43North is a Buffalo-based startup accelerator that invests in seed-stage companies ready to scale. The program allocates $5 million annually and has helped its portfolio raise more than $1 billion in venture capital. Its alumni include standout companies such as AMPAworks, ASARASI, BetterMynd, Bounce Imaging, and BIG.
43North works across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, software, life sciences, clean tech, and consumer products. Applicants go through a competitive three-stage selection process, which culminates in an in-person pitch on stage.
Selected startups receive $1 million in funding for 5% equity, along with one-on-one mentorship and access to a network of nearly 1,000 investors, plus introductions to customers and vendors. A key requirement: all winners must relocate to Buffalo, NY for one year and work out of the 43North headquarters, connecting deeply with the local startup ecosystem.
New York, New York, United States