
Nyca Partners
Description
Nyca Partners is a prominent New York City-based venture capital and advisory firm exclusively dedicated to the financial technology (fintech) sector. Founded in 2014 by Hans Morris, former President of Visa, the firm distinguishes itself through its deep operational expertise and extensive network within the financial services industry. Nyca's team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds spanning banking, payments, capital markets, and regulatory affairs, offering portfolio companies not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to critical industry relationships.
Since its inception, Nyca Partners has steadily grown its capital base, reflecting its successful investment strategy and the burgeoning fintech landscape. The firm has raised four core funds, culminating in a total of approximately $1 billion in assets under management. Its most recent vehicle, Fund IV, successfully closed at $350 million in 2023, underscoring continued investor confidence and Nyca's commitment to supporting the next generation of financial innovation. This consistent growth in fund size allows Nyca to maintain its broad investment mandate across various stages of company development.
Nyca Partners typically focuses on early-stage and growth-stage companies that are leveraging technology to disrupt or enhance financial services. While they have the flexibility to invest across the spectrum, their initial check sizes generally range from $3 million to $10 million, though they can go as low as $1 million for seed rounds and as high as $20 million for more mature growth equity opportunities. The firm looks for strong founding teams, innovative solutions addressing significant market needs, and scalable business models. Their portfolio spans diverse fintech verticals, including payments, lending, insurance, wealth management, and regulatory technology, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the sector.
Investor Profile
Nyca Partners has backed more than 164 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 44 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 17 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $20M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (34%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series B (20%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Series C (7%)
- Series D (4%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (1%)
- Series E (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (90%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Singapore (2%)
- Kenya (1%)
- Israel (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- South Korea (1%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Insurance
- Insurtech
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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