The Buffalo News: Showtime for startups – 43North finalists prepare to pitch for prizes
Fifteen companies are in the hunt for $4.5 million in prize money that will be awarded by 43North on Wednesday.
43North Announces Its 2019 Finals Judges
Today, 43North announced the five Finals Judges who will review the pitches, pose questions to the finalists, and determine this year’s winners.
Media Coverage
Buffalo Business First: Manufacturing startup closes on $5 million in growth-based funding
CleanFiber has raised $5 million in private funding to expand its manufacturing capacity and expand its sales efforts.
Media Release
New York State Announces Finalists Selected for 6th Annual 43North Competition
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the 16 finalists of this year’s 43North competition that will be coming to Buffalo later this month to pitch for one of eight investments totaling $5 million, including a top prize of $1 million.
Enter the Inaugural Startup Madness Bracket Challenge!
Introducing the first-ever Startup Madness Bracket Challenge. Pick which 10 startups you think will pitch live on stage at Shea’s on October 30th, which 8 will become the next 43North Winners, and who will receive the top investment of $1 million.
Buffalo Business First: Sixteen finalists for this year’s 43North competition are revealed
43North revealed today the 16 finalists for its annual competition, funded by New York state. The nonprofit will ultimately invest $5 million into the eight companies, which will give up a 5 percent ownership stake and pledge to operate from Buffalo for a year.
The Buffalo News: Lights, action, prizes: 43North aims to raise the drama on finals night
43North promises to stage a glitzier show at Shea’s on Oct. 30 when startups compete for a $1 million grand prize.
The Buffalo News: CleanFiber wins $250,000 in clean-energy competition
CleanFiber, a maker of high-performance building insulation with a plant in Blasdell, won $250,000 in the 76West Clean Energy Competition.
Podcast
Latitude Episode 109: How to Start a Music Festival
Joining the Latitude podcast this week is John Cimperman, founder of the 42North Brewery and the incredibly popular Borderland Music + Art Festival in East Aurora.
Inaugural Techstars Startup Week Buffalo Will Be Sept. 15-19
The inaugural Techstars Startup Week Buffalo will take place from Sept. 15 to 19. This five-day celebration of Buffalo’s emerging startup ecosystem will feature dozens of speakers from Western New York and across North America, workshops, networking opportunities, and social events.
Media Release
Ignite Buffalo Announces $30,000 Small Business Pitch Competition in Partnership with Ureeka
In partnership with Ureeka, Ignite Buffalo is inviting Western New York small businesses to apply to Ureeka’s Small Business Pitch Competition, where 5 prizes totaling $30,000 will be awarded.
43North to Relocate Its Headquarters to Seneca One
43North is relocating its headquarters to Seneca One, officials announced today. With the support of a $1.5 million grant from Empire State Development, 43North will become the latest addition to a new tech hub that Douglas Development is creating in the building.