43North Finals returns to Shea’s for its 10th year this fall on October 10th! Watch entrepreneurs battle live on stage for a shot at $1 million each.
Tickets are FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited! Secure your tickets today!
BUFFALO'S BIGGEST NIGHT
Every October, eight companies from around the world battle live on stage for $1 million each and a chance to grow their business in Buffalo during this thrilling, “Shark Tank”-style event. Whether you’re a passionate Buffalonian, a job seeker, a student, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this show is for you.
HOW THEY GOT HERE
43North Finals is a culmination of a months-long search process to find our next cohort. These companies have beaten hundreds of applicants worldwide, and they’re ready to battle for a spot on the 43North Finals stage.
Edtech
Ithaca, NY
AI
Buffalo, NY
Fintech
New York, NY
AI
Boston, MA
Hardware
Swansea, UK
Fintech
Brooklyn, NY
AI
Tampa, FL
Food Tech
Buffalo, NY
AI
Boston, MA
AI
Austin, TX
SaaS
Buffalo, NY
AI
New York, NY
Consumer Products
San Francisco, C
AI
Boston, MA
AI
New York, NY
AI
New York, NY
Tickets to Finals are free and open to the public. Secure your seat today!
Up to 20 companies will travel to Buffalo and compete at 43North Finals semi-finals. Only eight will proceed to 43North Finals the following night.
There are three rounds of judging: an online written application, a live video pitch, and our Finals in Buffalo.
43North Finals is not part of Shea’s season ticket package. If you’re a Shea’s season ticket holder, you must reserve tickets to 43North Finals just like the general public.
Yes. The event will be live-streamed on 43North’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
Tickets are FREE; this event is open to the public. Once you secure tickets through Ticketmaster, you will receive them via email. We highly recommend saving your tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Pay on your phone so they’re easily accessible.
If needed, visit the Kiosk or Box Office at Shea’s for help finding your previously reserved tickets.
Thank you to our
- - ✦✦ IPO SPONSORS ✦✦ - -
- ✦ Series A Sponsors ✦ -
✦ Seed Sponsors ✦
- Friends & Family Sponsors -
SUPPORTERS
Annual $5M investment in seed-stage startups through our immersive accelerator.
Our companies include a unicorn and a publicly traded company among the ranks.
43North is a startup accelerator that invests $5 million annually into growing Buffalo’s startup ecosystem.