High Peaks Venture Partners

Overview

High Peaks Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in New York City and Albany, New York, that invests in early-stage, high-growth, entrepreneurial technology companies across New York State. The High Peaks team comprises individuals with experience in starting and growing technology businesses as entrepreneurs, operators, advisors, and venture capital investors. The firm takes an active approach, working closely with company management to create value in its portfolio companies. High Peaks targets technology companies located across New York State with the following attributes: early customer traction and products at least in the beta stage of development; differentiated products or services that address pressing needs in the market; strong core management teams with experience, flexibility, and domain expertise; sound business models with the potential for early profitability and multiple exit options. The typical size of High Peaks’ investments is $500,000 to $2,000,000. High Peaks often leads deals but will also participate in deals led by other firms. High Peaks is part of the Village Ventures national network of regionally focused early-stage venture capital funds. The network consists of more than a dozen funds, involving more than 40 seasoned investment professionals. High Peaks benefits from the business relationships and the experiences of this larger organization.

Investment Focus

• Early customer traction
• Products at beta stage
• Differentiated products or services
• Strong management teams
• Sound business models with potential for early profitability

Portfolio Companies