43North ^Investor

43North is a startup competition and accelerator program that invests $5 million each year to attract and retain high-growth companies in Buffalo, New York.

It typically invests in pre-seed or seed stage companies that have a deployable product, traction with customers, and revenue. In exchange for 5% equity, 43North provides investment of either $500,000 or $1 million, mentorship and access to their network (investors, customers, vendors, alumni), recruiting support, workspace in their incubator, and the opportunity to operate free of state taxes through STARTUP-NY.