Press Releases
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Launch NY Invests in Battery Startup Bridge Green Upcycle
Launch NY invests in Binghamton alum’s battery startup Bridge Green Upcycle Bridge Green Upcycle is the 105th portfolio company to join Launch NY, marking 17th investment from Launch NY’s LP Fund II Buffalo, NY.
Launch NY Adds Strategic Hire: Michael Derr
Buffalo, NY – 02/25/2025 – Launch NY is excited to announce...
Launch NY Doubles Down on Portfolio Company
3AM’s FLORIAN software system is becoming a standard tool for first...
Launch NY Secures $5 Million Investment from
Strategic State Partnership Amplifies Launch NY's Mission to Transform Regional Startup...
Launch NY Commits Up To $250,000 into
Buffalo-based startup company was cofounded by former ACV Auctions employee Refraction...
Launch NY 2024 Roundup: Another Year of
Major grant, expansion of investment vehicles and geography will supercharge growth...
Launch NY Announces Two Strategic Management Hires
Taylor Griffith will serve as marketing and events manager; Cassidy Malough...
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation boosts WNY
As region’s only venture development organization, Launch NY is dedicated to...
Buffalo startup company, 3AM Innovations, servicing the
Funding will fuel national expansion of software for emergency responders ...
Launch NY and Rapid Ventures partner to
Partnership introduces new entrepreneurial support, climate studio and financing pathways to...

