Excell is a New York State-supported seed fund. Although it is a not-for-profit organization, Excell maintains a for-profit discipline by structuring each investment with convertible debt and equity returns so that, over time, the fund becomes self-sustaining or evergreen.
2006
Not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University of Rochester.
Rochester, Ny, United States
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Mission
To generate top-quartile returns while simultaneously supporting regional economic development.
Values
Capital, Connections, Commitment
Participant Demographics
Focus on minority- and women-owned ventures, supporting entrepreneurs in Upstate New York.
Track Record
Notable Achievements
Investments in high-growth startups in various sectors and successful exits (e.g., GiveGab, Kinvolved, TetraGenetics).
Project Track Record
Portfolio includes companies like Casana, Construction Robotics, GRYT Health, and more across biotech, IT, healthcare, and industrial sectors.
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