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Launch NY

North America, New York, United States, Buffalo

Description

Launch NY is a U.S. Treasury-designated Community Financial Institution (CDFI) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit venture development organization.

Investor Profile

Launch NY has made 175 investments, with 4 in the past 12 months and 64% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Convertible Note (60%)
  • Seed (27%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series A (2%)
  • Grant (1%)
  • Series B (1%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Series C (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (98%)
  • Canada (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Food And Beverage
  • Manufacturing
  • Information Technology
  • Medical
  • Medical Device
  • Saas
  • Sensor
  • Energy
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Launch NY frequently co-invest with?

RV
North America, New York, United States, Rochester
Co-Investments: 1
BA
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Co-Investments: 2
Luminate
North America, New York, United States, Rochester
Co-Investments: 2
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 3
Bemis Manufacturing
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Sheboygan Falls
Co-Investments: 1
Excell Partners
North America, New York, United States, Rochester
Co-Investments: 4
New York Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Rochester Angel Network
North America, New York, United States, West Henrietta
Co-Investments: 4
IC
North America, New York, United States, Pittsford
Co-Investments: 1
Z80 Labs Technology Incubator
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Launch NY often collaborate with?

CS
North America, New York, United States, Syracuse
Shared Deals: 1
MQ
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
RC
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Shared Deals: 1
JG
North America, New York, United States, Buffalo
Shared Deals: 2
LR
North America, California, United States, San Quentin
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Launch NY?

Refraction

Buffalo, New York, United States

Bend the rules of buying a car

AutomotiveSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedNov 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $250,000
Nudge Money

Rochester, New York, United States

An AI data and marketing platform helping FI's uncover and convert up to $24MM of growth, while delivering personalized recommendations

Cloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedAug 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $500,000
Caretech Human

Ithaca, New York, United States

Caretech Human makes devices for fast analysis to detect diseases and evaluate patient conditions before symptoms appear.

Health CareMedical Device
SeedMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $175,000
Edenesque

Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States

Edenesque produces plant-based milk, non-dairy products using natural ingredients.

DairyFood and BeverageFood Processing
Series UnknownApr 23, 2024
Amount Raised: $175,000
sayhii

Rochester, New York, United States

B2B Saas Platform optimizing the productivity and wellness of every employee

Human ResourcesSaaS
Pre SeedFeb 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $350,000
Telesafety

Orchard Park, New York, United States

TeleSafety is a mobile app that provides real-time access to workplace safety experts in professional advice.

AdviceAppsSoftware
SeedJan 30, 2024
Diadem Capital

Buffalo, New York, United States

Diadem Capital is a deal flow engine and funding platform connecting private companies to private institutional capital.

Funding PlatformVenture Capital
Pre SeedDec 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $600,000
Dimensional Energy

Ithaca, New York, United States

Dimensional Energy uses photochemistry to produce environmentally responsible polymers and chemicals for its industrial partners.

ChemicalEnergyManufacturingSolar
Series ADec 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
SelectFI Lending Solutions

Erieville, New York, United States

SelectFI is a SaaS for auto dealerships that leverages proprietary Predictive Lending™ analysis to prequalify customers for lending.

AutomotiveFinanceFinTechSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,985,000
AvantGuard

Ithaca, New York, United States

AvantGuard is developing the next generation of antimicrobial products to provide long lasting protection against pathogens

Advanced MaterialsHealth CareIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMedical
SeedMay 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,850,000