Launch NY

Launch NY is a nonprofit venture development organization and community development financial institution focused on helping high-growth startups in Upstate New York. It provides pro bono mentoring and capital access, aiming to identify, support, and invest in high-growth, high-impact companies and to catalyze an entrepreneurial culture across western Upstate New York's 27 counties. Founded in 2012 and based in Buffalo, it engages across sectors including advanced manufacturing, biomedical, information technology, clean tech, and other industries to support startup growth and regional economic development.

Mark Branden

Director of Finance and Operations

Marnie LaVigne

President and CEO

Past deals in New York

Diadem Capital

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Diadem Capital, founded in 2022 and based in New York, is a funding and data platform that connects private companies with institutional capital. The platform serves a curated list of venture-backed startups, facilitating access to venture capital and venture debt from Seed through Pre-IPO stages. Investors have the autonomy to select founders they wish to engage with directly. Additionally, Diadem Capital assists Series B+ startups in exploring exit opportunities through partnerships with investment banking firms. The platform operates across various sectors, collaborating with a diverse network of investors, including venture capitalists, corporate venture capitalists, and family offices, who are active in areas such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, ClimateTech, and consumer packaged goods.

SunDensity

Venture Round in 2021
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.

Dimien

Venture Round in 2021
Dimien is a manufacturing company based in Buffalo, New York, established in 2013. It specializes in ceramics and inorganic materials, particularly for use as additives in various applications. The company has developed a patented material for electric vehicle batteries, focusing on novel cathodes that are high-energy, low-cost, and safe. These cathodes are applicable in multiple sectors, including optical devices, automotive adhesives, and plastic composites. Dimien aims to provide clients with battery solutions that balance performance and cost, specifically tailored for electrified vehicles.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2021
Re-Nuble is an agricultural technology company that transforms unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into organic liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Its products stimulate microbial activity in plants' root zones and are available through stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

SunDensity

Series A in 2021
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.

ZIZO Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
ZIZO Technologies Inc. specializes in developing subscription-based software that focuses on workforce management and gamification. Its platform is designed to simplify management activities and enhance productivity across various sectors, including call centers, sales, insurance, and collections. By integrating data software with a gamified environment, ZIZO engages employees, allowing them to work towards goals while earning rewards in a customized game-like setting. This approach not only motivates teams but also provides managers and business owners with access to valuable data through dashboards, facilitating effective front-line management and unlocking the potential of the workforce.

AGAPÉ

Seed Round in 2021
AGAPÉ is a relationship wellness platform designed to spark meaningful conversations and help couples feel and show love. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the platform prompts daily questions to initiate dialogue and offers personalized guidance to improve relationships. By providing a simple, regular cadence of prompts, AGAPÉ supports couples in building stronger communication and emotional connection.

HELIXintel

Convertible Note in 2021
HELIXintel is a technology company based in Hamburg, New York, incorporated in 2019, that develops a computerized maintenance management system and an inventory and task management platform to track the condition, maintenance history, and lifecycle of equipment and property. The platform enables businesses to monitor equipment condition, organize maintenance workflows, and request service and parts, while also serving as a B2B marketplace that connects equipment operators with original equipment manufacturers and their authorized service networks. By centralizing maintenance data and workflows, HELIXintel aims to extend equipment life, improve uptime, and reduce environmental footprint, while saving cash, staff time, and energy for asset-intensive organizations.

ZIZO Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
ZIZO Technologies Inc. specializes in developing subscription-based software that focuses on workforce management and gamification. Its platform is designed to simplify management activities and enhance productivity across various sectors, including call centers, sales, insurance, and collections. By integrating data software with a gamified environment, ZIZO engages employees, allowing them to work towards goals while earning rewards in a customized game-like setting. This approach not only motivates teams but also provides managers and business owners with access to valuable data through dashboards, facilitating effective front-line management and unlocking the potential of the workforce.

ShrubBucket

Venture Round in 2020
ShrubBucket, LLC is an online retailer based in Cayuga, New York, specializing in the sale of a wide variety of plants. The company offers an extensive selection that includes perennials, shrubs, trees, evergreens, fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental grasses, herbs, vines, ferns, annuals, roses, and groundcovers. By delivering plants directly from growers to customers' homes, ShrubBucket provides a convenient solution for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own plants. The company aims to support individuals in their gardening endeavors by supplying a diverse range of horticultural products.

Aurie

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Aurie is a medical device company specializing in reusable urinary catheterization systems. Its flagship product is a portable, battery-operated case that washes, dries, and stores catheters, enabling individuals with mobility or neurological conditions to perform safe and independent urinary care.

SunDensity

Seed Round in 2020
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.

HELIXintel

Convertible Note in 2020
HELIXintel is a technology company based in Hamburg, New York, incorporated in 2019, that develops a computerized maintenance management system and an inventory and task management platform to track the condition, maintenance history, and lifecycle of equipment and property. The platform enables businesses to monitor equipment condition, organize maintenance workflows, and request service and parts, while also serving as a B2B marketplace that connects equipment operators with original equipment manufacturers and their authorized service networks. By centralizing maintenance data and workflows, HELIXintel aims to extend equipment life, improve uptime, and reduce environmental footprint, while saving cash, staff time, and energy for asset-intensive organizations.

Casana

Series A in 2020
Casana, officially known as Heart Health Intelligence Inc., is a healthcare technology company based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for heart health monitoring, primarily through its flagship product, the Heart Seat. This smart toilet seat is designed to facilitate effortless and continuous in-home health monitoring by capturing essential clinical measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, and blood oxygenation. The Heart Seat integrates advanced sensors, including a single-lead ECG, embedded photoplethysmogram LEDs, and sensitive weight sensors, to monitor cardiac activity. By offering a cloud-connected platform, Casana enables healthcare practitioners to track patients' cardiac health beyond traditional clinical settings, thereby enhancing the management of chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes through reliable and consistent vital signs analysis.

Exostellar

Convertible Note in 2020
Exostellar is a technology company that specializes in cloud resource management and optimization, focusing on enhancing cost efficiency in cloud computing. Founded in 2018 and based in Ithaca, New York, the company leverages exclusive license agreements for patent-pending technologies developed at Cornell University, integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into its solutions. Exostellar offers tools such as X-Spot, which dynamically relocates containers between spot and regular instances, and X-Consolidate, which optimizes container usage based on workload fluctuations. The platform combines application containers and virtual machines, allowing for portable architecture and live migration of stateful workloads, ultimately helping enterprises to significantly reduce cloud computing expenses while improving reliability and performance.

Paradigm of New York

Convertible Note in 2020
Paradigm of New York designs and manufactures pollution control devices for diesel and gasoline engines. Paradigm's customers save money on diesel fuel and engine maintenance and improve their productivity. Paradigm was founded to provide unique pollution control devices for the diesel engine industry. Diesel engines are used worldwide as the workhorse of transportation, construction, mining, industry, marine, and agriculture. While diesel engines provide the ultimate in performance and longevity, they are inherently dirty engines resulting in two sets of problems. First, their exhaust gases contain hazardous pollutants such as CO, NOx, and carbon particulate matter (PM) or soot which are associated with childhood asthma, respiratory disease, cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease. Secondly, complicated pollution control systems and devices are required by the EPA to control these hazardous pollutants. These systems and devices are expensive to operate and maintain and they use more diesel fuel. Paradigm technology reduces PM soot in the exhaust. As a result, Paradigm's customers can use their engines with reduced pollution while saving money on maintenance, saving money on diesel fuel, and improving their engine productivity.

Eat Me Ice Cream

Seed Round in 2020
Eat Me is an American artisanal ice cream company based in Rochester. Founded by Amber Odhner, a pastry artist, and Catelyn Augustine, they specialize in unique, plant-based, and dairy-free flavors, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

Eat Me Ice Cream

Convertible Note in 2020
Eat Me is an American artisanal ice cream company based in Rochester. Founded by Amber Odhner, a pastry artist, and Catelyn Augustine, they specialize in unique, plant-based, and dairy-free flavors, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

Casana

Seed Round in 2020
Casana, officially known as Heart Health Intelligence Inc., is a healthcare technology company based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for heart health monitoring, primarily through its flagship product, the Heart Seat. This smart toilet seat is designed to facilitate effortless and continuous in-home health monitoring by capturing essential clinical measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, and blood oxygenation. The Heart Seat integrates advanced sensors, including a single-lead ECG, embedded photoplethysmogram LEDs, and sensitive weight sensors, to monitor cardiac activity. By offering a cloud-connected platform, Casana enables healthcare practitioners to track patients' cardiac health beyond traditional clinical settings, thereby enhancing the management of chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes through reliable and consistent vital signs analysis.

AGAPÉ

Convertible Note in 2020
AGAPÉ is a relationship wellness platform designed to spark meaningful conversations and help couples feel and show love. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, the platform prompts daily questions to initiate dialogue and offers personalized guidance to improve relationships. By providing a simple, regular cadence of prompts, AGAPÉ supports couples in building stronger communication and emotional connection.

VPG Medical

Seed Round in 2020
VPG Medical Inc. is a digital health service company based in Rochester, New York, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative monitoring solutions that utilize video-based sensors embedded in smart devices and personal computers. Its flagship product, CardioGuard, provides cardiac monitoring technology aimed at diagnosing and treating various health conditions, including congestive heart failure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, sleep apnea, obesity, and stroke. By enabling continuous health status monitoring during daily activities, VPG Medical enhances the ability for patients to stay informed about their cardiac health, ultimately contributing to improved diagnoses and therapeutic strategies.

Ru's Pierogi

Convertible Note in 2020
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.

ShrubBucket

Convertible Note in 2019
ShrubBucket, LLC is an online retailer based in Cayuga, New York, specializing in the sale of a wide variety of plants. The company offers an extensive selection that includes perennials, shrubs, trees, evergreens, fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental grasses, herbs, vines, ferns, annuals, roses, and groundcovers. By delivering plants directly from growers to customers' homes, ShrubBucket provides a convenient solution for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own plants. The company aims to support individuals in their gardening endeavors by supplying a diverse range of horticultural products.

SunDensity

Convertible Note in 2019
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.

SunDensity

Pre Seed Round in 2019
SunDensity Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the research, design, and development of innovative Photonic Smart Coating (PSC™) technology. Established in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing efficiencies in photonics through the up and down conversion of light wavelengths, addressing various inefficiencies in the field. SunDensity's PSC™ technology is designed to lower electricity costs generated by solar photovoltaic applications, optimize the thermal and optical properties of architectural glass, and improve the quantum efficiency of optoelectronic instruments. The company also maintains an office in Rochester, New York, where it continues to advance its groundbreaking technologies.

Casana

Convertible Note in 2019
Casana, officially known as Heart Health Intelligence Inc., is a healthcare technology company based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for heart health monitoring, primarily through its flagship product, the Heart Seat. This smart toilet seat is designed to facilitate effortless and continuous in-home health monitoring by capturing essential clinical measurements such as heart rate, blood pressure, cardiac output, ECG, and blood oxygenation. The Heart Seat integrates advanced sensors, including a single-lead ECG, embedded photoplethysmogram LEDs, and sensitive weight sensors, to monitor cardiac activity. By offering a cloud-connected platform, Casana enables healthcare practitioners to track patients' cardiac health beyond traditional clinical settings, thereby enhancing the management of chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes through reliable and consistent vital signs analysis.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2019
Re-Nuble is an agricultural technology company that transforms unrecoverable vegetative food byproducts into organic liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. Its products stimulate microbial activity in plants' root zones and are available through stores and online in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

K-nessio

Convertible Note in 2019
K-nessio is a manufacturing company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in knee support products. The company's flagship offering is the NuNee device, designed to alleviate knee discomfort related to patellofemoral pain. In addition to the NuNee device, K-nessio provides replacement patches to enhance the effectiveness of its products. The company sells its offerings through an online platform, making them accessible to a broader audience.

ShrubBucket

Convertible Note in 2019
ShrubBucket, LLC is an online retailer based in Cayuga, New York, specializing in the sale of a wide variety of plants. The company offers an extensive selection that includes perennials, shrubs, trees, evergreens, fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental grasses, herbs, vines, ferns, annuals, roses, and groundcovers. By delivering plants directly from growers to customers' homes, ShrubBucket provides a convenient solution for gardening enthusiasts looking to cultivate their own plants. The company aims to support individuals in their gardening endeavors by supplying a diverse range of horticultural products.

Eat Me Ice Cream

Seed Round in 2018
Eat Me is an American artisanal ice cream company based in Rochester. Founded by Amber Odhner, a pastry artist, and Catelyn Augustine, they specialize in unique, plant-based, and dairy-free flavors, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

Continual Care Solutions

Convertible Note in 2018
Continual Care Solutions, Inc. is a Pittsford, New York-based company that specializes in a cloud-based platform designed to support care managers and social workers in managing at-risk populations. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on integrating social determinants of health—such as housing, education, and behavioral health—with clinical care. Its platform enhances the ability of care managers to uncover insights and collaborate with community-based organizations, research programs, and subject matter experts. By providing operational tools and resources tailored for a managed care and value-based environment, Continual Care Solutions aims to improve the well-being of individuals while streamlining processes for care managers. The company emphasizes a commitment to optimizing care experiences and fostering sustainable outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Ionica Sciences

Convertible Note in 2018
Ionica Sciences, Inc. is a diagnostic company based in Ithaca, New York, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a spectroscopy-based diagnostic platform that employs surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) technology. This innovative approach is designed to diagnose a range of diseases, including vector-borne, sexually transmitted, and neurological conditions. Ionica Sciences focuses on creating in-vitro diagnostic assay tests, particularly for Lyme disease and other infectious diseases, allowing medical professionals to detect biologically relevant targets such as pathogens and hormones. By providing accurate and rapid diagnostic solutions, the company aims to enhance clinical decision-making, reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage, and lower healthcare costs associated with misdiagnoses.

Ru's Pierogi

Angel Round in 2018
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.

K-nessio

Convertible Note in 2018
K-nessio is a manufacturing company based in Rochester, New York, specializing in knee support products. The company's flagship offering is the NuNee device, designed to alleviate knee discomfort related to patellofemoral pain. In addition to the NuNee device, K-nessio provides replacement patches to enhance the effectiveness of its products. The company sells its offerings through an online platform, making them accessible to a broader audience.

Pelitex

Convertible Note in 2018
Pelitex Inc. is a technology firm based in Syracuse, New York, specializing in the design and manufacture of Nanogradient, a customizable nanoscale alloy with properties that mimic stainless steel. Founded in 2015, Pelitex focuses on developing nanoparticle materials that exhibit superior magnetic, electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics, making them valuable across various sectors, including life sciences, diagnostics, therapeutics, and drug discovery. The Nanogradient technology offers significant advantages over traditional materials, particularly in applications where enhanced magnetism, stability, and corrosion resistance are critical. By enabling the creation of highly functionalized and magnetically tunable materials, Pelitex addresses complex challenges in multiple industries, positioning itself as a leader in nanotechnology innovation.

Pelitex

Convertible Note in 2018
Pelitex Inc. is a technology firm based in Syracuse, New York, specializing in the design and manufacture of Nanogradient, a customizable nanoscale alloy with properties that mimic stainless steel. Founded in 2015, Pelitex focuses on developing nanoparticle materials that exhibit superior magnetic, electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics, making them valuable across various sectors, including life sciences, diagnostics, therapeutics, and drug discovery. The Nanogradient technology offers significant advantages over traditional materials, particularly in applications where enhanced magnetism, stability, and corrosion resistance are critical. By enabling the creation of highly functionalized and magnetically tunable materials, Pelitex addresses complex challenges in multiple industries, positioning itself as a leader in nanotechnology innovation.

Olive Ridley Paints

Convertible Note in 2017
Olive Ridley, a subsidiary of Solara, Inc., specializes in the production of premium recycled paint, aiming to connect paint recyclers with sustainable building practices. The company offers a latex paint product that contains 85% post-consumer recycled content, making it a pioneering option in New York State as the first commercially available recycled-content paint. Olive Ridley addresses the issue of excess waste paint by providing a high-quality, eco-friendly alternative that is UL ECOLOGO Certified, ensuring a reduced environmental impact. The company serves private businesses and institutions, contributing to the growing demand for non-toxic and sustainable paint solutions. Solara, Inc. holds certification as a New York State Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).

Rachel's Remedy

Convertible Note in 2017
Rachel's Remedy, LLC is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in producing breastfeeding relief packs designed to provide comfort and alleviate discomfort for nursing mothers. The company offers products that employ moist heat therapy, which is FDA-cleared, to help increase milk supply and relieve various breastfeeding-related issues. These breastfeeding relief packs can be purchased online and are also supplied to wholesale and medical professionals, ensuring that mothers have access to effective therapeutic treatments for their breastfeeding conditions.

Evoke Healthy Foods

Convertible Note in 2017
Evoke Healthy Foods is a company based in Rochester, New York, that specializes in producing muesli, a ready-to-eat cereal made from a blend of oats, whole grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sweeteners. The company is committed to promoting healthy and active lifestyles by offering high-quality, nutritious products. Since its incorporation in 2010, Evoke Healthy Foods has expanded its market presence by selling muesli through retail stores across the United States, as well as through online channels. Originally known as Muesli Fusion, Inc., the company rebranded to Evoke Healthy Foods in March 2014 to better reflect its mission and product offerings.

Rachel's Remedy

Convertible Note in 2017
Rachel's Remedy, LLC is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in producing breastfeeding relief packs designed to provide comfort and alleviate discomfort for nursing mothers. The company offers products that employ moist heat therapy, which is FDA-cleared, to help increase milk supply and relieve various breastfeeding-related issues. These breastfeeding relief packs can be purchased online and are also supplied to wholesale and medical professionals, ensuring that mothers have access to effective therapeutic treatments for their breastfeeding conditions.

House At Work

Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2015, House At Work is an online platform that connects homeowners with contractors for home improvement projects. Homeowners can post project details, while contractors submit bids. Once selected, homeowners can communicate directly with the chosen contractor.

Pelitex

Convertible Note in 2017
Pelitex Inc. is a technology firm based in Syracuse, New York, specializing in the design and manufacture of Nanogradient, a customizable nanoscale alloy with properties that mimic stainless steel. Founded in 2015, Pelitex focuses on developing nanoparticle materials that exhibit superior magnetic, electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics, making them valuable across various sectors, including life sciences, diagnostics, therapeutics, and drug discovery. The Nanogradient technology offers significant advantages over traditional materials, particularly in applications where enhanced magnetism, stability, and corrosion resistance are critical. By enabling the creation of highly functionalized and magnetically tunable materials, Pelitex addresses complex challenges in multiple industries, positioning itself as a leader in nanotechnology innovation.

TenCar

Seed Round in 2017
Tencar, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing ostomy appliances designed specifically for active-lifestyle colostomy and ileostomy patients. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Batavia, New York, Tencar offers the Choice Cap System, which features a double-flanged attachment method. This system includes a lightweight, airtight, and molded waterproof cap that can be used with or without a traditional soft inner pouch. The Choice Cap System consists of three main components: the Choice Cap, a plastic prosthetic device for managing fecal waste; the Dual-Flanged Choice Cap Wafer, which serves multiple purposes; and a pouch that attaches to the wafer's inner flange for added protection and security. By providing a reliable barrier against leakage and odors, Tencar's products enhance the confidence and quality of life for the nearly one million ostomy patients in the United States.

Rachel's Remedy

Convertible Note in 2017
Rachel's Remedy, LLC is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in producing breastfeeding relief packs designed to provide comfort and alleviate discomfort for nursing mothers. The company offers products that employ moist heat therapy, which is FDA-cleared, to help increase milk supply and relieve various breastfeeding-related issues. These breastfeeding relief packs can be purchased online and are also supplied to wholesale and medical professionals, ensuring that mothers have access to effective therapeutic treatments for their breastfeeding conditions.

AccuTheranostics

Convertible Note in 2017
AccuTheranostics is a biotechnology company specializing in personalized chemotherapy testing services for cancer treatment. It uses proprietary technologies to provide patient-specific diagnostic information, enabling oncologists to tailor treatments based on individual biological responses. The company's laboratory services aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Abcombi Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2017
Abcombi Biosciences, established on June 22, 2015, is a biotechnology company headquartered in Buffalo, New York, focused on pre-clinical vaccine and therapeutic development. Founded on research from the University at Buffalo's Chemical & Biological Engineering Department, the company aims to deliver innovative vaccine and anti-infective solutions. Abcombi has created advanced technologies, including a novel biofilm model that accurately simulates the disease progression of bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. This model, combined with bioinformatics, aids in identifying disease-specific antigens. Additionally, the company has developed a unique coupling mechanism for the simpler manufacture of polysaccharide conjugate vaccines and a broad-spectrum RNA-based therapy targeting influenza. Through these approaches, Abcombi seeks to provide effective interventions for complex diseases, enhancing healthcare providers' ability to address these significant health challenges.

MotionSavvy

Convertible Note in 2016
MotionSavvy LLC is a company focused on enhancing communication for the deaf and hard of hearing community through innovative technology. Based in Rochester, New York, MotionSavvy develops a translation tool that utilizes gesture recognition technology to interpret sign language. The company's flagship product, Leap, is a 3D sensing device that captures subtle hand movements and translates them into text letters, facilitating better communication. Additionally, MotionSavvy offers educational applications and accessories to further support its users. With a target market of approximately 370 million deaf and hard of hearing individuals worldwide, the company aims to provide affordable solutions that improve accessibility and bridge communication gaps.

Rachel's Remedy

Convertible Note in 2016
Rachel's Remedy, LLC is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in producing breastfeeding relief packs designed to provide comfort and alleviate discomfort for nursing mothers. The company offers products that employ moist heat therapy, which is FDA-cleared, to help increase milk supply and relieve various breastfeeding-related issues. These breastfeeding relief packs can be purchased online and are also supplied to wholesale and medical professionals, ensuring that mothers have access to effective therapeutic treatments for their breastfeeding conditions.

Evoke Healthy Foods

Convertible Note in 2016
Evoke Healthy Foods is a company based in Rochester, New York, that specializes in producing muesli, a ready-to-eat cereal made from a blend of oats, whole grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and sweeteners. The company is committed to promoting healthy and active lifestyles by offering high-quality, nutritious products. Since its incorporation in 2010, Evoke Healthy Foods has expanded its market presence by selling muesli through retail stores across the United States, as well as through online channels. Originally known as Muesli Fusion, Inc., the company rebranded to Evoke Healthy Foods in March 2014 to better reflect its mission and product offerings.

TenCar

Convertible Note in 2016
Tencar, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing ostomy appliances designed specifically for active-lifestyle colostomy and ileostomy patients. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Batavia, New York, Tencar offers the Choice Cap System, which features a double-flanged attachment method. This system includes a lightweight, airtight, and molded waterproof cap that can be used with or without a traditional soft inner pouch. The Choice Cap System consists of three main components: the Choice Cap, a plastic prosthetic device for managing fecal waste; the Dual-Flanged Choice Cap Wafer, which serves multiple purposes; and a pouch that attaches to the wafer's inner flange for added protection and security. By providing a reliable barrier against leakage and odors, Tencar's products enhance the confidence and quality of life for the nearly one million ostomy patients in the United States.

Rachel's Remedy

Convertible Note in 2016
Rachel's Remedy, LLC is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in producing breastfeeding relief packs designed to provide comfort and alleviate discomfort for nursing mothers. The company offers products that employ moist heat therapy, which is FDA-cleared, to help increase milk supply and relieve various breastfeeding-related issues. These breastfeeding relief packs can be purchased online and are also supplied to wholesale and medical professionals, ensuring that mothers have access to effective therapeutic treatments for their breastfeeding conditions.
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