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$1 Million for 5% Equity: Our Application is Now Open!

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Attention entrepreneurs! The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here: 43North’s ninth application is officially open! We’re excited to kick off the hunt for our next cohort of fast-growing startups who will join our vibrant community of founders and talented individuals here in Buffalo.

To date, our portfolio currently boasts 64 startups with over $1 billion in venture capital raised and an IPO amongst the ranks! But we’re just getting started.

At 43North, we know that startups need more than just funding to succeed. That’s why we offer a comprehensive accelerator program that provides so much more than just monetary support. Along with the opportunity to receive $1 million each, founders who join our ninth cohort will benefit from our unparalleled mentorship, connections to customers and investors, marketing and hiring support, free office space, and tax-free operation for up to a decade.

Do you think you have what it takes? We are searching for entrepreneurs with paying customers, a skilled team, and the ambition to grow their business in Buffalo, NY.  If you meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply for the chance to join our community of thriving startups!

So, what are you waiting for? Click here to learn more about the program and apply now – the deadline is June 23, 2023!

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Join Our Why to Apply Webinar!

If you have questions and want to chat with our team, join our Why to Apply Webinar on Wednesday, May 31, where 43North’s VP of Portfolio, Dominic Costanzo and Director of Selection, CJ Karrer will be joined by founders Bianca Gonzales, AMPAworks (Y8), Jonathan Strimling, CleanFiber (Y3) and Elle McIntosh for a discussion and Q&A around topics including. Register here


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