October 16, 2026

See coverage in Inc. and Fintech is Femme about 43North Foundation's bright future

National media came to town looking for startup momentum. They found the 43North Foundation

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The final 43North Finals is in the books and five more companies will receive $1 million investments to operate their high-growth startup companies from Buffalo.

JECA Energy among the five companies chosen for $1M 43North investments

The event attracted media coverage from local outlets and also several publications with national audiences. Those include

Inc. Magazine: Buffalo Built a Startup Scene Around a $1 Million Contest. Now the $100 Million Next Act Begins (link)

Fintech is Femme: America's New Tech Hub (link)

Both stories highlighted 43North's success in sparking entrepreneurial momentum in Buffalo, creating the resources and leverage for the 43North Foundation's $100 million investment.‍

Investing in an entrepreneurial ecosystem that's equitable, ambitious and built to last.