Genetesis Expands Executive Team Ahead of FDA Approval
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.
Top Seedz New Seed-Sational Line 🌱
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 Wheelbarrow Partners with iTradeNetwork, Inc.
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 is the Future of Campus Dining
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
Tips for Founders From Investors
Written by Cindy Sideris, Senior Platform Manager, 43North Last month, 43North welcomed 30 venture capitalists from around the U.S. to judge 43North Finals in Buffalo. As a new twist on this year’s 43North Finals Week, we added a Founder Summit – thanks to our partners at National Grid – where five of the visiting investors
CleanFiber Prepares to Scale with $10M Investment
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.Â
Phood (Y8) Expects to Grow its Team in Buffalo
Phood, founded by Alex Parmley, is joining 43North’s Y8 cohort in 2023 and has plans to grow its team in Buffalo. Click here to read more.
Kangarootime Moves into New Office
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.
Songe LaRon on Yahoo!’s list of Black People in Tech That You Should Know
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!
Meet the 43North Year 8 Cohort!
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: Otrafyđź“Ť Chicago, IL Twipesđź“Ť London, UK AMPAworks 📍 Santa Monica, CA Phood đź“Ť New York, NY Mod Tech
Meet the 2022 43North Finalists!
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
Six Ways to Find Your Role in Buffalo’s Startup Ecosystem
Here at 43North, we are proud to play an integral role in a collaborative effort of like-minded individuals and organizations who are passionate about our region and dedicated to building Buffalo’s future. Does this sound like you? If you are a passionate Buffalonian enthusiastic about the region’s economic prosperity, look no further. We invite you