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Introducing Our Y10 Cohort! 🎉

What an incredible night! Last evening at Shea’s Performing Arts Center, five groundbreaking startups joined 43North’s portfolio, securing $1M each and a spot in our year 10 accelerator program. These companies will soon be relocating to Buffalo’s iconic Seneca One tower to scale their businesses and contribute to our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. We couldn’t have done

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Buffalo has become an entrepreneur’s dream come true

Written by 43North Founding Board Chairman, Jordan Levy My Buffalo love story is a tale of perseverance. It also speaks of a deep connection to a city with a rich history, unique charm and promising potential. Today, Buffalo is home to some of the world’s most innovative startups. But that transformation wasn’t guaranteed. Once the

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Celebrating 10 Years of 43North Finals! 🎉

It’s official: 43North Finals is celebrating a decade of driving innovation and fueling entrepreneurship in Buffalo. Mark your calendars for October 10th, 2024, because this year’s milestone event promises to be unforgettable. For the 10th year in a row, Shea’s Performing Arts Center will be the stage where groundbreaking companies vie for a chance to

Portfolio News

CleanFiber landed in the top 50 of Inc. 5000 List

CleanFiber (Y3) has landed in the top 50 of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the U.S.! This recognition underscores their remarkable achievements, as they continue to fuel job creation and drive revenue growth right here in Buffalo.

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Top Seedz featured in CNBC Make It

Check out Top Seedz (Y7) featured in CNBC Make It written by Tom Huddleston, Jr. Founder Rebecca Brady’s journey from making homemade snacks to building a business projected to bring in $10M this year showcases true innovation and resilience. Top Seedz is experiencing rapid national growth and is expanding its new facility in Buffalo.

Podcast

Charging Ahead: Jane Chen’s Electrical Revolution with StepWise

 In this episode of the Latitude podcast by 43North, Justine Palkowski, Senior Marketing Manager, hosts the co-founders of Stepwise, a Y9 cohort company that recently relocated to Buffalo. Stepwise aims to revolutionize electrification, making it affordable and accessible for homeowners. Meet the Team: Jane Chen, Co-founder and CEO, brings a business background and a

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Leaning into Your Strengths for Entrepreneurial Success

Discover the keys to entrepreneurial success as Helen Min, Managing Partner at Phenomenal Ventures, shares insights on playing to your strengths in the startup world. Helen, a Buffalo native with a background in major tech companies and advertising, discusses the evolving role of AI, the power of complementary strengths in founding teams, and the crucial

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How Tech Can Save You Money with StoreCash

In our latest Latitude with 43North episode, we sat down with Daricus Releford, Co-founder and CEO of StoreCash, a dynamic app that’s reshaping how you save at your favorite stores. Daricus, part of our year nine cohort, shares the ins and outs of StoreCash, its unique features, and his journey as a black founder in

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Summer Internships

*Summer 2024 applications are now closed* Buffalo’s most sought-after internship experience is back! The 43North Summer Internship Program is now accepting applications through March 7, 2024. Immerse yourself in exclusive opportunities, from sitting in on meetings with founders to shaking hands with top-tier investors. Contribute to the growth of Buffalo by helping us bring the

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From Financial Instability to $1M Investment

In this compelling episode of the 43North podcast, we unravel the remarkable journey of Kredit Academy, a 43North Y9 portfolio company that recently relocated to Buffalo, New York. Founder Evan Leaphart, drawing from his own struggles with credit card debt at the age of 18, shares how this pivotal moment ignited the creation of Kredit