Who Funds Blockchain Startups in New York?

8 venture funds, 6 angel networks, 6 accelerator programs and 6 active federal grants for blockchain founders in New York — sourced from SEC Form D filings and Grants.gov.

1265
VC Funds Based in New York
$93.6B
Capital in SEC Form D Filings
108
New Fund Filings (12 mo)

Venture Capital Funds Investing in BlockchainNew York

Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
$50M
Stage Focus
series-a
Typical Check
$367K - $1.8M (typical: $917K)
Latest SEC Filing
Sep 16, 2021
Location
New York, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
$28M
Stage Focus
seed
Latest SEC Filing
Apr 5, 2023
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Typical Check
$500K - $1.5M (typical: $1.0M)
Location
BROOKLYN, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Typical Check
$500K - $1.5M (typical: $1.0M)
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Typical Check
$500K - $1.5M (typical: $1.0M)
Latest SEC Filing
Jan 19, 2024
Location
New York, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Latest SEC Filing
Nov 29, 2021
Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
$34M
Stage Focus
multi-stage
Typical Check
$500K - $1.5M (typical: $1.0M)
Latest SEC Filing
Mar 31, 2022

Angel Networks in New York

Gaingels

Location
New York, NY
Members
300
Avg Check
$50K
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Golden Seeds

Location
New York, NY
Members
300
Avg Check
$75K
Website →

Pipeline Angels

Location
New York, NY
Members
200
Avg Check
$25K
Website →

Executive Forum Angels

Location
NY
Members
128
Avg Check
$35K
Website →

Westchester Angel Network

Location
NY
Members
126
Avg Check
$35K
Website →

New York Angels

Location
New York, NY
Members
120
Avg Check
$75K
Website →

Accelerators & Startup Programs for Blockchain Founders

Black Ambition

Black Ambition

Funding: $1M

Apply →

Elemental Impact

Elemental Impact

Funding: $1M

Apply →

Lemnos

Lemnos

Funding: $500K

Apply →

Y Combinator

Y Combinator

Funding: $500K

Apply →

Alliance DAO

Alliance DAO

Funding: $250K – $500K

Apply →

Contrary Capital

Contrary Capital

Funding: $500K

Apply →

See the full accelerator directory for industry-specific programs.

Active Federal Grant Opportunities

FY 2026 Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDLPI)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $105M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Program (CMVOST)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $200K
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 High Priority Program – Innovative Technology Deployment (HP-ITD)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $2M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health

Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY2026 High Priority Program-Commercial Motor Vehicle (HP-CMV)

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Award
Undisclosed – $2M
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

New Generation of Glucose Control Technologies Incorporating AI/ML Tools/Strategies (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health

Award
Undisclosed – $500K
Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

Browse all federal startup grants with deadlines and eligibility.

Data sources: Fund data comes from SEC Form D filings (EDGAR), updated nightly. Grant opportunities come from Grants.gov. Angel network and accelerator data is curated from public sources. Figures shown are the amounts reported in regulatory filings, not estimates. Last refreshed June 2026.