Semi-finalists announced for New York State’s 43North pitch competition
$5 million up for grabs in $1 million increments.
Now, this is serious money – $5 million to be exact.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the 16 semi-finalists for the 11th annual 43North start-up competition — one of the nation’s most prominent contests for early-stage companies.
The semi-finalists will converge in Buffalo on October 16 to pitch their game-changing ideas, competing for one of five $1 million investments and the chance to scale their businesses in one of the nation’s fastest-growing start-up ecosystems. This year’s group spans industries from cleantech and fintech to advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, foodtech, digital health, and more. The 16 companies hail from around the world and across the U.S. — including two from the U.K., San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, New York City, and other locations — with one Buffalo-based company.
Narrowing down nearly 1,000 applications to just 16 semi-finalists was no small task. A panel of more than 100 venture capitalists from across North America rigorously reviewed submissions, engaged with founders, and aided in selecting this year’s top contenders. These semi-finalists are competing to join a remarkable group of past winners who are driving economic growth in Buffalo and the region.
Backed by New York State and supported by Empire State Development, 43North has become a driving force in Buffalo’s rise as a thriving startup city. In addition to the $1 million investment, companies selected for 43North’s Year 11 cohort will receive mentorship, office space, access to a broad network of investors, and resources to help them scale successfully. Since 2014, 43North has invested in 74 companies, created more than 3,000 jobs globally, and raised over $1 billion in capital.
Click here for a list of the 16 semi-finalists.
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