Launch NY

Launch NY

Buffalo, New Yorklaunchny.org

Overview

Launch NY is a venture capital firm based in Buffalo, New York. The firm seeks to invest in the advanced manufacturing, biomedical, chemicals, materials, cleantech, consumer goods and services, food and beverages, information technology, web technology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, mobile technology, sensors, and nanotechnology sectors. Launch NY operates the most active seed fund in New York State and one of the most active seed funds in the entire country. The Launch NY Seed Fund provides $25,000 to $100,000 to support proof-of-concept activities that help startups become ready for investment capital from Launch NY and others.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

15

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
CryoBioFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
SelectFI, Inc.Dec 2025SeedCo-investor
CareTech HumanMay 2025Pre SeedLead
DentiteNov 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Ognomy SleepAug 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Zachary Mizener

Investment Manager

Cort Williams

Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBuffalo, New York
Year Founded2012

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