Best Venture Capital Firms in Rochester (2026)

Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Rochester. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.

Updated Jun 2026

5 VCs found

Accelerator

Scale for Climatetech MEIR Fund

Manufacturing & Expertise-in-Residence (MEIR) Program

Open

New York

Rochester

Stage

Growth, Pre-Seed +4

Focus

Renewables, Energy Generation +17

Offer

$25K - $250K

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Venture Capital Firm

Excell Partners, Inc.

EXCELL – Invests In New York

OpenCan lead

Rochester

USA

Stage

Seed, Pre-Seed

Focus

Manufacturing, Therapeutics +4

Offer

Up to $1.5 million

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Investment Fund

Impellent Ventures

Startups are for the bold and adventurous.You need the right partner. LET’S BUILD

OpenCan lead

Rochester

USA

Stage

Seed, Pre-Seed

Focus

Health, AI +13

Check size

$100 – $5,000,000

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Corporate VC

Mayo Clinic Ventures

Mayo Clinic is for the benefit of patients worldwide while generating revenue to support clinical practic.

OpenCan lead

Rochester

USA

Stage

Seed, Early Stage VC +3

Focus

Therapy, Bioimaging +10

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Venture Capital Firm

WomensNet

We are a non-profit organization that provides grants to female entrepreneurs.

Open

Rochester

USA

Stage

Pre-Seed

Focus

Second Generation, Female Founded +39

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FAQs about Rochester

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Rochester for 2026?

See the list below filtered to Rochester. We surface top VCs, accelerators, and incubators with current offers and open cohorts for 2026.

Which programs in Rochester have upcoming deadlines?

Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.

Do programs in Rochester accept remote startups?

Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.

What funding or equity terms should I expect in Rochester?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.

FAQs about Rochester

What are the best VCs and accelerators in Rochester for 2026?

See the list below filtered to Rochester. We surface top VCs, accelerators, and incubators with current offers and open cohorts for 2026.

Which programs in Rochester have upcoming deadlines?

Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.

Do programs in Rochester accept remote startups?

Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.

What funding or equity terms should I expect in Rochester?

Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.