Just published! Somak and the team wrote a new op-ed for syracuse.com about AI's unique potential to boost the startup economy in overlooked markets: syracuse.com/opinion/2025/0…

Come join us next Wednesday, 1/15, in Syracuse! In partnership with our friends at CenterState CEO, Somak will lead a conversation with M&T Bank CIO Michael Wisler alongside networking time with investors, founders, and business leaders. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/mt-innovatio…

We had an amazing evening with Mike Wisler, CIO of M&T Bank for a discussion with Somak Chattopadhyay of ArmorySquareVentures! An insightful discussion that included pitches from several GENIUS NY, Epic Accelerator and Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams! Thanks to all who joined us.

.Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State revealed a very exciting project we've been working on: partnering with our friends at IBM and Empire State Development to support diverse representation in New York's AI startups! Read the full announcement here: governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Last weekend, ASV VP Anthony Santaro joined 43North as they welcomed their new cohort to Buffalo the best way possible: a day on the slopes at HoliMont! It was a pleasure to spend time with this inspiring group of entrepreneurs. You'll be hearing more from them soon!

"Once-struggling cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South are poised to be among the unlikely winners" of the AI boom. If you missed this Times article over the holidays, check out the findings of this study on secondary cities' startup potential: nytimes.com/2024/12/26/tec…

📣 Qumis 📍 Chicago, IL 🛡️ Insurtech 💰 $2.2M Pre-Seed led by ArmorySquareVentures bizjournals.com/chicago/inno/s…

Our thanks to everyone who joined us last week for Somak's chat with M&T Bank CIO Michael Wisler. It was a pleasure to connect with all of you and share some lively discussion around AI and our local startup community. We hope to see you at the next one!

"Unlike traditional simulation companies, we’re pushing boundaries with faster, more accurate simulations tailored to industries where engineering bottlenecks hinder innovation." BQP founder Abhishek Chopra is our latest portfolio interview: armorysv.substack.com/p/navigating-t…

Get to know Qumis, whose $2.2 million seed round we had the privilege of leading! Co-founder Dan Schuleman sat down with us for a Q&A about his journey and how they're disrupting the insurance industry with their AI-powered platform: armorysv.substack.com/p/ten-qs-for-q…

Startups operating outside the traditional tech hubs can use AI for: 🚀 rapid prototyping 🚀 repetitive coding tasks 🚀 problem-solving Our recent op-ed explains why AI tools are poised to bridge the gap for talented founders in secondary cities: syracuse.com/opinion/2025/0…

We had a fantastic time at last week's NYC Tech Awards hosted by Primary Venture Partners at the beautiful Cipriani Downtown! It was great to see so many friends in the NYC tech community. Check out the full list of this year's startup honorees: primary.vc/firstedition/p…

Excited to judge finals today for Cornell’s inaugural AI hackathon in NYC. Judges include AI leaders in education from Cornell, Oxford, Notre Dame, Yale. So much incredible energy here…

.Yonder Ventures' Colin Gardiner is a self-proclaimed "marketplace geek." He shared his unique investing philosophy in this enlightening conversation: armorysv.substack.com/p/the-marketpl…

Finding that special founder-investor relationship is even tougher than finding your Valentine.💝 We're grateful to have made so many wonderful matches with our portfolio companies! If you're still looking for yours, Somak has some matchmaking advice: armorysv.substack.com/p/how-to-talk-…

What a pleasure to share a table with such a dynamic group of investors! We talked about how VCs are using AI to surface great opportunities, what real moats look like in an AI-native world, and how the goalposts of growth continue to shift. Our thanks to everyone who joined!

On April 9, kickstart your day with our event with Noah Glass, founder and CEO of Olo! If you're an early-stage founder who wants to hear from a leader who's been on your journey and lived to tell the tale, you won't want to miss this. Register here: lu.ma/sx42l7h9

At Wednesday's Breakfast of Champions, Olo founder & CEO Noah Glass shared his journey in restaurant tech with a great group of entrepreneurs. Our thanks to Noah for being so generous with his time and insights, and to Mario Fallone at Akerman LLP for co-hosting!

📆Fintech Week is around the corner and we're looking forward to seeing you at our Investor-Founder Mixer on April 22 from 5-7pm! This is a great opportunity for startups and investors to connect and build. Space is filling up - RSVP now to join us: lu.ma/fintech-week-f…

📌Founders, put this on your NY Tech Week calendar! Join us at this intimate breakfast session on June 3 with Michael and Kass Lazerow, authors of Shoveling Shit: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur's Messy Path to Success. RSVP here to join us: partiful.com/e/bkEuM02g0sie…