Inspired Capital, Zenetta Burger of Giant Ventures, Will McConnell of Qiming Venture Partners, Kayla Phillips of Hivemind Capital and Will Borthwick of BOLD Capital Partners, among others.

How can startup founders connect with venture capitalists at the event?

Research the investor lineup in advance, prioritise investors whose sector and stage match yours, prepare a short pitch and an up-to-date deck, and follow up professionally after each conversation. Meetings are not guaranteed, so preparation matters.

Where can I find the complete list of New York Venture Summit 2026 investors?

The complete directory of 180+ featured investors is available to our newsletter subscribers. Subscribe through the link in this article to receive it.

Does the investor directory include LinkedIn profiles and VC websites?

Yes. The directory lists each investor's name and firm, with direct LinkedIn profile links and official firm website links where available.

Final thoughts: an investor lineup worth researching

The New York Venture Summit 2026 puts 180+ featured investors under one roof at the Javits Center on November 18–19. The range is wide: corporate venture arms such as Intel Capital and Bosch Ventures, healthcare specialists such as Qiming Venture Partners, climate and impact investors such as Ecosystem Integrity Fund and Giant Ventures, and New York early-stage firms such as Inspired Capital.

For founders and fundraising professionals, the value lies in preparation. Know who you want to meet and why, and arrive with a clear story. Then follow up as if the relationship matters, because it might be the one that leads your next round.

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