Updated: June 13, 2026
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Launch NY
Founded 2012 · Buffalo, USA
Launch NY is a U.S. Treasury-designated Community Financial Institution (CDFI) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit venture development organization.
Total investments
165
Successful exits
2
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Description
Seed-stage investor for high-growth Upstate New York startups, unique nonprofit CDFI operating an evergreen seed fund and offering long-term pro bono mentorship with regional community-impact focus.
Founded2012
Location
Investment offer
Can lead rounds
No
Lead preference
Sometimes
Details
Avg Check: $200K - $1M ·
Funding requirements
We invest in community development as a nonprofit venture organization, focusing on social entrepreneurship.