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2024 Applications

Applications will open in late spring 2024 and will only be open for a few short weeks. To ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to apply, get on the waitlist to be notified when applications open!

For additional questions, please email applications@43north.org

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What We Look For

At 43North, we look for:

- Pre-seed/Seed stage companies
- Founders with domain expertise and a strong team
- Companies with a ready-to-ship product and traction with customers
- Revenue or a clear path to revenue within 12 months
- Most importantly, founders should not only be willing to relocate their company but should see significant value and opportunity in operating in a city like Buffalo.

What Startups Get

In exchange for an investment of $1M, portfolio companies:

- Locate their CEO and at least 50% of staff in Buffalo for at least 12 months
- Provide 5% equity to 43North

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“43North is so much more than just an investment. Everything you need to be the best founder for this stage of your business is waiting for you here at 43North.”

— Courtney Caldwell, Founder & COO, ShearShare (Y7)