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Launch NY portfolio company Dimien acquired by Pure Lithium
Press ReleasesOct 22, 2024

Launch NY portfolio company Dimien acquired by Pure Lithium

Buffalo-based Dimien’s clean energy technology attracted larger buyer in lithium metal battery space   Two different Launch NY investments drove Dimien’s growth   Oct. 22, 2024, Buffalo, N.Y. – Launch NY is pleased to.

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National Grid provides $250,000 grant to Launch NY to support mentorship of 100 Upstate NY startups
Press ReleasesOct 15, 2024

National Grid provides $250,000 grant to Launch

The grant will support Launch NY’s mandate to foster a robust,...

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Tom Quinn Jr. hired as Launch NY director of operations
Press ReleasesOct 01, 2024

Tom Quinn Jr. hired as Launch NY

New role is designed to drive continued excellence across Launch NY’s...

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Launch NY’s latest investment into Ognomy will support national expansion
Press ReleasesSep 17, 2024

Launch NY’s latest investment into Ognomy will

Ognomy, which has now raised $6.8 million since inception, recently closed...

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Launch NY marks 100th portfolio company with pre-seed investment into Nudge Money
Press ReleasesAug 22, 2024

Launch NY marks 100th portfolio company with

Rochester-based startup has an AI-driven financial wellness platform for credit unions...

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Launch NY Investor Network invests $50,000 in PostProcess Technologies
Press ReleasesJul 24, 2024

Launch NY Investor Network invests $50,000 in

Investment will allow pioneering, Buffalo-based startup to continue sales momentum Current...

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P1ston, a startup based in NY’s Capital Region, to be featured on Launch NY Investor Network
Press ReleasesJun 26, 2024

P1ston, a startup based in NY’s Capital

   Fast-growing P1ston lowers costs at small- and mid-sized businesses by...

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New Launch NY investments include startups in Rochester, Ithaca and Buffalo
Press ReleasesMay 29, 2024

New Launch NY investments include startups in

Caretech Human, TelosAir and Edenesque each received $175K investments from Launch...

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Edenesque CEO moves headquarters to Buffalo following support from Launch NY
Press ReleasesApr 23, 2024

Edenesque CEO moves headquarters to Buffalo following

Launch NY invests $175K in plant-based dairy startup as it relaunches...

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Springboard will award at least $600,000 to entrepreneur builders in 2024
Press ReleasesMar 18, 2024

Springboard will award at least $600,000 to

New rapid prize competition launched to reward & support those strengthening...

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