Launch NY

Launch NY is a nonprofit venture development organization based in Buffalo, New York, founded in 2012. As a Community Financial Institution designated by the U.S. Treasury, it focuses on supporting high-growth potential startups across the 27 counties of Upstate New York. The organization provides pro bono mentoring and facilitates access to capital for emerging companies in various sectors, including advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology, cleantech, and consumer goods. Launch NY's mission is to identify and invest in impactful businesses while fostering a robust entrepreneurial culture in the region. Through its initiatives, it aims to catalyze economic growth and innovation in Upstate New York.

Mark Branden

Director of Finance and Operations

Marnie LaVigne

President and CEO

Past deals in Dating

Agapé

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of relationship wellness platform designed to help people feel and show love. The company's platform sends daily questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, enabling couples to get personalized advice and suggestions to improve their relationships.

Agapé

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of relationship wellness platform designed to help people feel and show love. The company's platform sends daily questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, enabling couples to get personalized advice and suggestions to improve their relationships.

Agapé

Convertible Note in 2020
Developer of relationship wellness platform designed to help people feel and show love. The company's platform sends daily questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, enabling couples to get personalized advice and suggestions to improve their relationships.

Agape

Convertible Note in 2020
Agapé is a platform scientifically designed to strengthen romantic relationships through personalized daily questions. Agape is a mobile platform that uses 5 steps - communication, affirmation, reflection, investment, and council - to provide a daily way to strengthen your relationship in three minutes or less. It was founded in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York.
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