VC firm

Excell Partners

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 25 out of 100

Advanced manufacturing
AI models & AI infrastructure
Biotech & therapeutics
Clean energy & storage
Cloud & networking
Cybersecurity
Data & analytics
Developer tools
HR & future of work
Legal, compliance & govtech
Medical devices & diagnostics
Other
Productivity & collaboration
Sales & marketing tech
Vertical software
Seed
AI native
Social impact
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Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: Rochester, NY, United States
Founded: 2005
Assets under management: $40.5MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-01-05Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds: 6
Check size: Excell invests up to $1.5 million in early-stage rounds, providing the runway needed for technical breakthroughs and commercial scale.Source (opens in a new tab)
Legal name: EXCELL TECHNOLOGY VENTURES, INC.

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About

Delivering venture capital returns while providing hands-on support to high-growth companies.

Investment approach

Thesis: Excell combines disciplined venture investing with hands-on founder support, drawing on over a decade of institutional memory. We believe that backing the technical elite requires a deep understanding of infrastructure and a mindset rooted in professional integrity.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility: We are committed to fostering an inclusive ecosystem. Excell proactively seeks to support diverse founding teams and underserved communities across New York State.
Investing status notes: PITCH TO EXCELL

Funds

EXCELL PARTNERS INNOVATION TC FUND, L.P.: Main fund
EXCELL INNOVATE NY FUND, L.P.: Main fund
EXCELL NEW YORK PRE-SEED FUND I, LP: Main fund
UPSTATE BIOTECH VENTURES, L.P.: Main fund
FINGER LAKES VENTURE FUND, L.P.: Main fund
EXCELL MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED EMERGING BUSINESS FUND, L.P.: Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser: EXCELL TECHNOLOGY VENTURES, INC.
CRD number: 317790 (opens in a new tab)
SEC file number: 802-123041
Registration: Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM: $40.5Mas of 2026-01-05
Private funds reported: 6
Principal office: ROCHESTER, NY, United States

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