zack pecenak

Zack Pecenak is an Investor at New York Ventures based in New York City, New York, where he focuses on early-stage technology startups. Since joining the firm in 2023, he has managed a portfolio of over 20 investments across the software, financial technology, and enterprise technology sectors. In the first quarter of 2025, he participated in a $5 million seed funding round for a local artificial intelligence company. He is actively involved in the regional startup ecosystem, frequently collaborating with organizations such as the NYC Tech Alliance and Columbia University to support emerging founders. Additionally, he recently shared his domain expertise on startup scaling as a featured speaker during the May 2025 NYC Tech Week. Pecenak currently focuses on providing strategic capital and mentorship to early-stage enterprise and fintech founders operating within the New York market.