Hiring Will Soon Be a Top Priority for 43North’s Newest Cohort in 2025

On October 10^th, five companies won $1 million investments at the tenth annual 43North startup competition. In the coming months, the winners will move into their new offices at Seneca One in downtown Buffalo. While one company is already based in western New York, the other four will be relocating to Buffalo from different parts of the country. With substantial funding in hand, these startups will focus on growing their businesses, with hiring as a top priority once they begin operations. 

43North’s newest cohort will be actively recruiting for dozens of key positions. If you’re interested in joining one of these startups, keep an eye on the 43North Compass job board or sign up to have jobs emailed directly to you each week. 

You can read more about each of the new 43North portfolio companies below. 

SpikyAI – Harnesses the power of AI to uncover insights, identify areas for improvement, and guide the path to success in your sales meetings. Automatically collects insights from every customer interaction for Voice of Customer analysis and Quality Assurance. SpikyAI is currently based in Brookline, MA. 

Rarebird – Freshly roasted coffee with Px, a natural caffeine alternative that energizes without the jitters or disrupting your sleep. Unlike caffeine, Px boosts alertness and reduces fatigue without making you feel over-caffeinated. Rarebird is currently based in San Francisco, CA. 

HeronAI – HeronAI is transforming data analytics, making insights and understanding accessible to those who can drive real change, without the barriers of technical complexity. HeronAI is currently based in Cambridge, MA. 

FoodNerd – FoodNerd is on a mission to redefine what kids eat today, tomorrow, and in the future. They craft delicious snacks while setting new standards for nutrient density. Believing that parents should never have to compromise their children’s well-being due to busy schedules, FoodNerd is dedicated to creating wholesome, convenient options packed with nature’s best ingredients. FoodNews is currently based in Buffalo, NY. 

CoverRight – Their mission is to bring transparency and accessibility to over 60 million Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. By offering personalized recommendations through technology and friendly advisors, they simplify the often complex and stressful process, helping the 10,000 people retiring daily find and enroll in the right health insurance plan. CoverRight is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. 

Buffalo’s entrepreneurial spirit is certainly alive and well. If you’re ready to join our city in building something big, get your resume ready and head over to 43North Compass for a complete list of opportunities with the region’s hottest startups.