We are focused on the Hudson Valley which we define as the area north of NYC and through the Capital District.  We will consider opportunities in adjacent areas including NYC, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and Western portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut.

We focus on pre-seed and seed stage investments.  We are often the first professional capital after founders exhaust friends and family resources and outgrow individual angel investors.  We will invest pre-revenue but we won't invest pre-product.  Good prospective investments will have early market feedback and early indication/validation of market fit.

We invest in high growth sectors and focus on software, mobile, technology enabled, and scalable product businesses.  We prefer revenue models that are recurring or transaction based with customer acquisition strategy that is repeatable and scalable.

We like to begin with compelling founder teams that have diverse experience, transformative vision, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to execute.  Timing is everything, so we'll often build a relationship over time helping coach and support an exciting prospect until they have reached a stage of development appropriate for our investment.

HVSF Funds I & II are member managed fund and as such may take more time than an individual investor to complete an investment.  If leading the investment, it may take 12-16 weeks or more from member pitch to initial closing.  If HVSF is following an existing lead, investments may be completed in as little as 4 weeks.

HVSF typically invests $50k - $200K with a track record of bringing substantial additional capital to the table from our network of investors.  HVSF often invests early with smaller check and then may go on to lead a larger round as the company progresses and HVSF gains experience with the team.