StrictlyVC Sets September 10 Return to New York After a Standout Year for the City’s Startup Scene

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OpportunitiesTheir session, “The Business of Belonging,” will examine why community has become one of the most valuable assets a company can build and where investors see the strongest opportunities at the intersection of technology, fandom and real-world relationships.

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StrictlyVC is returning to New York for the first time since 2024, bringing the city’s startup, venture capital and finance community the level of access typically associated with an invitation-only event.

New York’s startup ecosystem has gained significant momentum. According to a recent Tech:NYC report, seed funding reached $1.3 billion, up from $1.06 billion in the first half of 2025, while the average seed round increased from $5.4 million to $6.64 million.

Overall, New York startups raised $16 billion in the first half of this year, nearly matching the $19.1 billion secured throughout 2025. The capital spans almost every sector, including AI, healthcare, climate technology, fintech, robotics and consumer technology. That momentum made returning to New York an easy decision.

After attendees have had time to connect and network at Ideal Glass Studios, the program will begin with Craig Shapiro, founder and managing partner of Collaborative Fund, alongside Connie Loizos, TechCrunch editor and StrictlyVC founder.

Their session, “The Business of Belonging,” will examine why community has become one of the most valuable assets a company can build and where investors see the strongest opportunities at the intersection of technology, fandom and real-world relationships. The conversation will then turn to reinvention.

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