NYC Startup Funding Velocity

Which NYC startup sectors are seeing accelerating or slowing deal flow right now? Comparing the last 30 days against the prior 5-month average.

Updated daily · Data through September 16, 2026

↑ Accelerating — More NYC deals than usual

AlleyWatch
Mediamoderate

3 deals in last 30 days · avg 2/month prior · $108M raised

+50%

vs avg

6 deals in last 30 days · avg 4.8/month prior · $442M raised

+25%

vs avg

↓ Decelerating — Fewer NYC deals than usual

AlleyWatch
AImoderate

12 deals in last 30 days · avg 20.6/month prior · $827M raised

-42%

vs avg

9 deals in last 30 days · avg 14.6/month prior · $288M raised

-38%

vs avg

14 deals in last 30 days · avg 22/month prior · $547M raised

-36%

vs avg

Velocity signals compare deal count in the last 30 days against the monthly average of the prior 5 months. Sectors with fewer than 2 deals per month on average are excluded. Methodology →