Catch up with the latest developments, news and insights from 43North and our portfolio companies.
Kickfurther (Y5) is gearing up for growth in 2023! The Buffalo-based startup offers an innovative platform that allows companies to secure financing by pre-selling their inventory to backers, reducing the risk and cost of traditional financing methods. Co-founder and CEO Sean De Clercq, plan to hire a Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Finance Officer to
Each February, Black History Month is celebrated to honor the culture and tell the stories of the Black community. But we’re not just talking about things that happened in the past. There is still a lot of work that we all have to do to become authentically inclusive, empathetic, and diverse in the workplace. Black
What a month it’s been! Shortly after the new year, we welcomed five new companies to Buffalo to round out our year eight (Y8) cohort. Coming from around the world, the founders moved their HQs to Buffalo’s Seneca One Tower and quickly got settled into their new offices. We gave them a tour of their
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.
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 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 (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
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
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.
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 (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.
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!