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Seeding Success.

GSVP is a next-gen venture capital firm built to attract and retain companies and talent within the state of New Jersey. We drive economic impact by connecting and investing in the state's innovation ecosystem.

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New Jersey is a national hub for innovation and economic growth.

With over 60 colleges and universities, 8 leading research institutions, 7,000 researchers, and a rich pipeline of breakthrough discoveries, New Jersey is a national hub for innovation and economic growth.

Over the past decade, the state's universities, government agencies, and corporations have increasingly partnered with incubators, accelerators, and venture funds — both local and global — to turn research into impact.

Garden State Venture Partners was founded to unify and amplify these efforts. By managing both the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund and Garden State Venture Partners, we are uniquely positioned to deepen existing partnerships and forge new ones across the state — catalyzing innovation and driving sustained economic success.

Mission

To attract and retain companies and talent to the State of New Jersey by investing in transformative technologies.

Vision

Position New Jersey as a global hub for innovation.

Impact Ledger

Deployed Capital$8.5M
Active Portfolio21
Follow-on Raised$100M+
New Jobs Created200+
Internships Placed16

Institutional excellence
in the Garden State

Garden State Venture Partners is uniquely positioned to create, attract and capitalize world-class startups and cultivate economic growth for New Jersey and all of its stakeholders.

Whether you're a founder, an LP, or a partner — we'd love to hear from you.

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