Breakfast and networking
Investors, members, sponsors, and presenting companies meet over breakfast before the program begins. Sponsors set up exhibit tables in the networking area.
Long Island Capital Alliance
Growth capital for Long Island companies.
Since 1984, the Alliance has brought founders, investors, and advisors together at capital forums across the Island. Companies in our network have raised more than $150 million.
Upcoming event · You’re invited
Technology Capital Forum
Innovation. Investment. Connection.
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
RXR Corporate Center, 68 S. Service Road, Melville, NY
- Investor panelInvestor insights and Q&A with the presenters.
- Four company presentationsInnovative technology businesses and their vision for growth.
- Breakfast and connectionsMeet Long Island’s entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders.
Investor panel: Brett Finklestein, Jeff Finkle, Mark Basile, Mark McGovern
Presenting: Demand Chain AI, You On Site, Motion Gestures, Lyzr
Forty years of deal flow
Since 1984, LICA has put 230+ companies in front of investors.
Together, companies in our network have raised more than $150 million. Below is every forum and program in our online archive, 60 since 2012 plus 3 on the calendar, by industry and year. Select a square to open it.
Forum ledgerPoint at a squareto see which forums LICA held that year.
Forums from 1984 to 2011, including the annual LI/NY Metro Capital Forums, predate the online archive.
Get involved
There’s a place for you at the table.
Most of our members come to LICA for one of three reasons. Many stay for all of them.
For founders
Present your company
Pitch to angels, funds, executives, and service providers who focus on your industry.
- A focused pitch plus live Q&A
- Coaching from board members and sponsors
- A complimentary consultation with attorneys, advisors, and CPAs
For investors
Find your next investment
Meet Long Island companies with real growth potential, in person and close to home.
- Presenters arrive coached and prepared
- Several vetted companies in one morning
- Industry-specific forums all year
For firms
Sponsor the Alliance
Put your firm in front of the region’s founders and funders, all year long.
- Exhibit at every capital forum
- Recommend panelists and presenters
- Memberships for your team
Capital forums
Upcoming and recent forums.
Each forum focuses on one industry, from cannabis and healthcare to food, technology, and AI.
Next capital forum: Technology Capital Forum
Friday, December 11, 2026 · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM · RXR Corporate Center, Melville. Registration is open.
Coming up
Strategic Use of AI vs. Hype
Early November 2026 · CBIZ office and online (hybrid) · Education Series
UpcomingYear-End Tax Strategies for Businesses
Early December 2026 · CBIZ office and online (hybrid) · Education Series
UpcomingTechnology Capital Forum
December 11, 2026 · RXR Corporate Center, Melville · Technology
Upcoming
Recent
Cannabis Capital Forum and Bagel Bash
September 25, 2026 · RXR Corporate Center, Melville · Cannabis
PhotosThe First Wave - A Seed Stage Showcase
June 2, 2026 · RXR Corporate Center, Melville · Seed Stage
Turning Tariff Uncertainty into Strategic Advantage
April 29, 2026 · Webinar · Webinar
The Blockchain Summit and Social
November 6, 2025 · Adelphi University · Technology
What to expect
A morning at a LICA capital forum.
Every forum focuses on a single industry, so the people in the room speak your language. Most run as a breakfast program at the RXR Corporate Center in Melville and wrap up before lunch.
The investor and industry panel
A panel of investors and industry leaders discusses the investment climate for the sector, and for the companies presenting that day.
Company pitches and live Q&A
Selected companies take the stage for a focused pitch, then field questions from the panel. Recent forums use a 6-minute pitch followed by live Q&A.
The Top Innovator Award
The morning closes by recognizing the standout presenting company, followed by introductions and follow-up conversations across the room.
Success stories
They presented here. Then they raised.
From a Valley Stream protein bar to a medical device IPO, LICA presenters have gone on to raise more than $150 million.
$12 million
IPVideo Corporation
Received $12 million in equity financing after presenting at the 2012 Cyber Security Capital Forum. An investor contacted the company directly from a LICA communication.
Cyber Security Capital Forum, 2012
IPO in 2016
PAVmed
Several attendees invested a few hundred thousand dollars in an early pre-IPO round started shortly after PAVmed’s presentation. The company went public at a much higher valuation.
Presented in 2015
$100,000
MeVee
The live streaming company raised $100,000 from an angel investor after an introduction from a LICA board member.
Consumer Products Capital Forum, 2016
Coaching and preparation by LICA helped the team create a “knock it out of the park” presentation.David Antar, President, IPVideo Corporation
Top Innovator Award
Recognizing the company the room can’t stop talking about.
At every capital forum, one presenting company is named Top Innovator. Recent winners include Empire Farms (Cannabis, 2023) and Compozure (Food Industry, 2024).
- Intuitive idea
- Big addressable market
- Competitive differentiation
- Go-to-market plan
- Strong team
- Compelling presentation
With thanks to our sponsors
The firms that make our forums possible
News & press
All newsFrom the Alliance.
Long Island Capital Alliance Appoints Kyle Lawrence to Board of Directors
Long Island Capital Alliance Conducts AI Technology Capital Forum
Long Island Capital Alliance Conducts Food Industry Capital Forum to Benefit Island Harvest
Long Island Capital Alliance Appoints Pawneet Abramowski to Board of Directors
Hear about the next forum first.
Calls for presenters, sponsorship openings, and forum dates, delivered a few times a year.