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As Makeoff Enters the National Market, Launch NY’s Backing Proves Pivotal
Launch NY’s latest investment builds on mentorship and technical assistance behind the Buffalo startup’s rise BUFFALO, N.Y., October 29, 2026: When Makeoff first came to Launch NY, it was an early-stage startup with.
Launch NY Receives SBA SCALE Award to
Funding will help early-stage suppliers navigate entry into strategically important domestic...
Launch NY Invests in Award-Winning Wellness Brand
Launch NY invests $260,000 through its funds and Investor Network to...
Launch NY Receives $250,000 JPMorganChase Grant to
New funding builds on the success of Founders Go Big, launches...
Launch NY Expands its Emerging Cleantech Opportunity
Launch NY Introduces 2026 Webinar Series and CEO Roundtables Buffalo, NY...
Launch NY Deploys $1.345M Across 7 Upstate
Largest capital deployment in a single quarter underscores momentum in the...
Qualcomm Acquires Launch NY Portfolio Company Exostellar,
Exostellar marks Launch NY’s fourth portfolio company acquisition in four years,...
Z-Loupes Secures $150,000 in Funding to Commercialize
With Support from Launch NY, Syracuse-Based Medical Device Company, Z-Loupes is...
Launch NY Introduces Technical Assistance Program Partners,
Funded by Empire State Development’s NY Ventures, the initiative provides no-cost,...
Launch NY 2025 Highlights Include Nearly $16
Direct support provided to nearly 400 startups and financing portfolio grew...