Buffalo Inno

10/21/2022

43North unveils 15 finalists for this year’s pitch competition

Meet this year's finalists.

10/21/2022

43North's big night: Five companies crowned $1 million winners at Shea's

Scroll through photos of 43North's big night, then learn more about each of the companies that will now make their homes in Buffalo.

10/21/2022

Five companies win $1 million in 43North, look to build futures in Buffalo

Agape Wellness, AMPAworks, Mod Tech Labs, Phood and Otrafy each won $1 million in the annual state-funded 43North business competition.

#startups #technologies #Buffalo #WNY

Agape Wellness, AMPAworks, Mod Tech Labs, Phood and Otrafy each won $1 million in the annual state-funded 43North business competition. #startups #technologies #Buffalo #WNY

10/20/2022

Braidbabes enters Phoenix as it quickly scales — and plans for more

TikTok helped braidbabes successfully launch in a new market.

10/20/2022

D.C. consulting firm acquires Concourse Global Enrollment, led by a Buffalo CEO

Concourse Global Enrollment and EAB launched a pilot program in Chicago last year.

10/20/2022

The National Beat: From startup to unicorn in 24 months and why fundraising is 'hard as hell' right now

A look at a fast-growing AI unicorn, why even 'A-' startups are struggling to raise, and a list of startups to watch

10/20/2022

Eight companies named finalists in the 2022 43North competition

These eight companies will take the stage for the final round in this year's 43North competition.

10/19/2022

Expat returns to lead 3AM Innovations

3AM Innovations recently closed on a $9M funding round backed by Grand Oaks Capital.

10/19/2022

Jason Zapp takes Human Rights in Your Supply Chain from side hustle to full-time job

A federal push for ethical supply chains along with new tech platforms is helping Buffalo-based Human Rights in Your Supply Chain.

10/18/2022

Lighthouse Technology Services makes moves into Buffalo's manufacturing scene

Lighthouse Technology Services wants to become a go-to tech partner for small to mid-sized manufacturers.

10/18/2022

Longtime local entrepreneurs launch startup that turns digital tickets into souvenirs

Went creates custom commemorative souvenir tickets that it prints for fans to save.

10/14/2022

The National Beat: Quiet quitting, a remote work reversal and startups to watch

What does Salesforce Co-CEO Marc Benioff think about quiet quitting? Find out in this week's The National Beat by American Inno

10/14/2022

43North finalist helps spark meaningful conversations

Agape Wellness had $160,000 in gross revenue last month.

10/14/2022

Cybersecurity can be daunting, but is critical for all organizations

The term cybersecurity can strike fear into the hearts of those in charge of keeping computer systems safe. Though it may seem complicated and overwhelming, there are basic measures organizations and companies can make to remove some risks.

10/13/2022

Startup funding continues to slow, but VCs have more money than ever

U.S. startup funding continues to fall in 2022 as deal activity comes back down to earth after last year's record growth.

10/13/2022

Azuna ramps up for new products and marketing with $3M funding round

Azuna Inc. is teaming up with Sandy Yawn, a boat captain on Bravo show Below Deck, to market a product for boats.

10/12/2022

Terminal illness sparked medical accessories startup Resilience Medical

Faced with the choice between end-of-life care or a risky organ transplant, Diana Donnarumma decided to get the transplant, then start Resilience Medical.

10/12/2022

Two medical device startups launch in Buffalo with seed funding

Egret, the local investment vehicle for medical device startups, financed the seed round.

10/10/2022

EagleHawk software product takes flight

EagleHawk CEO expects to double team within next year.

10/10/2022

The National Beat: Sports stars flock to fitness startup, a banana phone and more startups to watch

Why Steve Case believes the era of a few superstar cities dominating the innovation economy is over

10/10/2022

43North contest finalist CaHill Tech closes $1M funding round, plans to hire

CaHill Tech expects to hire six more employees within the next three months.

10/07/2022

The National Beat: An EV startup's grand plans come with hurdles

In this week's National Beat, we detail an electric vehicle startup's big swing, furniture for rabbits, and more startups to watch

10/07/2022

Buffalo's thriving tech community: from a startup itself to a sustained paradigm

Buffalo’s tech scene is now bigger than any one individual or group – it's a sustained paradigm with ambitious projects at every level of development. How did all of this happen? In chaotic fits and starts, mostly.

10/07/2022

Michigan businessman signs on as COO of Buffalo startup Dalorum

Thomas Coke runs his own startup in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That made him the perfect fit for a COO position with a Buffalo startup.

10/07/2022

Why the pandemic was a tipping point for emerging innovation hubs

AOL co-founder Steve Case's new book details how startups in under-the-radar cities are booming

10/06/2022

43North adds Founder Summit for local startups

43North’s annual pitch competition isn’t just for the handful of finalists.

10/06/2022

Banana Phone founders share social media, pitching advice after 'Shark Tank'

“We think the Sharks really slipped up on this one,” joked one of the Banana Phone founders.

10/06/2022

More pro sports teams and stars are getting in the VC game

From the Green Bay Packers to Kevin Durant, more pro sports teams and stars are getting in the startup game. Here's why and what it means.

10/03/2022

The National Beat: Robot baristas, Woody Harrelson's deal and more Startups to Watch

Startups step up as Hurricane Ian arrives, Woody Harrelson makes a big deal and robot baristas — all that and more in this week's National Beat from American Inno

10/03/2022

Botaniline prepares for launch of Pea-Nutless Butter

Allergic to nuts, but love a classic PB&J? Buffalo-based Botaniline is preparing to launch a new product you may want to try: Pea-Nutless Butter.

10/03/2022

Local startup Dalorum partners with global player in mental health field

Max Brie and Dalorum are making mental health a priority for student athletes through a partnership with BetterHelp, a global provider of mental health therapy and services.

10/01/2022

Buffalo-based startup Zealot Interactive (finally) ready to rock

The company will help people learn the guitar parts on original “Monarch” songs.

09/30/2022

Buffalo startup CarQuant using big data to solve inefficient marketplace

CarQuant, a new startup from local fintech team at Valmar Holdings, sees major potential in bringing big data to automotive marketplace.

09/30/2022

43North unveils 15 finalists for this year’s pitch competition

Meet this year's finalists.

09/30/2022

Startup layoffs are on the rise, but here's why experts don't expect a repeat of 2008

After a year of blazing-fast growth, the startup headlines in 2022 have centered around layoffs — and plenty of them.

09/30/2022

The National Beat: VC funding dips, but small startup cities are booming

Booming startup cities, puppets and a list of startups to watch

09/29/2022

D.C. consulting firm acquires Concourse Global Enrollment, led by a Buffalo CEO

Concourse Global Enrollment and EAB launched a pilot program in Chicago last year.

09/29/2022

Nine Cattaraugus businesses to participate in Laine Business Accelerator

The 13-week program will help local entrepreneurs learn how to scale their business ideas.

09/28/2022

Braidbabes enters Phoenix as it quickly scales — and plans for more

TikTok helped braidbabes successfully launch in a new market.

09/28/2022

Expat returns to lead 3AM Innovations

3AM Innovations recently closed on a $9M funding round backed by Grand Oaks Capital.