CoachMePlus, a standout from our Y2 cohort, is making significant strides in the fitness technology sector. Their collaboration with the U.S. Army has not only enhanced soldier wellness but also propelled the company’s growth, leading to a fourfold increase in revenue in 2024. As they plan to expand their team this year, we’re proud to
In this episode of Latitude, we sit down with Alex Killian—a partner at Bold Ventures, a champion for founder wellness, and a key player at Endeavor. From working with undercapitalized founders to leveraging Buffalo’s unique ecosystem, Alex shares his insights on what it takes to build thriving startups. We explore: The power of founder wellness
We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Spiky.ai, one of our Year 10 portfolio companies, as they continue to make significant strides in the AI-driven sales coaching industry. G2 Accolades: Spiky.ai has been honored as a Momentum Leader and High Performer in G2’s Winter 2025 reports, earning 28 badges across the Conversation Intelligence
From Boston, Brooklyn, and beyond — our Y10 cohort is quickly finding their new home in Buffalo. 43North’s 10th cohort moved into Seneca One last week, ready to grow their businesses and embrace the community. See what these founders have to say (already!) about joining the Buffalo ecosystem. Original Article: Buffalo News 43North startups get
Guidesly, a standout from 43North’s 2023 cohort, has made significant strides since relocating to Buffalo. The company recently secured a $9.5 million Series A funding round, led by Aspen Capital Group, with participation from YETI Capital, HalfCourt Ventures, Derive Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures, and Marquee Ventures. This investment will fuel Guidesly’s expansion into new outdoor
Over 1.3 million views (and growing)! We’re beyond proud to see FoodNerd, one of Buffalo’s brightest startups, spotlighted by Spacestation Investments and their studio, Spacestation Animation in this epic feature. It’s not every day you see this level of support from an investor—proof that when the right team and partners come together, big things happen.
A turning point. That’s how StoreCash founder, Daricus Releford, described winning the 43North pitch competition—and we couldn’t agree more. Since joining the 43North family, StoreCash has made waves, recently closing a $3.7M seed round led by Black Operator Ventures, with support from MaC Venture Capital and Alumni Ventures. StoreCash is redefining fintech by helping users
From Boulder to Buffalo and beyond, Kickfurther is proving that big milestones and bigger dreams are possible right here in the Queen City. As a proud 43North Finals winner, they’ve grown from a team of six to over 50, facilitating over $300 million in deal flow and calling Buffalo home for the long haul. Their
We’re proud to share that Pit Viper 360 by Bounce Imaging (Y3) has earned a spot on TIME‘s list of the 200 Best Inventions of 2024! This game-changing thermal imaging camera empowers first responders to tackle dangerous situations—from search and rescue to hazardous inspections—with real-time visibility into hard-to-reach areas. With six cameras and advanced sensor
Thank you to our incredible partners, sponsors, board members, and every team member, past and present—your dedication has been invaluable. And to the unsung heroes—those who support us through your work, time, and belief in our mission—thank you. Together, we’ve built something truly special for Buffalo, and we can’t wait to see what the future
We recently had the incredible opportunity to host Landon Campbell from Drive Capital on our Latitude Podcast. As our “Fly in a VC” guest, Landon spent the day hanging out with our Year 9 cohort, sharing Drive Capital’s story, their approach to early-stage funding, and some helpful tips for founders preparing to meet investors.
Original Article by the Buffalo News The upstate New York “tech hub” between Buffalo and Syracuse will receive $40 million in federal funding in an attempt to make the region home to a reborn American microchip industry. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who authored the legislation creating the federal tech hubs and who pushed hard