43North portfolio company, ShearShare (Y7), was recently featured on the Today Show! Ty and Courtney Caldwell, the husband and wife duo behind ShearShare, noticed a significant problem in the hair industry, especially during the pandemic – empty chairs. They decided to use their sheer creativity to develop a solution that has earned them the
Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite streaming app! Dominic Costanzo relocated from Richmond, VA, to Buffalo, NY, to contribute to the growth of Buffalo’s Startup Ecosystem. In this episode, Dom sits down with Cindy Sideris to discuss the qualities of successful emerging tech ecosystems in mid-sized cities. THE INTERVIEW Dom Costanzo joined the 43North
Meet the Women of 43North March is Women’s History Month, and each day, we cheers to the incredible women who are making history. But, DYK that only 1.9% of all venture capital dollars go to female founders? Yikes. From day one, 43N has committed to changing that statistic, and today, 26% of our portfolio companies
Kickfurther (Y5) is gearing up for growth in 2023! The Buffalo-based startup offers an innovative platform that allows companies to secure financing by pre-selling their inventory to backers, reducing the risk and cost of traditional financing methods. Co-founder and CEO Sean De Clercq, plan to hire a Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Finance Officer to
Each February, Black History Month is celebrated to honor the culture and tell the stories of the Black community. But we’re not just talking about things that happened in the past. There is still a lot of work that we all have to do to become authentically inclusive, empathetic, and diverse in the workplace. Black
What a month it’s been! Shortly after the new year, we welcomed five new companies to Buffalo to round out our year eight (Y8) cohort. Coming from around the world, the founders moved their HQs to Buffalo’s Seneca One Tower and quickly got settled into their new offices. We gave them a tour of their
Written by Cindy Sideris, Senior Platform Manager, 43North Last month, 43North welcomed 30 venture capitalists from around the U.S. to judge 43North Finals in Buffalo. As a new twist on this year’s 43North Finals Week, we added a Founder Summit – thanks to our partners at National Grid – where five of the visiting investors
This fall, 43North Finals returns to Shea’s, and the stakes have never been higher! Five companies will be chosen to receive a $1 million investment and secure a spot in 43North’s coveted accelerator program. After hundreds of applications, we’ve narrowed it down the finalists who will travel to Buffalo to pitch in person. Most of
Here at 43North, we are proud to play an integral role in a collaborative effort of like-minded individuals and organizations who are passionate about our region and dedicated to building Buffalo’s future. Does this sound like you? If you are a passionate Buffalonian enthusiastic about the region’s economic prosperity, look no further. We invite you
VISITING 43 NORTH FOR THE FIRST TIME? 43North is located on the 24th floor of Seneca One. Below is the building address and helpful tips for parking and finding your way inside. Address:1 Seneca Street, FL 24Buffalo, NY 14203 Parking Directions The Seneca One parking garage is located at 50 Exchange Street. On
2022 Investment Trends Written by Cindy Sideris, Senior Platform Manager at 43North You’ve probably heard the terms crypto, web3, NFT, or femtech, but what do they actually mean? Should you care? Are you missing out on investment opportunities? We’re here to clear things up and let you know what’s trending in the venture capital space.
On June 29, 43North’s VP of Portfolio and Selection, Kevin Siskar was joined by founders Dan Magnuszewski, ACV Auctions (43N Y2), Irfan Khan, Circuit Clinical (43N Y6), and Dr. Tye & Courtney Caldwell, ShearShare (43N Y7) for a discussion and Q&A around topics including: Benefits of 43North’s program Living and working in Buffalo Tips on