Pitchbook-NVCA Q4 2025 Data for NYC: AI Dominates 65% of Deal Value, 39% of Deal Count
The Q4 2025 Pitchbook-NVCA Venture Monitor shows AI at 65.4% of U.S. VC deal value. Here's what that means for NYC's diversified ecosystem.
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NYC Insurtech: Lemonade, Oscar, and the Next Wave of AI-Native Insurance Startups
NYC's insurance industry density — MetLife, AIG, Prudential, New York Life, major reinsurers — makes it the U.S. insurtech hub. Here's the 2026 landscape.
NYC Legal Tech in 2026: Harvey, Everlaw, and the AI-for-Lawyers Wave
NYC's legal services economy drives legal tech adoption. Harvey, Everlaw, and dozens of AI-native legal startups are reshaping the world's largest legal market.
Lerer Hippeau: The NYC Seed Firm That Bet on Consumer and B2B Before Everyone Else
Lerer Hippeau is one of NYC's most active seed firms, with backing of Warby Parker, Allbirds, Casper, and hundreds more. Here's how the firm operates in 2026.
Lux Capital: The NYC Firm Underwriting Frontier Science and Deep Tech at $4B AUM
Lux Capital backs companies where science and engineering outpace convention — quantum, biotech, defense, robotics. Here's how the NYC firm plays 2026.
NYC Marketplaces: Etsy, Seamless, and the Vertical Marketplace Advantage
NYC's density makes it uniquely suited for marketplace startups. Etsy, Seamless, TheRealReal (NY roots), and newer vertical marketplaces all benefit from NYC liquidity.