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 Non-Profit

MemoryFox

Seed Round in 2022
MemoryFox is a SaaS marketing platform designed for nonprofits. It helps these organizations gather and share engaging content from their communities, streamlining the process from capture to presentation on various platforms.

MemoryFox

Convertible Note in 2020
MemoryFox is a SaaS marketing platform designed for nonprofits. It helps these organizations gather and share engaging content from their communities, streamlining the process from capture to presentation on various platforms.

MemoryFox

Convertible Note in 2019
MemoryFox is a SaaS marketing platform designed for nonprofits. It helps these organizations gather and share engaging content from their communities, streamlining the process from capture to presentation on various platforms.

SimpleFund

Convertible Note in 2018
SimpleFund is a mobile fundraising platform that enables individuals to raise money for non-profit organizations without the need to buy or sell products or directly solicit donations. Users engage with content such as articles, videos, and surveys within the app, earning points for each activity. These points are then converted into monetary donations, which are directed to the user's chosen non-profit. By leveraging advertisement revenue, SimpleFund democratizes the fundraising process, allowing anyone with a smartphone and a few minutes to contribute to their favorite causes. The platform empowers users to support educational institutions and other charitable organizations simply through their engagement with the app.

SimpleFund

Convertible Note in 2017
SimpleFund is a mobile fundraising platform that enables individuals to raise money for non-profit organizations without the need to buy or sell products or directly solicit donations. Users engage with content such as articles, videos, and surveys within the app, earning points for each activity. These points are then converted into monetary donations, which are directed to the user's chosen non-profit. By leveraging advertisement revenue, SimpleFund democratizes the fundraising process, allowing anyone with a smartphone and a few minutes to contribute to their favorite causes. The platform empowers users to support educational institutions and other charitable organizations simply through their engagement with the app.

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).
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