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43North Finals


Thursday, October 16, 2025

43North Finals is returning this fall—bigger, bolder, and raising the bar for Buffalo.

More than a Pitch Competition

43North Finals isn’t just an event—it’s a launchpad. Each year, thousands of startups apply. Only five walk away with $1M each and a place in our growing portfolio.

This is where breakout founders meet bold investors, community leaders meet innovation champions, and the Buffalo startup ecosystem takes center stage.

Whether you’re a fellow accelerator, funder, founder, or Buffalo community member, Finals will inspire, connect, and prepare you to raise the bar in your own way.

2024 Finals Recap

Congratulations to our 2024 Winners

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Fintech
43North Y10 Cohort

FoodNerd

Food Tech
43North Y10 Cohort

Heron AI

AI
43North Y10 Cohort

Rarebird

Consumer Products
43North Y10 Cohort

Spiky.ai

AI
43North Y10 Cohort

Watch the Full 2024 Finals Show

Thank you to our

2025 Finals Sponsors

Learn More About 43North

Our Program

Annual $5M investment in seed-stage startups through our immersive accelerator.

Our Portfolio

Our companies include a unicorn and a publicly traded company among the ranks.

Who We Are

43North is a startup accelerator that invests $5 million annually into growing Buffalo’s startup ecosystem.