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“43North is so much more than just an investment. Everything you need to be the best founder for this stage of your business is waiting for you here at 43North.”

— Courtney Caldwell, Founder & COO, ShearShare (Y7)

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FoodNerd (Y10) Opens FDA-Registered Facility in Clarence, NY

Big news for Year 10 portfolio company FoodNerd: the Buffalo-based, woman-owned startup has officially opened its new 30,000 sq. ft., FDA-registered manufacturing facility in Clarence, NY. The state-of-the-art space will allow the company to scale production of its plant-based toddler snacks and create new jobs in Western New York. The ribbon-cutting event brought out strong

Top Seedz (Y7) Named Best Seed Cracker by Good Housekeeping

Top Seedz (Y7) has been named Best Seed Cracker in the 2025 Good Housekeeping Best Snack Awards. This national recognition highlights the company’s commitment to clean, simple ingredients and crave-worthy flavor. Made from pantry staples like sunflower and pumpkin seeds, Top Seedz crackers have become a favorite among health-conscious snackers. Built in Buffalo and backed

43North President, Colleen E. Heidinger, Named Kauffman Fellow, Class of 2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that 43North President Colleen E. Heidinger has been selected for the Kauffman Fellows Class of 2025 (KF30) — becoming one of Western New York’s first-ever Kauffman Fellows. The Kauffman Fellows program is a highly respected global network of top-tier venture capital investors, designed to accelerate innovation by developing the next

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Frequently Asked Questions

The following businesses are not eligible for the Competition:

  1. Retail businesses with brick-and-mortar storefronts
  2. Residential real property businesses
  3. Investment vehicles that invest in the securities of other entities
  4. Sports venues
  5. Gaming and gambling businesses
  6. Places of overnight accommodation
  7. Past 43North cash-prize winners
  8. Entertainment-related establishments
  9. Single-purpose entertainment or event productions (e.g., movies, albums, concerts)

For this purpose, “retail business” means a business that is primarily engaged in making retail sales of goods or services to customers who personally visit such facilities to obtain goods or services. In addition, generally excluded are the following: buy-outs, roll-ups, real estate syndications, tax shelters and franchise-based outlets.

May 1st – Online application will open.

June 7th – Online application will close.

July/August – Virtual Video Pitches.

September – Finalists will be announced mid-September. 

October 7-11th – 43North Finals Week. Selected applicants will be invited to Buffalo, NY, for a weeklong program of mentorship and in-person pitches, culminating in 43 North Finals. There, we select the five companies that will receive investment and join 43North’s next cohort.

January 2025 – Selected companies will join 43North’s next cohort in person at the Seneca One tower in Buffalo, NY, for a year-long program.

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