Excell Partners
Excell Partners is a regional venture capital fund affiliated with the University of Rochester that invests in high-tech, high-growth startups across New York State, with emphasis on Upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region. The firm provides direct capital (typical checks near $1M, up to $1.5M per round) and hands-on support including board involvement, mentorship and introductions to corporate, university and government partners. Sector focus reported on the site includes medical devices, materials, energy, biotech, agtech, imaging and IT/software; Excell also notes an emphasis on minority- and women-owned ventures.
Excell Partners
Services
Equity and Convertible Financing
Direct capital to startups using equity and convertible instruments; typical checks ~ $1M and up to $1.5M per round as cited on the site.
Network and Institutional Connections
Introductions and facilitated connections to corporate partners, universities, regional government and economic development resources to support commercialization, partnerships and business development.
Operational Support and Mentorship
Board participation, mentorship and operational advising intended to accelerate growth and prepare companies for exit events; includes hands-on engagement and long-term partnership approach.
Fund and Program Management for Regional Initiatives
Management or participation in state and regional seed funds or programs, including administration of MWBE-focused seed investments and other regional capital initiatives referenced on the site.
Equity and Convertible Financing
Direct capital to startups using equity and convertible instruments; typical checks ~ $1M and up to $1.5M per round as cited on the site.
Network and Institutional Connections
Introductions and facilitated connections to corporate partners, universities, regional government and economic development resources to support commercialization, partnerships and business development.
Operational Support and Mentorship
Board participation, mentorship and operational advising intended to accelerate growth and prepare companies for exit events; includes hands-on engagement and long-term partnership approach.
Fund and Program Management for Regional Initiatives
Management or participation in state and regional seed funds or programs, including administration of MWBE-focused seed investments and other regional capital initiatives referenced on the site.
Portfolio
#Medical diagnostics
#Health / remote patient monitoring
#Wearables / enterprise software
Announced products and partnerships in advanced materials and defense/manufacturing programs.
#Advanced materials / energy
#Medical diagnostics
#Health / remote patient monitoring
#Wearables / enterprise software
Announced products and partnerships in advanced materials and defense/manufacturing programs.
#Advanced materials / energy