43North: A venture capital firm investing $5M annually in startups via a competition and accelerator in NY.
Location
Buffalo, NY, US
Founded
2014
43North is a venture capital firm that invests $5 million annually in startups through a competition and accelerator program in Buffalo, New York. The firm focuses on early-stage companies across various sectors, typically providing seed and pre-seed funding. 43North has built a diverse portfolio of promising startups, including a unicorn and a publicly-traded company.
Notable portfolio companies include ACV Auctions, CleanFiber, and Squire Technologies. 43North collaborates with prominent co-investors such as Bessemer, Iconiq Capital, and Rise of the Rest. The firm's mission is supported by key sponsors like New York State, Empire State Development, and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, contributing to the growth of Buffalo's startup ecosystem.
43 North - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages