StartFast Venture Accelerator LLC

StartFast Venture Accelerator LLC is a pre-seed venture firm based in Syracuse. It invests in young companies at the earliest stage of their growth and aims to add real support alongside the money, with a focus on software-as-a-service, e-commerce, marketplace and Internet of Things businesses.

The firm makes five new investments each year, which keeps its portfolio small and its attention focused. For founders in Central New York looking for early funding and guidance, it is a local option worth knowing about, and it is part of Syracuse’s startup scene.

What to Know

• It is a value-add pre-seed venture firm, meaning it offers support as well as capital.
• StartFast makes five new investments each year, so its portfolio stays small and focused.
• Its focus areas are SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace and IoT businesses.
• The firm is a member of CenterState CEO, the regional chamber of commerce.