Excell Partners

Excell Partners operates as a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation by investing in high-tech, high-growth companies primarily located within New York State, with a particular emphasis on the Upstate region. The firm provides early-stage capital up to $1.5 million, alongside hands-on support and strategic connections, aiming to commercialize university intellectual property and drive technical breakthroughs across sectors including biotech, AI, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing.

The firm was established in 2005, a collaboration initiated in the early 2000s between the University of Rochester and Empire State Development. This partnership was founded on the insight that a significant gap existed between groundbreaking academic research and its potential for commercial viability. Excell Partners was formed to bridge this divide, translating academic innovation into viable businesses.

Excell Partners serves a diverse array of high-growth startups and actively seeks to support diverse founding teams and underserved communities throughout New York State. Its long-term vision is to continuously identify, nurture, and scale promising technology-driven companies, building a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem within the region. The firm commits to long-term partnerships, guiding portfolio companies through growth and commercialization.