This week on the podcast we talk with Marnie LaVigne from Launch NY. Launch NY is a great ambassador for the Buffalo startup scene and the team over there have been working hard at bringing idea and early-stage startups to the region and helping those with an idea launch their startup.
Marnie provides great insight into the startup scene on a local and federal level and talks about navigating the startup waters.
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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