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Welcome to Buffalo, Y11 Cohort!

After winning $1 million investments in October, our Y11 Cohort is moving into Seneca One! They’re ready to scale their startups, dive into everything Buffalo has to offer, and help drive our city and startup ecosystem forward.


IT'S HAPPENING HERE

43North runs an accelerator program and invests $5M annually to recruit high-growth companies to Buffalo, NY.

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Who We Are

Since 2014, 43North has invested $5 million annually into growing Buffalo's startup ecosystem.

With a unicorn and publicly-traded company among our ranks, and several others on the rise, we’re co-investors with VCs like Bessemer, Iconiq Capital, and Rise of the Rest to name a few. 43North’s mission thrives with the support of our dedicated sponsors, including New York State, Empire State Development, M&T Bank and others.

 

 

 

43North Finals

The stage is set at 43North Finals

Each year, 43North Finals is the grand finale of our rigorous selection processes, where five companies secure $1M each and a spot in our next cohort. In this public event, over 3,000 Buffalo community members witness entrepreneurs battle on stage to become one of Buffalo’s next hot startups.

INVESTING IN BUFFALO'S FUTURE

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FOR FOUNDERS

Scale your business with 43North's funding and immersive accelerator program.

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FOR INVESTORS

Join us in boosting startups through referrals, mentoring, demo days and more.

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FOR JOBSEEKERS

Looking for a job at a 43North portfolio company? Check out our job board. 

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OUR PORTFOLIO

A diverse, industry-agnostic portfolio.

ACV Auctions

Y2 (2016) 43North Finalist

ACV Auctions is the nation's leading wholesale automotive auction marketplace for buyers and sellers.

Squire

Enterprise, Y4 (2018) 43North Finalist

The leading barber business management system made for barbers, shop owners, and their communities.

Top Seedz

Consumer Products, Y7 (2022) 43North Finalist

Award-winning seed crackers and seeds made from simple ingredients. USDA Organic, gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free.

Guidesly

Enterprise, Y9 (2024) 43North Finalist

Guidesly is a SaaS platform for outdoor guides to manage their business and connect to people looking to book trips and activities.

Kangarootime

Edtech, Y4 (2018) 43North Finalist

All-in-one childcare management software.

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News & Podcasts

The Latest News

News

43North Winners Tukki.ai and radEmploy Are Building in Buffalo

Two founders from 43North’s Y11 cohort, Ramiro Roballos (Tukki.ai) and Joel Horsford (radEmploy), recently joined WIVB Channel 4 to talk about building their companies in Buffalo. During the interview, Joel and Ramiro shared how their companies are scaling from Seneca One and putting their $1 million investments to work. From addressing hospital staffing shortages with

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Blog

radEmploy Already Hiring in Buffalo as Conversational AI Platform Scales

Radiology departments across the country are facing a staffing crisis — and Y11 company radEmploy is building a faster way to fix it. Founded in 2024 by radiology operator Joel Horsford, radEmploy connects imaging professionals with hospital systems through a conversational AI platform that qualifies candidates and accelerates hiring. With 85% of hospitals in radiology

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Why More Startups Are Choosing 43North to Scale

The venture market has tightened. Investors are more selective, timelines are longer, and founders are operating with greater discipline. But strong companies aren’t slowing down — they’re getting smarter about where they raise and who they partner with. That’s where 43North stands out. As capital becomes more competitive, founders are looking for more than a

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