Startup Week is Here; 43North Awards $5MM to Five Startups

Here's what's happening in the WNY Startup Community, brought to you by BootSector.

Startup Week is here! Thanks to all to all our volunteers!

https://youtu.be/kS-IDhSR5T0

And it wouldn't be possible without an army of Startup Community Volunteers! Thank you to everyone that pitched in to create the best grassroots, all-volunteer startup event in Western New York for the second year in a row!

Now all that's left is for you to attend. Don't miss out - register today (404 Link Removed) !

Pitch10 - BootSector takes home $1,000!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch10-2023-tickets-710324237917?aff=oddtdtcreator

BootSector Director Kamal Patel (404 Link Removed) rocked the mic at Pitch10 and brought home $1,000 in grant funding for BootSector!

We rely on grants and donations like this to power and provide all the fantastic programming to make WNY's Startup Community the best in the nation. Thanks United Way's Next Generation United (404 Link Removed) for in believing in BootSector.

BootSector Director Jonathan Wess is named to the

Inno 5 Under 25

Buffalo Inno has named BootSector Director Jonathan Wess (404 Link Removed) as one of it's 5 WNY Entrepreneurs Under 25 (404 Link Removed) We're proud to have Jonathan on board and we're excited about everything he brings to the WNY Startup Community. Congratulations Jonathan!

Upcoming Events - Powered by BootSector

Check out these great events, all Powered by BootSector!

Buffalo Startup Week (404 Link Removed) Powered by BootSector November 13-17 at Seneca One

Funding News

Three cheers to these startups that are raising funds! (We're at $33,028,000 this year, in case you're counting. We are!)

Rochester-based startup Sydor Technologies has been awarded a $200k SBIR Grant (404 Link Removed) . Congratulations to David Garand (404 Link Removed)and the Sydor Technologies team on your raise!

Buffalo-based SelectFi recently raised $1.985MM as part of their pre-seed round (404 Link Removed) . Congratulations to Drew Dorn (404 Link Removed)and the rest of the SelectFi team on your raise!

Buffalo-based Offerwell recently raised $500k as part of their pre-seed round (404 Link Removed) . Investors include the University at Buffalo Cultivator program, Dan Magnuszewski, and Mark Longo. Congratulations to Simon Mahfoud (404 Link Removed) , Nick Giambra (404 Link Removed), and the rest of the Offerwell team on your raise!

New York State made some big investments into the following startups, creating or cementing their connection to Western New York! Let's give each of the a warm welcome!

Through Luminate :

• Oculi ($1MM)
• Digiteyez ($400k)
• NanoPattern Technologies ($200k)
• Quantune Technologies ($200k)
• Swave Photonics ($200k)
• Photonect Interconnect Solutions ($50k)

Through 43North :

• Guidesly ($1MM)
• StoreCash ($1MM)
• Stepwise ($1MM)
• KAV ($1MM)
• Kiddie Kredit ($1MM)

Funding Opportunities

Is your startup looking for investment? Of course it is. Check out these opportunities! https://ubuffalo.startuptree.co/event/s/LtBXG2fXwJvrXBxgz9JJr6/Get-Seeded-%257C-Fall-2023?inf_contact_keyY0175e35a481339e23a92e5c594f270680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

Get Seeded

Amount: $500 - Multiple Grants

Deadlines: One Grant Each Month - Ends December 16 Requirements: Your startup must have a current UB student as a team member.

Buffalo Small Business Assistance Program

Amount: $7,500 - $25,000

Deadlines: January 1 Requirements: See the link for more information. This grant has recently been opened to business owners that live outside of Buffalo.

Nextcorps Embark

Amount: No-Code Training

Deadlines: December 1, 2023 Requirements: Must reside in Monroe County (see other requirements in the link)

In Case You Missed it - Startup News Briefs

Check out these news briefs compiled by the BootSector team! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/codysemrau_when-i-founded-bettermynd-in-2017-i-had-activity-7114623741040488448-_jcS/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://www.buffalorising.com/2023/10/offerwell-puts-the-power-of-real-estate-listings-to-work-with-seamless-listing-dashboard/ https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/43north-ampaworks-bianca-gonzalex-technology-medical-inventory-tracking-buffalo-growth/article_35d59564-6131-11ee-9d7d-73b3218a452f.html

Contrasts

Founding a startup is tough. You're going to have good days and bad days. Sometimes, quite a few bad days in a row. But those bad days aren't really “bad” at all. They're just different.

After all, feelings of anxiety means you're taking a risk, not that something is wrong. If you fall short and feel dissapointed, it can drive you to try a better path.

In other words, you can strive meaningfully and live life to the fullest without experiencing anxiety or disappointment. These aren't signs that your startup has gone wrong, but a clear signal that you're making progress.

Jordan Walbesser Executive Director, BootSector Share this mailing list with your friends!