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After an extraordinary month of investments in May, New York Angels Members kept up the momentum in June. Read this month's newsletter including news on major investments and portfolio company awards to groundbreaking founders and industry-leading conversations.
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RECENT INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
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New York Angels Members made $2.3 million in follow-on investments last month. |
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MAY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
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AiM Medical Robotics is advancing the future of surgery through robotic technologies designed to improve precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. By combining cutting-edge robotics with medical expertise, the company is helping redefine how complex procedures can be performed in the operating room. New York Angels Members made their third investment in the company. Tom Hirschfeld and Patrick Lambert led the deal on behalf of NYA Members.
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New York Angels Members invested again in Kind Designs one year after they first invested. Over the past year, Kind Designs has been recognized as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 by Time Magazine, won the 2026 Luis Villalobos Award for Technology, and grown tremendously. After closing 2025 with $1 million in realized revenue, Kind Designs has already secured $7 million in booked revenue for 2026, along with a $2 million NAVSEA Phase grant to deploy Living Seawalls at a U.S. Navy base. Betsy Cohen, James Dooley, and Kit McQuiston led this follow-on round.
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Anna Stepura, Co-Founder and CEO of Adlyse, first connected with a New York Angels member through a LinkedIn invitation to speak at New York Tech Week. That cold call later turned into investment from several NYA Members. Anna made her first successful exit in 2024. After that, she helped other companies, including YC startups, figure out what they needed to change in their products and growth strategies in order to create better exits and acquisitions. Read this interview to hear from Anna on:
- The difference between New York and Silicon Valley,
- How competitive gymnastics builds resilience, flexibility, and the ability to stay calm during difficult situations, and
- Why AI is the next stage of human progress.
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EXIT
ATRAVERSE
Johnson & Johnson completed the acquisition of NYA Portfolio Company Atraverse on May 15, 2026. J&J acquired Atraverse and its FDA-cleared HOTWIRE Transseptal Access System to add to its cardiovascular and electrophysiology portfolios.
Read Acquisition Closure Announcement
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PORTFOLIO NEWS
AIM MEDICAL ROBOTICS
AiM Medical Robotics announced a major collaboration with Siemens Healthineers. AiM's compact, MRI-compatible robotic stereotactic neurosurgery system will operate with Siemens Healthineers’ market-leading MAGNETOM MRI scanners.
Read About Collaboration
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PORTFOLIO NEWS
BUOY
Buoy Hydration was recognized by Bon Appetite as the Best Electrolyte Drops. While many hydration drops have strong flavors or added sugars, Buoy Hydration Drops offer an electrolyte boost without any added flavor or sweetness.
Check Out Bon Appetite Awards
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PORTFOLIO NEWS
GAMEWAY
Gameway is launching Portal Lounge, a new tech-forward independent lounge concept, in the MSP airport. The full-hospitality lounge combines gaming, chef-driven food and drinks, immersive design, and interactive technology in an attempt to reimagine what travelers actually want from airport downtime.
Read Feature in the WSJ
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PORTFOLIO NEWS
MATERIAL KITCHEN
The New York Times Wirecutter selected Material's The Table Knives as the Best Steak Knife Set. The review recommended Material because they are modern, attractive, and incredibly sharp, these knives are easy to use and offer exceptional value. The Material set comes with a knife block for storage, which helps protect the blades.
See Full Review in Wirecutter
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PORTFOLIO NEWS
OSTEOBOOST
In a Vogue article focused on bone health in aging women, Osteoboost was identified for it's breakthrough technology to help prevent osteoporosis. Osteoboost is fitted like a belt and delivers vibration to the hips and lower spine. The device is designed to imitate that mechanical stress through subtle vibration, enabling specialized cells to break down old bone while other cells build new mineral in its place.
Read Vogue Article
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Since joining New York Angels nine years ago, Seth Masters has been one of our most active and influential members, including serving as Vice Chairman on the NYA Board today. Along the way, Seth has built a remarkable collection of stories and insights spanning exits, portfolio company pivots, NYA Forums and Screenings, and countless member events. In this exclusive interview, Seth shares some of the lessons, perspectives, and investment advice that he has gained throughout his journey with New York Angels.
- How to work together successfully when investors and founders are often sitting in very different situations emotionally and financially;
- How to diversify investments when 2/3rds of startups fail; and
- Why startups need a motivated buyer since acquisitions are often much more about emotional FOMO than pure logic.
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NYA MEMBER EVENT
NIBBLES AND NEGOTIATIONS
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The NYA Member Engagement Team hosted Nibbles and Negotiations to practice maximizing negotiations. NYA Members used a simulation that put NYA Members in the roles of a VC or Founder to negotiate the price and terms of a Series A financing. The simulation was based on a very well-known case from the Harvard Program on Negotiation.
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VARIETY
HOW STARS LEVERAGE THEMSELVES AS INVESTORS
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At the Milken Institute Global Conference, celebrities including Serena Williams, Eva Longoria and Kevin Yorn shared their lessons learned as angel investors. This discussed how great founders build more than products, they build influence, relationships, and momentum. The discussion emphasized the value of founders who can attract talent, create strategic partnerships, and leverage their networks to drive long-term growth.
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UPCOMING MEMBER MEETINGS
Investment Forum (Hybrid):
• June 22 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Screening (Hybrid):
• July 6th (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
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FOUNDER DEADLINES
July Screening Application:
• June 14th
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