Following six months of lockdowns, stay at home orders and various reopening phases, 43North portfolio company, Squire, is playing a critical role in helping barbershops adjust to their “new normal” as they return to business. Co-founder and CEO, Songe LaRon, recently sat down with CBS News to talk about new products and services designed to help shops reopen safely, the barber client relationship, and more.
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When David Lord moved Guidesly to Buffalo after winning 43North’s startup competition, he gained more than just funding. He gained Buffalo and 43North as a strategic partner. Since relocating in early 2024, Guidesly has raised $9.5 million, launched a patented AI tool, and doubled its Buffalo-based team. But according to Lord, it’s the support from
Bounce Imaging (Y3) is scaling rapidly following a major deployment with a NATO ally and expanded work with U.S. Special Operations Command. The company’s 360° throwable camera—designed for use in high-risk environments—has become a critical tool for tactical teams, helping them assess threats before entering a room. For founder Francisco Aguilar and the Bounce Imaging
Circuit Clinical is teaming up with WNY Medical to bring clinical trials directly into community-based healthcare settings, making research more accessible for Buffalo patients, especially those historically underrepresented. This partnership marks a major step forward for Buffalo-based, nationally recognized clinical trial leader Circuit Clinical in its mission to make clinical research more accessible, inclusive, and