Launch NY
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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Clinical | Mar 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Dimensional Energy | Dec 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Agapé | Dec 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SelectFI, Inc. | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Dentite | Nov 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Zachary Mizener
Investment Manager
Cort Williams
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Launch NY based?
Launch NY is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, United States.
When was Launch NY founded?
Launch NY was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Launch NY have?
Launch NY has 31 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launch NY's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Circuit Clinical, Dimensional Energy, Agapé, SelectFI, Inc., Dentite.
What was Launch NY's most recent investment shown here?
Launch NY's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SelectFI, Inc. in 2025.
What sectors does Launch NY focus on?
Launch NY focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Launch NY focus on?
Launch NY typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Launch NY's AUM?
Launch NY's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.