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SBNY
SBNY invests in disruptive early stage technology-driven companies. As the first or second institutional money into a business, they help management turn early...
SBNY
SBNY invests in disruptive early stage technology-driven companies. As the first or second institutional money into a business, they help management turn early traction into sustainable competitive advantage. The team includes former product managers, sales specialists, finance experts and CEOs. They partner with teams building category-defining businesses.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
130 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001, United States
Additional offices
1 Seneca Tower, Suite 2400, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States
Principals
Jordan Levy
Managing Partner
Ron Schreiber
Special Partner
Josh Guttman
Special Partner
Adam Petrie
Chief Financial Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at SBNY?
Jordan Levy serves as Managing Partner and leads the investment team. He is supported by Special Partners Ron Schreiber and Josh Guttman, whose operator backgrounds inform the firm's approach to early-stage technology investing.
Does SBNY participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Publicly available information describes SBNY only as a direct investor in early-stage companies, positioning itself as "first or second institutional money" into a business. There is no disclosed activity in fund-of-funds commitments.
What investment stages does SBNY typically target?
SBNY targets early-stage technology companies, specifically entering as the first or second institutional investor. The firm focuses on the period when management is converting initial traction into a sustainable competitive advantage.
What is SBNY's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
SBNY's public materials do not describe a formal co-investment program alongside other venture firms or general partners. Its stated model emphasizes being the first or second institutional check, which can create space for syndication, but no formal co-investment posture is disclosed.
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