# Launch NY

> Nonprofit venture development organization and CDFI for Upstate New York, combining mentorship with InvestLocal seed capital. LP Fund I raised $5.425M (2019); LP Fund II raised $15.775M (2023). Roughly $17M–$19.5M invested across 100+ companies since 2016. Headquartered in Buffalo; serves 36 Upstate counties.

## Profile

- **Typical check size:** $250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Buffalo, NY
- **AUM:** N/A
- **Rounds they lead:** Pre-Seed, Seed
- **Rounds they invest:** Pre-Seed, Seed

## Links

- [Website](https://launchny.org)

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