InvestLocal Financing Programs
Do you want to make money and a meaningful impact in your own backyard?
Launch NY invests in startups in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, and the Capital Region. It is the most active seed fund for startups in New York State.
Investor Network
Are you an accredited investor? Our Investor Network is part of the first family of Launch NY InvestLocal Financing Programs that let you invest in the most promising startups in Upstate NY—whether you live in our region or not. With access to our robust pipeline of emerging businesses, you can fund your favorite startup for as little as $10K all from the convenience of your laptop or smartphone with free sign up until the end of the beta phase. What’s more, you’ll join hundreds of other investors and supporters to invest alongside one of the most active seed funds in the country.
Our Investor Network portfolio companies include:
3AM, AireXpert, Azuna, CAHill, Circuit Clinical, Cyrisma, Eagle Hawk, Edenesque, EMPEQ, Feedback Solutions, HELIXintel, Ognomy, PostProcess, Re-Nuble, SunDensity, and Verivend
Meet other investors in the Investor Network:
Jack Greco
Limited Partner Funds
The Launch NY Limited Partner (LP) Funds are a key part of our InvestLocal Financing Programs that make it possible for accredited investors to participate in pooled, for profit funds that fuel the growth of new startups. By investing alongside our Nonprofit Seed Fund, our Limited Partner Funds are capitalizing new companies every month.
Nonprofit Seed Fund
Created in 2016, the Launch NY Seed Fund is a nonprofit fund fueled by grants and donations from individuals, businesses, foundations, such as the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Treasury CDFI Fund. As the most active seed fund in New York State – and one of the most active in the entire country – the Nonprofit Seed Fund is designed to provide between $25,000 and $100,000 in investment capital to our portfolio companies. Contact us to donate.
Most Active Seed Fund in NYS and Top 5 in U.S.
Launch NY has invested nearly $15 million in over 100 startups from 2016 through 2024 through our InvestLocal Financing Programs which include our Nonprofit Seed Fund, LP Funds, and Investor Network. Launch NY has served over 1,750 companies which have gone on to raise more than $1.5 billion, generate more than $265 million in annual revenue, and support more than 5,300 jobs.