About 43North

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.

Investment Details

Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
Financial Services, AI/ML, Finance (+2 more)
Investor Type
Accelerator, Incubator, Startup Competition

Investment Focus

Focus Areas
AI/ML Finance Space VR/AR Financial Services +1 more
Investment Stages
Early Stage, Early Stage Venture, Grant, Growth, Pre-Seed, Seed