Launch Ny
VC · Buffalo · United States
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Launch NY is a venture capital firm based in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2012. The firm operates as a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and focuses on supporting startups in Upstate New York. With a team of four professionals, Launch NY provides both capital and mentorship to early-stage companies, aiming to drive regional growth and innovation. The firm invests across various sectors including advanced manufacturing, biomedical, cleantech, consumer goods, food and beverages, information technology, and life sciences. Launch NY typically invests in seed to Series B stages, with check sizes ranging from $200K to $1M. The firm manages an evergreen seed fund and collaborates with an investor network of accredited angel investors to support its portfolio companies. Notable investments by Launch NY include For Bitter For Worse - a beverage company, CryoBio - specializing in agricultural chemicals, and Exostellar - a company in the cleantech sector. The firm has funded over 110 companies, contributing to the creation of more than 10,000 jobs in the region.
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