Who Funds Sustainability Startups in New York?

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

1272
VC Funds Based in New York
$95.7B
Capital in SEC Form D Filings
108
New Fund Filings (12 mo)

Venture Capital Funds Investing in SustainabilityNew York

Location
NEW YORK, NY
Fund Size (Form D)
Undisclosed
Stage Focus
multi-stage
Typical Check
$1.4M - $7.2M (typical: $3.6M)
Latest SEC Filing
Mar 12, 2025
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
Latest SEC Filing
Apr 1, 2021

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
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$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 Sustainability 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

Enhancing Understanding of and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA

Award
Undisclosed – $6M
Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
View on Grants.gov →

FY 2026 PIPELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT (PERG)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Award
$50K – $200K
Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
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Digital Health Technology Derived Biomarkers and Outcome Assessments for Remote Monitoring and Endpoint Development (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health

Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
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Farmer to Farmer 2025

Environmental Protection Agency

Award
$2M – $3M
Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
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Analytical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders(U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health

Deadline
Jun 22, 2026
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FY 2026 Technical Assistance Information to Communities Grants

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin

Award
$50K – $1M
Deadline
Jun 22, 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.