Launch NY Overview
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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4
- Investments
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151
- Portfolio
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78
- Exits
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50
Launch NY General Information
Company Description
Founded in 2012, Launch NY is a venture capital firm based in Buffalo, New York. The firm provides investment and mentorship to startups across sectors, including advanced manufacturing, biomedical, cleantech, consumer goods, food and beverages, information technology, and life sciences. The firm operates an investor network of accredited angel investors to support early-stage companies in Upstate New York.
Business Details
Website
www.launchny.orgYear Founded
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Corporate Office
- 77 Goodell Street
- Suite 201
- Buffalo, NY 14203
- United States
Launch NY Investments (151)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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| Iter Opus | 17-Jun-2026 | Accelerator/Incubator | Business/Productivity Software | Product In Beta Test | ||
| Ognomy Sleep | 26-May-2026 | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Generating Revenue | |||
| For Bitter For Worse | 01-Apr-2026 | Beverages | Generating Revenue | |||
| Nara (Healthcare Technology Systems) | 01-Apr-2026 | Other Healthcare Technology Systems | Generating Revenue | |||
| PostProcess | 25-Feb-2026 | Machinery (B2B) | Generating Revenue | |||
| CryoBio | 12-Feb-2026 | Agricultural Chemicals | Generating Revenue | |||
| Z-Loupes | 01-Nov-2025 | Other Devices and Supplies | Generating Revenue | |||
| SelectFi | 31-Oct-2025 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| RETRN | 01-Sep-2025 | Seed Round | Specialty Chemicals | Generating Revenue | ||
| Edenesque | 31-Jul-2025 | Later Stage VC | Beverages | Generating Revenue |
Launch NY Exits (50)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
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| Arkatecht | 22-Oct-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Refraction (Business/Productivity Software) | 23-May-2026 | ||
| Buffalo Automation | 01-May-2026 | ||
| EMPEQ | 01-Apr-2026 | ||
| Exostellar | 03-Mar-2026 | ||
| GrabALatte | 24-Jan-2026 | ||
| GUUD Muesli | 06-Aug-2025 | ||
| Verivend | 12-May-2025 | ||
| Disease Diagnostic Group | 01-Mar-2025 | Secondary Transaction - Private | |
| Mentore | 31-Dec-2024 | Out of Business |
Launch NY Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
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Investments by Region
Launch NY Co-Investors (99)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| New York Ventures | 9 |
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| GrowthX Capital |
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| University at Buffalo |
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| Western New York Venture Association |
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| Excell Partners |
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Launch NY FAQs
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What is Launch NY?
Founded in 2012, Launch NY is a venture capital firm based in Buffalo, New York.
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When was Launch NY founded?
Launch NY was founded in 2012.
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Where is Launch NY headquartered?
Launch NY is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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What is Launch NY's total asset value?
Launch NY has around in total assets under management.
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How many investments has Launch NY made?
Launch NY has made 151 investments.
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What has Launch NY invested in?
Launch NY has made numerous investments in companies like Iter Opus, Ognomy Sleep, and For Bitter For Worse within the Business/Productivity Software, Clinics/Outpatient Services, and Beverages industries.
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What has Launch NY invested in recently?
Launch NY's latest investment was on 17-Jun-2026 in Iter Opus, a company within the Business/Productivity Software industry.
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