The WNYVA, founded in 1989, is the only not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a business opportunity and investment forum to the Niagara region. The association holds a series of networking meetings throughout the year to facilitate the exchange of information between investors and entrepreneurs.

Our Mission:
The Western New York Venture Association's mission is to elevate the economic growth of the region by proactively increasing the size and sophistication of the angel investors base, and the quality of investments opportunities, throughout Western New York.

Upcoming Events: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. Venture Forum Presenting companies to be determined in mid-August Click Here for details. The Buffalo Club, 388 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York Future Forum Dates: September 16, 2009 December 9, 2009 CALL FOR PRESENTERS Please see How to Present to learn how to be considered as a presenter at a future meeting.

News Headlines: 2009 Explore Buffalo Niagara Investor & Entrepreneur High-Tech Forum - June 25, 2009 Buffalo Angels Participate in AndroBioSys Funding - January 12, 2009 Sendivida Medical Systems Acquired by Mediscience - November 17, 2008 Niagara Dispensing Technologies Raises Additional $3.6 Million - September 8, 2008 Smartpill Secures $20 Million Financing - July 22, 2008 Shop to Cook Gains Investors' Attention - May 19, 2008 As It Is, Inc. Secures $3 Million Equity Funding from WNY Private Investors - February 21, 2008 Associates Interactive (formerly Retail Advantage) raises $800,000 - December 17, 2007 Solar Sentry Raises $700,000 of $1.2 million Round - March 8, 2007 Niagara Dispensing Technologies, Inc. Receives Funding - $3.5 Million Round Led by Rand Capital SBIC, L.P. - April 10, 2006 Rocket Broadband Raises $2.5 million- January 31, 2006 Bridges TV Raises Funding, Launches Network- November 30, 2004 Nanodynamics Raises $12 million Second Round Financing- July 27, 2004