43North

05/28/2026

Funding is everywhere. Real support is in .

43North is investing $1M each into five startups for the final year of the competition.
More than capital, selected founders get hands-on support, investor access, and a year to build in Buffalo.

Applications close June 12.
👉🏻 Apply: https://43north.org/founders/program/?utm_source=Social+Media_Organic&utm_medium=Meta&utm_campaign=2026+Application&utm_id=2026_43North_Application_General

05/27/2026

Twelve years ago, the idea of Buffalo becoming a real startup city sounded a little crazy.

Today, 43North portfolio companies have created thousands of jobs, raised billions in follow-on funding, and helped transform Buffalo into a real destination for startups, talent, and innovation. 🦬

As Buffalo’s startup ecosystem continues to grow and evolve, 2027 will mark the final year of the 43North accelerator, with the final Finals competition taking place this October at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Shea's Performing Arts Center

We couldn’t be more proud of everything this community has accomplished together, and we’re incredibly grateful to New York State, Empire State Development, our partners, supporters, and everyone who believed in this bold idea from the very beginning. 💙

Applications for the 12th and final competition are officially OPEN.

👉🏼 Learn more: https://43north.org/home/final-pitch/?utm_source=43North_Social&utm_medium=Meta&utm_campaign=Final-Pitch-Announcement

05/26/2026

Buffalo isn’t just supporting startups. We’re building them from the ground up. 🦬

Radial Ventures is a new venture studio focused on creating and launching companies right here in Buffalo, then helping them scale nationally. 📈

With its first group of startups already gaining traction, Radial is laying the foundation for a steady pipeline of high-growth companies rooted in the city!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Chef Darian Bryan of Bratts Hill by Chef Darian on winning Season 5 of Next Level Chef!

From Jamaica to building Bratt’s Hill in Buffalo — and now preparing to open Reserve Steakhouse later this year — Darian brought creativity, culture, and heart to one of the biggest culinary stages in the country, making Buffalo proud along the way. 👏

Stories like this are exactly what Pitch Your Buffalo is all about: the people, journeys, and moments that make this city special. 💙💛

Got your own next level story? Share it at pitchyourbuffalo.com

05/21/2026

Buffalo— we’ve received some amazing stories to Pitch Your Buffalo and we can’t thank you enough for submitting them! Congratulations to on winning our Sabres gift card giveaway! 🦬

We want to hear from YOU! Buffalo has amazing untold stories, from an iconic way you met your best friends to crazy Buffalo lore. We want to know what this city means to you! 🔗 in bio to submit (and potentially be featured on our social channels)!

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05/18/2026

IT’S GAMEDAYY 🦬🏒💙

So while your stomach is in knots waiting for puck drop, go read some Pitch Your Buffalo stories — lifelong Sabres fans, playoff memories, game day traditions, and all the reasons Buffalo hockey means so much to this city.

Submit yours for a chance to WIN A $100 GIFT CARD to the Sabres store!

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submit your story through the 🔗 in our bio (include your IG handle)
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+ tag a friend in the comments!

LET’S GO BUFFALO.

05/15/2026

One introduction helped change the trajectory of Magnusmode

After winning 43North in 2019, the company connected with M&T Bank — helping fuel its growth in the U.S. market.

Now, Magnusmode has been acquired by Vertus Group, a division of Jonas Software.

Read more: https://43north.org/magnusmode-y5-acquired-by-vertus-group/

05/12/2026

Buffalo’s startup story is gaining real momentum, and more people are starting to notice. ✅

Series B is built to capture what’s happening on the ground: the founders building, the operators scaling, and the energy driving it all forward.

From funding wins to returning talent, this is where the city’s innovation story gets told—every day.

The signal is there. Now it’s being amplified.

02/03/2026

After building a successful dermatology-focused business in the U.K. and Europe, the itch-relief startup Cosi Care has officially relocated to Buffalo as a Year 11 43North portfolio company.

Co-founders Lauren Bell and Sandip Leihal are now laying the groundwork for a major U.S. expansion in 2026 — scaling sales of their FDA-registered medical devices and exploring domestic manufacturing in Western New York.

With proven demand overseas, a growing U.S. waitlist, and Buffalo at the center of its growth strategy, Cosi Care is ready for what’s next.

👉 Read the full story to learn why they chose Buffalo and what’s ahead.
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01/22/2026

From conducting orchestras in Argentina to building a fast-growing tech company in Buffalo. 🎶

Ramiro Roballos, founder & CEO of Tukki, followed a unique journey that led him to winning $1M at 43North Finals 2025 and relocating to Buffalo.

Tukki — named after a Finnish word meaning “support” — was inspired by Ramiro’s own immigration experience and built to combine AI with human legal expertise in a process that’s often complex and deeply personal.

🔗 Read more:

Ramiro Roballos’ path to Buffalo — and to winning $1 million at 43North Finals 2025 — is anything but traditional. Before becoming the founder and CEO of Tukki.ai, Roballos built his career in Argentina as a professional musician. He performed in a tango quintet, studied musical composition, a...

01/08/2026

Flights have landed.

From across the globe and across the nation, our Y11 founders have officially moved their new homes at !

We kicked off the week with our Welcome Breakfast, thanks to@l . Special shoutout to Brandon Rupp and Ben Throne! Our founders also took a tour of Seneca One, led by Nick Reveles and Adam Leberer.

Welcome to your new home! ❄️