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Launch NY President and CEO Nominated for Economic Development Achievements in Upstate New York
Press ReleasesOct 22, 2019

Launch NY President and CEO Nominated for Economic Development Achievements in Upstate New York

Buffalo, N.Y., October 22, 2019 – Marnie LaVigne, Ph.D., President and CEO of Launch New York (Launch NY), Upstate New York’s first and only venture development organization to provide pro bono mentoring and capital.

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Launch NY Recognized as Finalist for Startup Supporter of the Year for its Clean Energy Initiatives
Press ReleasesOct 16, 2019

Launch NY Recognized as Finalist for Startup

Northeast Clean Energy Council celebrates green tech contributions   Buffalo, N.Y.,...

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Launch NY COO selected as 2019 Community Catalyst by Upstate Venture Connect
Press ReleasesSep 23, 2019

Launch NY COO selected as 2019 Community

Lindsay Karas Stencel honored for building most active seed fund in...

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Launch NY Celebrates Mentoring Milestone Supporting Over 1,000 Startups
Press ReleasesAug 14, 2019

Launch NY Celebrates Mentoring Milestone Supporting Over

LAUNCH NY CELEBRATES MENTORING MILESTONE SUPPORTING OVER 1,000 STARTUPS Since 2012,...

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Launch NY sets record pace for 2019, closes 19th deal of the year
Press ReleasesAug 12, 2019

Launch NY sets record pace for 2019,

Launch NY, Upstate New York’s first and only venture development organization...

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Launch NY Unveils New Website with Powerful Resources for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Press ReleasesAug 06, 2019

Launch NY Unveils New Website with Powerful

Launch NY incorporates new toolkit and invest local financing programs through...

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The Spectacular Six: Launch NY Kicks Off Investor Network Featuring Inaugural Startups
Press ReleasesAug 06, 2019

The Spectacular Six: Launch NY Kicks Off

From diagnostic medicine to hydrangea bush delivery, Upstate NY’s local seed...

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Be One of the First 100 Beta Users of Launch NY's New Online Investor Network
Press ReleasesJun 25, 2019

Be One of the First 100 Beta

Calling all accredited investors to join the region’s first & only...

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Launch NY Limited Partner Fund Makes Second Round of Investments in Upstate NY Startups
Press ReleasesJun 12, 2019

Launch NY Limited Partner Fund Makes Second

Launch NY’s Newest Invest Local Financing Programs yields 39th portfolio and...

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Empowering Regional Investors to Make a Local Impact on the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through the Fundamentals of Angel Investing Program
Press ReleasesMay 21, 2019

Empowering Regional Investors to Make a Local

Launch NY, Buffalo Angels & Techstars team with Angel Capital Association...

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