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Launch NY

Buffalo, New York · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AFood & BeverageB2B SaaSHealthcare & BiotechEducationClimate & EnergyRoboticsEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationManufacturing & Industrial

Thesis

Upstate New York can be the region for high-growth startup success. We provide mentorship, capital, and connections to fuel innovation, job creation, and regional economic growth. Founders aligned with community impact, job creation, and solving regional challenges are ideal.

Likely not a fit for

Pure speculative plays without community value; founders unwilling to engage mentorship; startups not committed to Upstate NY; crypto-only or pure financial plays

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

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Jeremy Garcia

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Casey Waterman

PartnerPartner

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Dr. Marnie LaVigne

President and CEO

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Scott Terhaar

Platform & OpsHead of Finance

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Lindsay Karas Stencel

Platform & OpsPrimary Legal Counsel, Partner at Thompson Hine LLP

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Zachary Mizener

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Nadia Abdallah

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Portfolio

Re-NubleFood Beverage

Innovator of Sustainable Peat Free Grow Mat / Media Solutions, offering aerated hydroponic mats that enhance crop growth and optimize indoor farming efficiency.

EagleHawkProptech Real Estate

EagleHawk provides an aerial facility management platform that combines advanced aerial imaging with expert analysis and powerful data management tools to help customers proactively manage their assets.

Circuit ClinicalHealthcare Digital

Circuit Clinical is an Integrated Research Organization (IRO) focused on transforming the experience of finding and participating in clinical trials by bringing them to local communities and enhancing access for diverse patient populations.

Farther FarmsFood Beverage

Farther Farms is a food technology company that creates shelf-stable food products, allowing for global distribution without the need for refrigeration or freezing. Their first product is a fresh-cut style, shelf-stable French fry.

Carbon to StoneClimate Clean Energy

Carbon to Stone helps industry leaders achieve their sustainability goals by turning CO2 and residual materials into valuable resources using unique crystallization technology.

EcolectroClimate Clean Energy

Ecolectro is a company focused on producing green hydrogen through innovative membrane technology and alkaline exchange materials, aiming to reduce production costs and environmental impact.

CyrismaSecurity Cyber

Cyrisma is a unified cyber risk and compliance platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) that helps identify and reduce cyber risk through vulnerability management, data discovery, and compliance tracking.

DentiteEnterprise Software

Dentite is a B2B company delivering +12% new revenue for dental providers without any additional effort or upfront costs, by leveraging AI to automate the delivery of medical insurance revenue for common dental procedures.

BetterMyndHealthcare Digital

BetterMynd offers online therapy specifically designed for college students, aiming to reduce barriers to mental health support and expand the impact of campus counseling services.

VPG MedicalHealthcare Digital

VPG Medical is dedicated to bridging the gap in healthcare access through innovative digital solutions and personalized patient care, offering telehealth services and advanced medical equipment.

Azuna FreshConsumer Apps Social

Azuna Fresh offers natural air fresheners and odor eliminators made with organic Australian tea tree oil, designed to eliminate odors at the source without harsh chemicals.

Layer MetricsManufacturing Industrial

Layer Metrics specializes in advanced optical metrology and sensing technologies to optimize manufacturing processes, aiming for zero yield loss in high-value component production.

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Launch NY Research Investment Thesis Launch NY is a nonprofit venture development organization dedicated to identifying, supporting, and investing in high-growth, high-impact companies across Upstate New York's 27-county region. The organization's mission is to catalyze entrepreneurial culture and drive innovation, job creation, and regional economic growth through a unique combination of mentorsh

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