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Meet the 2022 43North Finalists!

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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 the finalists are based in the U.S., while one is traveling all the way from London. These companies represent a diverse range of industries, such as health tech, financial services, clean tech, and more.

Click play to meet our 2022 43North  finalists!

This is one night you don’t want to miss! Get your free tickets to see who will seize the chance to build their business in Buffalo!


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