Launch Ny

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2012

AUM

-

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Launch NY is a venture capital firm based in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2012. The firm operates as a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and focuses on supporting startups in Upstate New York. With a team of four professionals, Launch NY provides both capital and mentorship to early-stage companies, aiming to drive regional growth and innovation.

The firm invests across various sectors including advanced manufacturing, biomedical, cleantech, consumer goods, food and beverages, information technology, and life sciences. Launch NY typically invests in seed to Series B stages, with check sizes ranging from $200K to $1M. The firm manages an evergreen seed fund and collaborates with an investor network of accredited angel investors to support its portfolio companies.

Notable investments by Launch NY include For Bitter For Worse - a beverage company, CryoBio - specializing in agricultural chemicals, and Exostellar - a company in the cleantech sector. The firm has funded over 110 companies, contributing to the creation of more than 10,000 jobs in the region.

Industry

Consumer Products Food and Beverage Life Sciences ClimateTech

Contacts

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Marnie LaVigne President and CEO
President and CEO
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Casey Waterman Investment Associate
Investment Associate
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Launch Ny

Launch Ny is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Launch Ny is located in Buffalo, New York, United States.
Launch Ny was founded in 2012.
Launch Ny invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, ClimateTech.
Launch Ny invests in companies and startups in North America.
Launch Ny invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
Launch Ny usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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