WNY Impact Investment Fund
Impact investorInvestment thesis
The firm invests in high-upside startups that generate substantial social impact alongside commercial potential. Portfolio companies create local employment, revitalize manufacturing infrastructure, and demonstrate strong business fundamentals while advancing community benefit.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 25, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 16 portfolio companiesEdTech ×2SaaS ×2Construction Tech ×1Fintech ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBuffalo, US
Daniel J. DiPofi(Director)Patrick J. O'Connor(Executive Officer, Director)Katie J. Sullivan(Executive Officer)David Brown(Director)
Arbol is a student financial success platform that helps higher education institutions improve enrollment, retention, and completion by guiding students through financial aid decisions and requirements. The platform addresses financial barriers that cause students to stop out of college by centralizing information and providing clarity on financial obligations.
EdTechFintechSaaSBuffalo, US
CAHill TECH develops aQuiRe, a mobile app platform with safety and skills training videos for construction workers. The company provides workforce development and safety training solutions for construction companies and aspiring workers.
Construction TechEdTechHR TechSaaSAkron, US
Carley Hill(Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does WNY Impact Investment Fund focus on?
- WNY Impact Investment Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good.
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