3AM Innovations specializes in developing advanced software solutions for emergency response teams. Their flagship product, FLORIAN, is a mobile command platform designed to enhance incident management for emergency responders. It offers comprehensive oversight of incident pre-planning and provides real-time tracking of personnel and tactics on a single adaptive screen. This situational tracking system significantly improves the safety and situational awareness of first responders by actively monitoring their locations within buildings during emergencies. Additionally, FLORIAN facilitates detailed record-keeping for after-action reviews and training, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness and preparedness of emergency services.
Arbol is a platform designed to assist students from low socioeconomic backgrounds by providing financial support for their non-tuition expenses through recurring micro grants. It connects these students with a community of supporters, allowing them to raise funds to cover living costs. The platform emphasizes transparency and personal connection, enabling online supporters to engage meaningfully with the students they assist. Additionally, Arbol fosters a network where students can interact with sponsors, gain valuable advice, and build relationships that contribute to their personal and academic growth.
Arbol
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Arbol is a platform designed to assist students from low socioeconomic backgrounds by providing financial support for their non-tuition expenses through recurring micro grants. It connects these students with a community of supporters, allowing them to raise funds to cover living costs. The platform emphasizes transparency and personal connection, enabling online supporters to engage meaningfully with the students they assist. Additionally, Arbol fosters a network where students can interact with sponsors, gain valuable advice, and build relationships that contribute to their personal and academic growth.
Buffalo Filmworks
Venture Round in 2022
Buffalo Filmworks is a film studio that specializes in providing comprehensive services for the motion picture industry. The company offers a range of facilities and resources, including sound stages, prop and equipment rentals, and living accommodations. Additionally, it provides dressing rooms, office space, and catering services to support film production. By equipping filmmakers with advanced stages and props, Buffalo Filmworks aims to facilitate the creation of high-quality movies and television series, catering to the needs of both independent and large-scale productions.
Circuit Clinical
Venture Round in 2022
Circuit Clinical is an integrated research organization that has emerged from the experience of a physician engaged in clinical research within a private practice. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance the way clinical research is conducted by emphasizing physician and participant engagement. Circuit Clinical leverages a network of over 1 million patients, utilizing direct HIPAA/FDA-compliant Electronic Medical Record reviews to identify motivated participants. The organization provides research services that facilitate access to clinical research, guiding both experienced and novice community physicians and their patients through each step of the clinical research process. Through its technology products and focus on participant and physician experience, Circuit Clinical seeks to improve research site quality and patient safety, creating a more efficient pathway for clinical research.
CleanFiber
Venture Round in 2021
CleanFiber, LLC is a manufacturer of cellulose insulation materials designed for use in attics, walls, and floors of both residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, the company specializes in producing high-performance, carbon-negative insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables construction companies to build fire-resistant structures while maintaining cost competitiveness. CleanFiber has transitioned from its former name, UltraCell Insulation, LLC, in September 2018, and is currently focused on rapidly scaling up production to meet growing demand in the insulation market.
Circuit Clinical
Series B in 2021
Circuit Clinical is an integrated research organization that has emerged from the experience of a physician engaged in clinical research within a private practice. Established in 2015, the company aims to enhance the way clinical research is conducted by emphasizing physician and participant engagement. Circuit Clinical leverages a network of over 1 million patients, utilizing direct HIPAA/FDA-compliant Electronic Medical Record reviews to identify motivated participants. The organization provides research services that facilitate access to clinical research, guiding both experienced and novice community physicians and their patients through each step of the clinical research process. Through its technology products and focus on participant and physician experience, Circuit Clinical seeks to improve research site quality and patient safety, creating a more efficient pathway for clinical research.
Garwood Medical Devices
Series B in 2019
Garwood Medical Devices, LLC is a Buffalo, New York-based company that develops and manufactures innovative medical devices aimed at combating infections related to prosthetic implants and wound healing. The company specializes in BioPrax, a minimally invasive device designed to target and eliminate biofilm infections on prosthetic knee implants during early intervention procedures. By effectively addressing infection-causing bacteria without necessitating follow-up surgeries, Garwood Medical Devices enables healthcare practitioners to improve treatment outcomes and help patients retain their implants. Originally founded as Enermed, LLC in 2014, the company rebranded to its current name in December 2015, reflecting its commitment to advancing medical technology in the field of infection management.
SomaDetect
Seed Round in 2019
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components through advanced sensor technology. SomaDetect's innovative system measures critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in raw milk during each milking session. By offering automated and chemical-free analysis, the company empowers farmers to identify potential issues early, manage herd health effectively, reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, and ensure high-quality milk is delivered to bulk supplies. With a focus on leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, SomaDetect aims to enhance decision-making for dairy farmers, ultimately improving the quality of milk production.
Ru's Pierogi
Funding Round in 2019
Ru's Pierogi is a food manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. The company specializes in producing and distributing a variety of dumplings, known for their plump, doughy texture and unique, modern flavor profiles. Ru’s Pierogi offers a versatile range of products, including apple pierogi, banana pepper cheese pierogi, and Asian pork pierogi, all crafted from fresh ingredients. These dumplings cater to different meal occasions, making them suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. By focusing on quality and creativity, Ru's Pierogi provides customers with innovative menu options that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
CleanFiber
Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC is a manufacturer of cellulose insulation materials designed for use in attics, walls, and floors of both residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, the company specializes in producing high-performance, carbon-negative insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables construction companies to build fire-resistant structures while maintaining cost competitiveness. CleanFiber has transitioned from its former name, UltraCell Insulation, LLC, in September 2018, and is currently focused on rapidly scaling up production to meet growing demand in the insulation market.