Hudson River Ventures
Hudson River Ventures is a small business investment fund focused on the Hudson Valley region
Hudson River Ventures is a small business investment fund focused on the Hudson Valley. Founded by Sean Eldridge in 2011, Hudson River Ventures works to empower entrepreneurs and build thriving businesses throughout the Hudson Valley. Hudson River Ventures is making strategic investments ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 in our target industry sectors. To learn more, visit www.hudsonriverventures.com or contact us at [email protected].
29/04/2017
Congratulations to our partners at Chatham Brewing on winning Best Brewery in the Hudson Valley at TAP NY!
Honestly, didn't see this coming! Way to go Matt, Mike and the rest of the team.
05/02/2016
Great write-up on our partner Bread Alone Bakery and Cafe's new Lake Katrine cafe!
Bread Alone’s new cafe in Lake Katrine | Hudson Valley Almanac Weekly The Bread Alone café in Lake Katrine offers a full line of the company’s well-known breads, such as certified-organic French sourdough, nine mixed-grain and raisin-and-walnut levain, plus pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads, and has indoor and outdoor seating. (Will Dendis | Almanac Weekly)
07/11/2015
Construction underway on our latest project: The Inn and Spa at Beacon. Opening in 2016!
24/09/2015
Great profile of our partners at the Hudson Valley Seed Library!
Organic farm produces seeds largely by hand ACCORD >> Drying corn stalks wilt in late summer sun as Ken Greene tours his crops. Calendula flowers are past bloom and brown. Melon leaves lay crinkled by the dirt. Plants have, literally, gone to seed.
13/03/2015
Bourbon fan? Check out the latest batch of aged bourbon from our partners at Black Dirt Distillery:
Batch 6. Black Dirt Bourbon. Age 3+ years. Bottled 3/12/15. Available now.
26/02/2015
Our partner FarmersWeb -- an online marketplace connecting buyers with local farms and producers -- is now open to farms anywhere! Check it out: www.farmersweb.com
FarmersWeb FarmersWeb is an online marketplace connecting buyers with local farms and producers. Together we're building a better food system, one order at a time.
06/01/2015
Congratulations to our partners at FarmersWeb on being highlighted by the NYTimes as a start-up that's fueling the local farm-to-table movement:
Start-Ups Rise to Close a Gap for Farmers Small businesses are stepping in to help farmers connect with their local markets with marketing, transportation, logistics and other services.
14/12/2014
Looking for a holiday gift for a chocolate lover? Check out these delicious seasonal specials from our partner Lagusta's Luscious:
Seasonal Specials : Lagusta's Luscious — fine handmade confections Lagusta's Luscious : Seasonal Specials - Bluestocking Bonbons Gift Certificates Chocolate Truffles Chocolate of the Month Bulk Orders Barks Indulgent Gifts Chocolate of the Month Archive Future CotM Caramel & Toffee Shipping Addons Bars Seasonal Specials barter Creamy & Fruity Sweet Maresa's Macaron…
09/11/2014
Packed house on Friday at SUNY New Paltz to hear Scott Summit (founder, Bespoke Innovations / TED Speaker) discuss 3D Printing innovations in prosthetics technology and manufacturing. We're proud to partner with SUNY New Paltz as they continue to lead the charge on 3D printing and grow the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center.
01/10/2014
Congratulations to our partners Bread Alone Bakery and Cafe and Poppy's Burgers and Fries on being selected as Readers' Picks for Best Bread and Best Burgers in the Hudson Valley!
22/06/2014
Congrats to our partner Chatham Brewing on being named the Best Local Beer!
15/05/2014
Excited to announce our investment in the Copake Agricultural Center, which is supporting local farmers by providing long-term land access and ongoing business and mentoring support.
Eldridge fund invests in Copake farming center A small business investment fund founded and run by Democratic Congressional candidate Sean Eldridge has invested $100,000 in the Copake Agricultural Center. The money helped the center purchase two houses for its farmers, said Bob Bernstein, the managing director of Northeast Farm Access, the organ…
07/05/2014
If you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift for a mother who loves to garden, check out this Gift Collection from our partners at the Hudson Valley Seed Library:
Mother's Day Gift Collection Treat the mother in your life to this deluxe gift collection of seeds and garden accessories. In addition to including seeds and garden accessories for a small patch of beautiful and flavorful plants, we've also sourced herb-infused caramels from Lagus
02/05/2014
Zagat's 10 Reasons to Visit the Hudson Valley -- congratulations to our partner Hudson Chocolates on being one of them!
10 Reasons to Drive to the Hudson Valley It’s easy to see why the Hudson Valley is sometimes referred to as “New York’s Napa.” The region, which stretches 150 miles along the Hudson River, is abundant with farmland, wineries and great chefs. There’s even a branch of the Culinary Institute of…