Sam Eder, CEO and co-founder of 43North portfolio company, Big Wheelbarrow (Y7), was recently featured in Authority Magazine in an interview discussing the company’s efforts to create a more resilient food supply chain. In the interview, Eder talks about the challenges faced by small and medium-sized farmers and how Big Wheelbarrow is leveraging technology to
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
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
In 2014, Genetesis joined 43North’s very first cohort. Today, the startup continues to expand with executive talent as it seeks FDA approval. Click here to read more.
You know those roasted seeds Top Seedz (Y7) uses to make its crackers? Now, Top Seedz is sharing its secret ingredient with its new line of organic raw seeds and powders! The new line includes organic pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, and arrowroot powder. Get 20% OFF with the code “RAWSEEDS20”
Big win for Big Wheelbarrow! Founder Sam Eder of Big Wheelbarrow (Y7) announced a new partnership with the industry-leading team at iTradeNetwork, Inc., which will help get more local food on the shelves of grocery stores. READ MORE
Phood (Y8) is changing the landscape when it comes to campus dining for college students. The company, which recently moved to Buffalo from New York City, partners with colleges and universities to allow students to use their campus dining bucks on food off campus – all at no cost to the school. Click here to check out Business Insider’s
Buffalo-based CleanFiber (Y3) is positioning itself for continued growth after a $10 million investment from AXA Im Alts, an investment management company. That’s on top of the $8.5 million in venture capital and $14 million in debt financing raised earlier this year. Click here to read more.
Kangarootime (Y4) has flown the 43North coupe and moved into a new HQ in downtown Buffalo. With an 8,384-square-foot office at 301 Ohio St, the company is looking to grow! Click here to learn more.
CAN I GET AN ENCORE? CEO and Co-founder of SQUIRE (Y4), Songe LaRon, was recently featured amongst like the likes of Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, and more on Yahoo!’s list of Black People in Tech That You Should Know. Congrats, Songe!
Buffalo – the city where hard work wins hearts. After months of fierce competition, we’re excited to introduce our five $1 Million investments and new additions to Buffalo’s startup ecosystem! The five companies receiving a $1 Million investment are: Otrafy📍 Chicago, IL Twipes📍 London, UK AMPAworks 📍 Santa Monica, CA Phood 📍 New York, NY Mod Tech
Top Seedz (Y7) has added yet another major supermarket chain as a distributor! Giant Food Stores placed a purchase order with the Y7 company for all 156 locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Learn more about founder Rebecca Brady’s plans to expand customer by customer. Read more HERE