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UBCultivator

701 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States

Overview

Although the State University of New York system boasts a number of impressive colleges, none are as comprehensive as the University at Buffalo (UB). With nearly 30,000 students, the University at Buffalo is the largest of the SUNYs, yet it maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio under 13:1. UB’s academics are divided amongst more than a dozen schools and colleges. About 100 undergraduate degrees are available, as well as nearly 300 master’s, doctoral and professional degrees. This staggering variety of academics is enough to satisfy even the most intellectually curious of students. Student life at UB features a number of ways to get involved, including service programs, student organizations, and Greek life. The university also organizes several cultural events throughout the year, such as concerts and guest speakers. The typical University at Buffalo financial aid packages is consist of a federal grant and loan, a campus job and an institutional scholarship. UB’s scholarships are based on merit and can be renewed for up to four years. Admissions to UB are competitive, and the university recommends rigorous college prep coursework in high school. Your academic record is the main consideration, but UB’s admissions officers also consider a variety of criteria, such as community service, creative ability, and leadership.

Total investments
2
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
9

Sector focus

  • Education
  • Hardware
  • Knowledge Management
  • Universities
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Investment portfolio

  • Ognomy

    Participated · Series A · Jul 2026

    Ognomy offers an AI-enabled virtual sleep care platform aimed at treating sleep apnea. The company plans to use its recently raised capital to expand access to its virtual platform, accelerate product development, and scale operations across the U.S. Ognomy secured $20 million in a Series A financing that included investments from UB Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships' Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund. The financing announcement frames the investment as part of regional efforts to support high-growth startups and the local innovation ecosystem. No revenue, user metrics, or founding year were provided in the article. The company is headquartered in Buffalo.

  • Refraction

    Led · Equity · Feb 2024

    Refraction builds digital tools aimed at helping car dealerships sell more cars and improve customer experience. The company describes its product as future-proofing dealerships with powerful digital tools. It is based in Buffalo, NY. The article announces that Refraction received a $100,000 investment from UBCultivator. The announcement appeared via the University at Buffalo's Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships LinkedIn post. The LinkedIn post included a congratulatory note reading "Congrats Jason!".

Team

  • Nathan K. Hall

    Founder

  • Millard Fillmore

    Founder

  • Paul G. Ambrose

    Adjunct Associate Research Professor

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  • Arun Vishwanath

    Associate Professor

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