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Welcome to the BootSector Newsletter

Introducing the BootSector newsletter: what we've been building, who we've been supporting, and what's next for WNY's startup community.

May 13, 2026

Top Seedz Founder to Speak at UB CEL Graduation

Top Seedz founder Rebecca Brady speaks at UB CEL graduation. Entrepreneurs of color discuss overcoming bias at a 43North panel June 12 in Buffalo.

June 17, 2024

Offerwell Raises $1MM; Kyklo Acquired by Epicor

Offerwell raises $1MM in pre-seed from local investors to transform Buffalo real estate. Kyklo, founded in 2014, acquired by Epicor after raising $8.5MM in VC.

June 10, 2024

Launch NY Invests $175k Each in Three WNY Startups

Launch NY invests $175k each in Caretech Human, TelosAir, and Edenesque across Rochester, Ithaca, and Buffalo. Max Irwin featured; 43North deadline June 7.

June 3, 2024

Memorial Day Edition: Centivo Acquired by Eden Health

Centivo acquired by Eden Health. BetterMynd grows customers and headcount. UB Cultivator announces a new AI-focused cohort. BootSector pauses for Memorial Day.

May 28, 2024

Pitch-In Buffalo May 22; Vote for 43North at TechCrunch

Pitch-In Buffalo returns to 701 Ellicott May 22. Vote for Colleen Heidinger at TechCrunch Disrupt by May 24. A.J. Franklin featured as 2024 community leader.

May 20, 2024
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