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2019 Marked Another Year of Growth and New #InvestLocal Programs for Launch NY's Support of Startups and Engagement of Investors.
Press ReleasesUncategorizedJan 21, 2020

2019 Marked Another Year of Growth and New #InvestLocal Programs for Launch NY's Support of Startups and Engagement of Investors.

Buffalo, N.Y., January 21, 2020 – 2019 was another banner year for Launch New York (Launch NY), Upstate New York’s first and only venture development organization and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to provide.

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Launch NY Ends November 2019 on a High Note Bringing Portfolio Total to 49 Companies, Investing Over $2.3 Million
Press ReleasesDec 10, 2019

Launch NY Ends November 2019 on a

Buffalo, N.Y., December 9, 2019 – Launch New York (Launch NY), Upstate...

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Launch NY Seeks New Director of Operations
Press ReleasesDec 06, 2019

Launch NY Seeks New Director of Operations

Launch NY begins search for Director of Operations, hires Buffalo-based startup...

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Launch NY's COO and Fund Manager Chosen as Investor of the Year by Upstate Capital Association
Press ReleasesDec 05, 2019

Launch NY's COO and Fund Manager Chosen

Entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, & dealmakers gathered to celebrate Lindsay Karas...

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Launch NY to Use Additional Funding from CDFI Fund
Press ReleasesDec 03, 2019

Launch NY to Use Additional Funding from

By Eric Reinhardt from CNY Business Journal Date: 12/2/2019 5:33 PM Community...

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CDFI Fund Awards Launch NY $225K in Funding for Third Consecutive Year
Press ReleasesDec 03, 2019

CDFI Fund Awards Launch NY $225K in

CDFI FUND AWARDS LAUNCH NY $225K IN FUNDING FOR 3RD CONSECUTIVE...

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Launch NY Deal-by-Deal Investor Network Features one of the Region's First Widely Available Opportunity Fund Investments
Press ReleasesNov 26, 2019

Launch NY Deal-by-Deal Investor Network Features one

LAUNCH NY’S DEAL-BY-DEAL INVESTOR NETWORK FEATURES ONE OF THE REGION’S FIRST...

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $225K in Federal Funding for Launch NY in Buffalo
Press ReleasesNov 25, 2019

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $225K in Federal Funding

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $225K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LAUNCH NY IN...

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Five Launch NY Portfolio & Client Companies in Final Round of Grow-NY
Press ReleasesNov 14, 2019

Five Launch NY Portfolio & Client Companies

Buffalo, N.Y., November 13, 2019 – Launch New York (Launch NY),...

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Launch NY Invests in Heart Health Intelligence Through Nonprofit and For Profit Seed Funds, Bringing Total Investment in 43 Portfolio Companies to $2.1 Million
Press ReleasesOct 31, 2019

Launch NY Invests in Heart Health Intelligence

Buffalo, N.Y., October 31, 2019 – Launch New York (Launch NY),...

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