There’s no need to wait until the end of the year to declare that this has been the best decade in the history of New York City in terms of venture capital funding raised.
Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest NYC Startup funding rounds in New York during the last decade. I have included some additional information such as industry, description, round type, total equity funding raised to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in NYC. In order to maintain a focus on tech-enabled startups, rounds for real estate, biotech, lending, financing, and energy companies were not included. Only equity rounds were considered.
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14. BuzzFeed $200.0M
Round: Series G
Description: In 2016, BuzzFeed raised $200.0M in Series G funding from investors that included Hearst Ventures, NBCUniversal, New Enterprise Associates, and RRE Ventures. BuzzFeed is a cross-platform digital media company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. BuzzFeed was founded by John Johnson and Jonah Peretti in 2006. As of 12/24/2019, BuzzFeed has raised a total of $496.3M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2016
Industry: Digital Entertainment, Internet, Journalism, News, Publishing, Social, Social News, Video
Founders: John Johnson, Jonah Peretti
Founding year: 2006
Total equity funding raised: $496.3M
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14. Capsule $200.0M
Round: Series C
Description: In 2019, Capsule raised $200.0M in Series C funding from investors that included 7 Global Capital, G Squared, Glade Brook Capital Partners, M13, TCV, and Thrive Capital. Capsule is a healthcare technology business rebuilding the pharmacy from the inside out. Capsule was founded by Eric Kinariwala in 2016. As of 12/24/2019, Capsule has raised a total of $270.0M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2019
Industry: E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Software
Founders: Eric Kinariwala
Founding year: 2016
Total equity funding raised: $270.0M
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14. BuzzFeed $200.0M
Round: Series F
Description: In 2015, BuzzFeed raised $200.0M in Series F funding from investors that included NBCUniversal. BuzzFeed is a cross-platform digital media company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience. BuzzFeed was founded by John Johnson and Jonah Peretti in 2006. As of 12/24/2019, BuzzFeed has raised a total of $496.3M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2015
Industry: Digital Entertainment, Internet, Journalism, News, Publishing, Social, Social News, Video
Founders: John Johnson, Jonah Peretti
Founding year: 2006
Total equity funding raised: $496.3M
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13. Vroom $254.0M
Round: Series H
Description: In 2019, Vroom raised $254.0M in Series H funding from investors that included Durable Capital Partners, L Catterton, and T. Rowe Price. Vroom operates an online used-car marketplace intended to provide dealership of reconditioned vehicles. Vroom was founded by Kevin Westfall, Marshall Chesrown, and Scott Chesrown in 2013. As of 12/24/2019, Vroom has raised a total of $721.3M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2019
Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, FinTech, Marketing, Sales
Founders: Kevin Westfall, Marshall Chesrown, Scott Chesrown
Founding year: 2013
Total equity funding raised: $721.3M
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12. UiPath $265.0M
Round: Series C
Description: In 2018, UiPath raised $265.0M in Series C funding from investors that included Accel, CapitalG, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Madrona Venture Group, Meritech Capital Partners, and Sequoia Capital. UiPath designs and develops robotic process automation and artificial intelligence software. UiPath was founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in 2005. As of 12/24/2019, UiPath has raised a total of $1.0B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Data Center Automation, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Software
Founders: Daniel Dines, Marius Tirca
Founding year: 2005
Total equity funding raised: $1.0B
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11. FanDuel $275.0M
Round: Series E
Description: In 2015, FanDuel raised $275.0M in Series E funding from investors that included blisce/, Bullpen Capital, CapitalG, Comcast Ventures, Fabrice Grinda, HDS Capital, Jose Marin, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, NBC Sports Ventures, Pentech Ventures, Piton Capital, Shamrock Capital Advisors, Time Warner Investments, Tusk Ventures, and VTF Capital. FanDuel offers fantasy sports with daily games for real money. FanDuel was founded by Lesley Eccles, Nigel Eccles, Tom Griffiths in 2007. As of 12/24/2019, FanDuel has raised a total of $416.2M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2015
Industry: Fantasy Sports, Gaming, Sports
Founders: Lesley Eccles, Nigel Eccles, Tom Griffiths
Founding year: 2007
Total equity funding raised: $416.2M
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10. Lemonade $300.0M
Round: Series D
Description: In 2019, Lemonade raised $300.0M in Series D funding from investors that included Allianz, eBrands.vc, General Catalyst, GV, Inventure Partners, OurCrowd, SoftBank, and Thrive Capital. Lemonade is a full stack insurance company powered by AI and behavioral economics, and driven by social good. Lemonade was founded by Daniel Schreiber and Shai Wininger in 2015. As of 12/24/2019, Lemonade has raised a total of $480.0M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2019
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services, Insurance, InsurTech
Founders: Daniel Schreiber, Shai Wininger
Founding year: 2015
Total equity funding raised: $480.0M
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9. Peloton $325.0M
Round: Series E
Description: In 2017, Peloton raised $325.0M in Series E funding from investors that included Balyasny Asset Management, Fidelity, GGV Capital, Kleiner Perkins, NBCUniversal, QuestMark Partners, True Ventures, and Wellington Management. Peloton uses technology and design to connect the world through fitness, empowering people to be the best version of themselves. Peloton was founded by Graham Stanton, John Foley, Tom Cortese, and Yony Feng in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Peloton has raised a total of $994.7M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2017
Industry: Content, Customer Service, Cycling, Fitness, Hardware, Online Portals, Technical Support, Video Streaming
Founders: Graham Stanton, John Foley, Tom Cortese, Yony Feng
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $994.7M
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8. Compass $370.0M
Round: Series G
Description: In 2019, Compass raised $370.0M in Series G funding from investors that included Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Dragoneer Investment Group, Glynn Capital Management, Qatar Investment Authority, and SoftBank Vision Fund. Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology. Compass was founded by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Compass has raised a total of $1.6B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2019
Industry: E-Commerce Platforms, Local, Mobile, Property Management, Real Estate
Founders: Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, Ugo Di Girolamo
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $1.6B
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7. Oscar Health $375.0M
Round: Venture
Description: In 2018, Oscar Health raised $375.0M in Venture funding from investors that included Alphabet. Oscar is a health insurance company that employs technology, design, and data to humanize health care. Oscar Health was founded by Joshua Kushner and Mario Schlosser in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Oscar Health has raised a total of $1.3B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: Health Care, Health Insurance, Information Technology, Insurance, InsurTech
Founders: Joshua Kushner, Mario Schlosser
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $1.3B
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6. Dataminr $391.6M
Round: Series E
Description: In 2018, Dataminr raised $391.6M in Series E funding from investors that included Kite Ventures, Planven Investments, and Vulcan Capital. Dataminr is an IT company that analyzes public data about events in real-time. Dataminr was founded by Jeff Kinsey, Theodore Bailey in 2009. As of 12/24/2019, Dataminr has raised a total of $577.0M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Financial Services, News, Public Safety, Security, Social Media, Software
Founders: Jeff Kinsey, Theodore Bailey
Founding year: 2009
Total equity funding raised: $577.0M
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5. Compass $400.0M
Round: Series F
Description: In 2018, Compass raised $400.0M in Series F funding from investors that included Alumni Ventures Group, AVG Women’s Fund, Bascom Ventures, Fidelity, Fission Ventures, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Qatar Investment Authority, SoftBank Vision Fund, Spike Ventures, Strawberry Creek Ventures, Total Access Fund, and Waterman Ventures. Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology. Compass was founded by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Compass has raised a total of $1.6B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: E-Commerce Platforms, Local, Mobile, Property Management, Real Estate
Founders: Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, Ugo Di Girolamo
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $1.6B
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4. Compass $450.0M
Round: Series E
Description: In 2017, Compass raised $450.0M in Series E funding from investors that included Sinai Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund. Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology. Compass was founded by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Compass has raised a total of $1.6B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2017
Industry: E-Commerce Platforms, Local, Mobile, Property Management, Real Estate
Founders: Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, Ugo Di Girolamo
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $1.6B
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3. Letgo $500.0M
Round: Series E
Description: In 2018, Letgo raised $500.0M in Series E funding from investors that included Prosus & Naspers. Letgo is a second-hand shopping app that helps users buy and sell locally. Letgo was founded by Alec Oxenford, Enrique Linares Plaza, and Jordi Castello in 2015. As of 12/24/2019, Letgo has raised a total of $975.0M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: Apps, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Shopping
Founders: Alec Oxenford, Enrique Linares Plaza, Jordi Castello
Founding year: 2015
Total equity funding raised: $975.0M
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2. Peloton $550.0M
Round: Series F
Description: In 2018, Peloton raised $550.0M in Series F funding from investors that included Balyasny Asset Management, Felix Capital, Fidelity Management and Research Company, GGV Capital, Kleiner Perkins, NBCUniversal, TCV, Tiger Global Management, True Ventures, Wellington Management, and Winslow Capital. Peloton uses technology and design to connect the world through fitness, empowering people to be the best version of themselves. Peloton was founded by Graham Stanton, John Foley, Tom Cortese, and Yony Feng in 2012. As of 12/24/2019, Peloton has raised a total of $994.7M in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2018
Industry: Content, Customer Service, Cycling, Fitness, Hardware, Online Portals, Technical Support, Video Streaming
Founders: Graham Stanton, John Foley, Tom Cortese, Yony Feng
Founding year: 2012
Total equity funding raised: $994.7M
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1. UiPath $568.0M
Round: Series D
Description: In 2019, UiPath raised $568.0M in Series D funding from investors that included Accel, CapitalG, Coatue Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Geodesic Capital, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Madrona Venture Group, Sands Capital Ventures, Sequoia Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Wellington Partners. UiPath designs and develops robotic process automation and artificial intelligence software. UiPath was founded by Daniel Dines and Marius Tirca in 2005. As of 12/24/2019, UiPath has raised a total of $1.0B in reported equity funding.
Date of funding: 2019
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Data Center Automation, Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Software
Founders: Daniel Dines, Marius Tirca
Founding year: 2005
Total equity funding raised: $1.0B
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