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Rochester-Built Startup Locke Launches Open Passkey, Aims to Eliminate Passwords for Developers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester-based startup is solving one of the internet’s most persistent friction points: passwords. Locke , led by CEO Connor Peters, has announced the release of Open Passkey , a new, 100% free, open-source library designed to make passwordless authentication simple to implement across nearly any application. Alongside the library, the company is also launching Locke Gateway, a free, "backendless" authentication server that allows developers to deploy se
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Rochester-Built Startup Locke Launches Open Passkey, Aims to Eliminate Passwords for Developers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester-based startup is solving one of the internet’s most persistent friction points: passwords. Locke , led by CEO Connor Peters, has announced the release of Open Passkey , a new, 100% free, open-source library designed to make passwordless authentication simple to implement across nearly any application. Alongside the library, the company is also launching Locke Gateway, a free, "backendless" authentication server that allows developers to deploy se
Apr 15
Brown and White Ventures Backs Stak Mobility to Rethink Urban Infrastructure
Rochester, N.Y. - Brown and White Ventures has announced a new investment in Stak Mobility , a company focused on reshaping how cities use space, energy, and transportation infrastructure. The announcement signals continued momentum for the Upstate New York-based venture firm, which is actively investing in companies tackling large-scale, system-level challenges across industries. Stak Mobility is building what it describes as a new model for urban infrastructure—one that co
Apr 9
Style Meets Software: Inside Rochester’s Newest Fashion Tech Startup
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After more than a decade in the tech industry, Kyla Brown is applying her product mindset to a new challenge: fixing how people shop online. As the founder of Closet OS, a Rochester-based fashion technology startup launched in 2025, Brown is building a platform designed to make personal style more intuitive, personalized, and efficient. Closet OS sits at the intersection of retail, fashion, and technology, aiming to modernize an e-commerce experience that B
Apr 8
Real Insights, No Fluff: UR’s Startup & VC Night
Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester’s next generation of founders, investors, and operators gathered this past Saturday at Fairport Brewing Co. for Start-up and VC Night, an event hosted by the Simon School Venture Fund (SSVF) , Net Impact , Uncorked, and the Simon Entrepreneurs Association (SEA). Designed as both an educational forum and a community-building experience, the evening delivered a strong signal: Rochester’s innovation economy continues to gain momentum, driven by access
Apr 6
Eastman’s Global Talent Pipeline Meets Rochester’s Innovation Economy — One Free Concert at a Time
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In conversations about innovation economies, the focus typically lands on technology, startups, and capital flows. In Rochester, that definition is broader and more interesting. Arts and culture are not adjacent to innovation here; they are foundational to it. At the center of that ecosystem sits the Eastman School of Music . Consistently ranked among the top music schools in the world, Eastman brings elite global talent, students, faculty, and visiting arti
Apr 3
Upstate Venture Connect Selects Seven High-Growth Startups for 2026 Founder Roadshow to Detroit Tech Week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has announced the eight founders from seven high-growth Upstate startups selected to participate in its first Founder Roadshow of 2026, a curated delegation heading to Michigan Tech Week in Detroit this May. The “Upstate to Detroit: Founders Roadshow” will bring a cohort of venture-scale companies into one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing innovation hubs for a multi-day immersion designed to accelerate growth, unlock capital,
Apr 3
TechRochester Announces 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Nominees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — TechRochester has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 Technology Woman of the Year and Emerging Technology Woman of the Year Awards, marking the 25th anniversary of one of the region’s most established recognitions of women in technology. The annual event highlights leaders across Greater Rochester who are driving innovation, advancing STEM careers, and strengthening the local technology ecosystem. The awards also emphasize mentorship, community
Mar 19
Founder Insights: How Perdix Software CEO Steven Smith Is Digitizing Manufacturing from Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before he was building software for manufacturers, Steven Smith was already experimenting with entrepreneurship. As a child growing up in Greece, New York, he built haunted houses and arcade-style attractions in his grandmother’s basement and charged family members admission. “ It was probably the first time I realized you could build something and people would actually pay for it, ” Smith said. Today, Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Perdix Software
Mar 17
Rochester’s Technology Community Celebrates Innovation at the 2026 GREAT Awards
ROCHESTER, NY — The winners have been announced and leaders across the region’s technology ecosystem gathered to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and impact at the 2026 GREAT Awards , TechRochester’s annual recognition of the individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology in Greater Rochester. The GREAT Awards, short for Greater Rochester Excellence and Achievements in Technology, highlight the companies, researchers, students, and innovators using
Mar 6
Rochester’s Women’s Business & Leadership Organizations Are Shaping the Region's Leaders
As Women’s History Month begins, women's business and leadership groups are strengthening mentorship, leadership, and professional connections across the region. ROCHESTER, NY — As Women’s History Month begins and International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, several organizations across Rochester are helping women expand their professional networks, develop leadership skills, and create new opportunities in business and community leadership. International Women’s Day is
Mar 5
Three Rochester-Area Founders Compete on Global Stage in Startup Grind Finals
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three Rochester-area founders will represent the region on the global stage as finalists in the 2026 Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale , an international startup competition spotlighting emerging companies from around the world. The global finals take place March 4, with U.S. viewing times at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. CT). International broadcast times include 4 p.m. GMT and 9:30 p.m. IST, underscoring the event’s worldwide reach. Competing in the fina
Mar 4
Resource: Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard Mapping Upstate New York’s Innovation Economy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard , an open-access data platform powered by Dealroom, now provides founders, investors, ecosystem builders and economic leaders a unified source of intelligence on startup activity, investment patterns, innovation assets and growth trends across Upstate New York. The platform aggregates company profiles, investor activity, transactions and ecosystem statistics and presents them in an interactive web dashboard at investny.org/
Mar 3
Rochester’s Cannabis Market Comes Into Focus as National Industry Surpasses $30 Billion
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The legal cannabis industry in the United States has matured into a multibillion-dollar sector, with regulated sales reaching approximately $30.1 billion in 2024 and trending toward an annualized pace exceeding $33 billion entering 2025, according to industry reports. Forecasts project the market could approach $39 billion by 2029, driven by continued state legalization, retail expansion, and product innovation. Against that national backdrop, Rochester and
Mar 2
Bishop Kearney High School Plans Transformational Athletic and Wellness Complex
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bishop Kearney High Scho ol has announced plans to develop a multi-use athletic and wellness complex aimed at expanding student opportunity, strengthening campus life, and supporting the school’s long-term growth. The proposed project will include a new on-campus ice rink, athletic facilities, and dedicated training and wellness space designed to serve a wide range of student needs, from physical education and team sports to strength training, fitness, and h
Feb 26
Beyond the Business Card: Unconventional Ways Rochester Professionals Are Building Community
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For decades, professional networking has centered around conference rooms, cocktail receptions and carefully exchanged business cards. But across Rochester, a growing number of professionals are building meaningful business relationships in far less conventional settings on tennis courts, walking trails and inside boutique fitness studios. The shift reflects a broader change in how professionals think about community. Rather than transactional introductions,
Feb 26
Rochester on the Mic: Podcasts Driving Business, Culture, and Conversation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s startup and innovation ecosystem isn’t just being built in offices and coworking spaces. It’s being broadcast. Across Spotify feeds, FM airwaves, and independent platforms, a growing group of Rochester-based podcast hosts are shaping conversations about business, leadership, equity, food systems, crime, culture, and community. Some are hyper-local. Others are gaining national attention. All are contributing to how the region tells its story. Her
Feb 25
Upstate Venture Connect to Lead Founder Roadshows to Detroit, Boston, and NYC Tech Week
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is taking Upstate founders on the road this spring, launching a series of immersive roadshows designed to connect Upstate New York entrepreneurs with investors, customers, and corporate partners in some of the country’s most active innovation hubs. The nonprofit will lead curated delegations to Detroit (May 18–20), Boston (May 27–28), and New York City (June 2–4), aligning each trip with major tech and startup weeks in those ci
Feb 24
AI Meets Workforce: Iter Opus Brings Hiring Innovation to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Iter Opus , a U.S.-based technology startup developing artificial intelligence-driven hiring and career tools, has selected downtown Rochester as the site of its new headquarters, positioning itself within the city’s growing innovation corridor. The company has moved into the historic Powers Building. Iter Opus is preparing to scale its flagship product, Levii.io , a private AI-powered platform designed to match job seekers with career pathways and align em
Feb 23
Rochester Startups Take the Stage at Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale Feb. 19
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — More than 20 Rochester-based startups will take the stage Feb. 19 at NextCorps for the local round of the Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale , a global competition that gives early- and growth-stage founders a shot at international exposure and a trip to the Startup Grind Global Conference in April. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. EST at NextCorps, 260 E. Main St., and will also be available virtually. Founders will compete across three categories Idea, Develop
Feb 18
Turning Advocacy Into Action: A Rochester Founder’s Journey
VICTOR, N.Y. — When Samantha Taylor launched Olive Speech Therapy , in 2022, she was not just starting a private practice. She was rethinking how families experience speech-language services and how clinicians are supported in delivering them. Today, Taylor leads a growing team of eight speech-language pathologists serving families across the Rochester region. In 2025, she expanded her impact further with the launch of the Empowered Parent Network, a community-driven platform
Feb 17
Constellation Brands Announces CEO Transition, Nicholas Fink to Lead Rochester-Based Beverage Giant
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Constellation Brands , one of the largest beverage alcohol companies in the United States and a cornerstone of Rochester’s corporate landscape, announced Thursday that Nicholas Fink will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 13, 2026. Fink will succeed Bill Newlands, who has served as President and CEO since 2019. Newlands will step down from the role on April 13 and remain as a strategic advisor for several months to support
Feb 12
Manufacturing for the Fusion Industry: Why Rochester Is Exploring a High-Value Entry Point into a $14B Sector
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the global race to commercialize nuclear fusion accelerates, Rochester’s innovation community is convening to examine where Western New York fits in a rapidly scaling, capital-intensive industry. On Friday, March 13, industry experts, technologists, and regional manufacturers will gather at NextCorps on the sixth floor of the Sibley Building for a full-day workshop titled Manufacturing for the Fusion Industry: Targets. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.
Feb 11
From Western New York to Milan–Cortina: How Team USA Athletes Are Paid at the 2026 Winter Olympics
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina in full swing, a small group of athletes with roots in Western and Upstate New York will take the world stage wearing Team USA. While Olympic competition remains the central focus, the Games also represent a meaningful financial moment, one shaped by national sponsorships, licensing revenue, and a newly expanded compensation model for U.S. athletes. For competitors from Rochester and the broader region, includin
Feb 8
Inside Rochester’s $250M Supplier Opportunity: What the Upstate NY Supplier Engagement Summit Revealed
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Business owners, procurement leaders, and public-sector buyers gathered Wednesday at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for the 2026 Upstate New York Supplier Engagement Summit, a full-day event focused on expanding access, visibility, and opportunity for diverse suppliers across the region. Hosted in downtown Rochester, the summit brought together minority-owned, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran–owned businesses with representatives from loc
Feb 4
Brown and White Ventures Invests in Finta to Scale AI-Powered Dealflow Infrastructure for Private Markets
Buffalo, N.Y. — Brown and White Ventures has announced an investment in Finta , an AI-powered workflow platform designed to modernize how private companies raise capital and manage relationship-driven deals. The investment will support Finta’s efforts to scale its end-to-end dealflow infrastructure, which automates many of the most time-consuming aspects of private capital formation, including prospect research, investor outreach, warm introductions, and pipeline managemen
Feb 3
Beyond the AI Conversation: Tech Trends Every Executive Should Be Watching in 2026
As organizations plan for 2026, the technology conversation is expanding well beyond artificial intelligence. While AI continues to dominate headlines, business leaders are increasingly focused on the underlying systems that determine whether innovation can actually scale: security, infrastructure, governance, and operational discipline. Across industries, executives are shifting from tool adoption to systems thinking, asking not just what technology to deploy, but how their
Jan 30
Founder Spotlight: Family Concierge Founder Brings a New Standard to Household Staffing in Rochester and Beyond
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When Stephanie Williams launched Family Concierge in 2022, she wasn’t setting out to build just another nanny service. She was responding to a gap she had experienced firsthand . One that left both families and caregivers navigating a fragmented, often frustrating system with little guidance or long-term support. Based in Rochester, Family Concierge operates in the nannies and household staffing sector, providing families across Western New York with highl
Jan 28
A Critical No-Cost Resource for Women and Minority Owned Businesses Seeking Certification and Contracts
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As government and defense agencies continue to prioritize resilient domestic supply chains and diverse vendor participation, the Monroe County Upstate NY APEX Accelerator is playing an increasingly central role in helping regional businesses access public-sector contracting opportunities. The APEX Accelerator, formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is a federally supported program designed to help companies compete for federal
Jan 26
Reju selects Rochester, N.Y. for first U.S. industrial textile regeneration facility
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Reju , a textile-to-textile regeneration company backed by global engineering firm Technip Energies , has selected Rochester, New York, as the site of its first U.S.-based industrial-scale facility, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion and the region’s growing role in sustainable manufacturing. The future facility, known as a Regeneration Hub, will be located on 18.9 acres at Eastman Business Park. Once operational, the site is expect
Jan 24
Founder Insights: How Locke CEO Connor Peters Is Tackling Identity Challenges in Cybersecurity from Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — By the time Connor Peters graduated college at 19, he had already launched a business, managed IT systems, and identified a problem he couldn’t ignore. Today, as CEO of Locke , a Rochester-based cybersecurity company founded in 2022, Peters is building software designed to solve one of the most persistent and overlooked challenges in modern IT, identity. Peters grew up in Geneseo, New York, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems f
Jan 20
Rochester’s Optics Industry Remains a Strategic Asset in a High-Tech Economy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before artificial intelligence, semiconductors, or advanced manufacturing became buzzwords, Rochester was already shaping the way the world sees, measures, and understands light. That work continues today through optics and photonics, industries that remain foundational to Rochester’s economy, workforce, and long-term relevance, even if they rarely make headlines. What Optics and Photonics Actually Mean At its core, optics is the science and engineerin
Jan 17
What It Really Takes to Raise Capital: A Founder’s Guide Beyond the Pitch Deck
Rochester, N.Y. - Raising capital is often framed as a milestone, an announcement-worthy achievement marked by press releases, congratulatory posts, and celebratory headlines. But for most founders, the reality is far less polished. Capital raising is not a single moment; it is a prolonged, operationally demanding process that tests clarity of vision, depth of preparation, and personal resilience. For early-stage founders, particularly those outside major venture hubs, unders
Jan 15
Founder Spotlight: VerbaVista Founder Turns a Global Teaching Career Into an EdTech Startup Built in Rochester
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — After spending more than a decade teaching English to students around the world, Stephanie LaScala-Lodato found herself ready for a new challenge. Today, she is the founder of VerbaVista , an early-stage EdTech company launched in 2025 that aims to help English-language educators plan lessons more effectively using technology built by teachers, for teachers. LaScala-Lodato’s path to entrepreneurship was anything but conventional. A native of Port Jefferson,
Jan 13
From Sidelines to Big Business: How Youth Sports Became a $40B Economy, Rochester Is Deep in the Game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The youth sports industry in the United States has evolved into one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the broader sports economy, fueled by rising household spending, name/image/likeness (NIL) the professionalization of youth athletics, and increasing interest from institutional investors. Once dominated by community leagues and seasonal play, youth sports today operates as a year-round, pay-to-play ecosystem that mirrors many aspects of profess
Jan 12
Buffalo Bills’ New Stadium Will Be One of the Most Tech-Forward Venues in the NFL
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When the new Highmark Stadium opens at the start of the 2026 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills will be playing in one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world. Now projected to cost more than $2.1 billion, the project combines advanced weather engineering, player-focused performance technology, and next-generation fan infrastructure positioning. For the Bills, a franchise defined by winter, the most visible feature is the stadium’s 360-degree c
Jan 11
PAY ATTENTION ROCHESTER - With CES Underway, NRF Next Week, and the World Economic Forum Later This Month, Global Conversations are Shaping What’s Next for Business.
Rochester, N.Y. - From CES to Davos, a handful of global conferences shape what business will look like next. Rochester founders should be paying attention. Each year, thousands of executives, policymakers, founders, investors, and technologists converge at a small number of global conferences. These are not trade shows in the traditional sense. They are agenda-setting forums, places where industries align, capital finds direction, and narratives about the future of business
Jan 8
Constellation Brands reports third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, outlines continued focus on brand-led growth
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Constellation Brands, one of the Rochester region’s most globally influential companies, reported its third-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Tuesday, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading force in the U.S. beverage alcohol market. The company announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Newlands and Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson will host a conference call Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss results and outl
Jan 7
Understanding the Rochester Startup Incubators and Accelerators Powering Its Innovation Economy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new wave of Rochester's startups is redefining what innovation looks like in the region. Long known for its legacy in imaging, optics and precision manufacturing, the region is now leveraging that foundation to build a modern startup ecosystem, one anchored by a growing network of incubators and accelerators designed to help founders turn ideas into companies. For executives, emerging founders, investors and business leaders looking to understand where inn
Jan 6
Springboard NY Is Quietly Reshaping Rochester’s Innovation Ecosystem
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In a startup ecosystem often defined by accelerators, incubators, and capital programs, Springboard NY occupies a different and increasingly important role. Rather than backing individual startups, Springboard NY invests in the infrastructure around entrepreneurship, helping regions like Rochester build stronger, more connected innovation economies. Launched as a regional initiative serving Western New York, Springboard NY focuses on ecosystem-building: fun
Jan 4
Founder Insights: Pavan Kumar Tallavajhula Brings a Global Lens to Early-Stage Investing in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Long before venture capital became a mainstream career path, Pavan Kumar Tallavajhula was building startups at the edge of the internet’s first wave. Today, as a partner at 3pmVentures , Tallavajhula brings nearly three decades of global operating, investing, and advisory experience to Rochester’s growing startup ecosystem. Founded in 2018, 3pmVentures focuses on early-stage startup investing and strategic advisory, drawing on Tallavajhula’s background in te
Jan 3
What Experienced Founders Know About Incubators, Accelerators, and Venture Studios
Rochester, NY - Founders navigating the early stages of company building are often encouraged to “join a program.” But not all programs are created equal and choosing the wrong one can cost time, equity, control, and credibility. Incubators, accelerators, and venture studios each play a distinct role in the startup ecosystem. At their best, they compress learning cycles, reduce execution risk, and expand access to capital and customers. At their worst, they monetize founder a
Jan 2
Rochester’s Quiet Advantage: Why One of America’s Oldest Menswear Cities Still Matters
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In an era when most clothing worn in the United States is produced overseas, Rochester stands apart. Once known globally as a center of precision optics and imaging, the city also holds a lesser-known but increasingly rare distinction: it remains one of the last U.S. cities with the infrastructure, labor force, and institutional knowledge to produce men’s clothing. While the modern fashion conversation often centers on New York, Los Angeles, or Paris, Roche
Dec 22, 2025
Books, Business, and Better Conversations: Connected Know Launches Monthly Book Club With Serendipity Labs
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Connected Know is launching the Connected Know Business Book Club, a new monthly series designed to convene Rochester-area founders, executives, operators and growth-minded professionals for structured conversation, networking and shared learning. The series will debut in January 2026 and is hosted in partnership with Serendipity Labs Rochester at Innovation Center as part of a six-month venue and community collaboration. The book club will be held in per
Dec 16, 2025
Founder Spotlight: How Sage James Creative Is Helping Rochester Businesses Clarify Their Brand Online
Rochester, N.Y. — As more small businesses compete for attention in an increasingly crowded digital landscape, Hannah Lavigne has built a business around helping brands stand out with clarity and intention. As the owner and head designer of Sage James Creative , Lavigne works with entrepreneurs and small businesses to translate their ideas into cohesive websites, branding, and digital identities. Founded in 2019, Sage James Creative is a website design and branding studio ser
Dec 15, 2025
Connected Know’s Guide to Coworking in Rochester for Startups and Small Businesses
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s coworking ecosystem has quietly evolved from a handful of shared offices into a diversified network of spaces serving everyone from startup founders and remote executives to women entrepreneurs and suburban professionals. As hybrid work settles in as a permanent feature of the modern economy, the region’s coworking operators are differentiating less on desks and more on community, specialization, and experience. A review of seven of the area’s mo
Dec 14, 2025
Rochester’s Unexpected Role in the Future of Agriculture
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester and the broader Finger Lakes region are quietly assembling the components of a nationally relevant AgTech ecosystem, one rooted in advanced research, global food and retail influence, and a steadily growing pipeline of venture-backed startups. Long known for optics, imaging, and advanced manufacturing, the region is now leveraging those strengths to support the next generation of agricultural and food technology companies. From precision agricultur
Dec 13, 2025
Inside Rochester’s Boutique Fitness Industry And the Studios Leading It
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Boutique fitness is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the health and wellness industry, with global revenues projected to climb into the tens of billions over the next decade. While national brands such as SoulCycle, Pure Barre and Club Pilates helped popularize the category with high-intensity classes and curated studio experiences, Rochester based boutique studios are competing head-to-head with the country’s biggest names. There are roughly 95 gyms an
Dec 11, 2025
This Rochester Founder Is Brewing a New Kind of Celebration - No Alcohol Required
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When Shelley Elkovich launched For Bitter For Worse in early 2020, she wasn’t just introducing another beverage brand, she was reimagining what it means to raise a glass. Her company, now based in Rochester, makes complex, non-alcoholic cocktails designed for people who want to celebrate without compromise. For Elkovich, the story began with both passion and necessity. “I’ve always been the designated bartender in my friend group,” she said. “I love flavor,
Dec 4, 2025
Flower City AI Summit Marks Third Year With Big Ideas, Regional Momentum
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Flower City AI returned Wednesday for its third year, filling The Little Theatre with technologists, founders, educators, healthcare leaders and students for a full-day program focused on Rochester’s emergence as a growing hub for applied artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional industry conferences, Flower City AI is intentionally community-driven designed to bring together researchers, builders and local organizations shaping how AI is deployed acros
Dec 3, 2025
Rochester Based, Brown and White Ventures, Adds High-Growth Biotech miRecule to Portfolio, Betting on RNA Therapeutics for Rare Diseases
Rochester, NY - Brown and White Ventures is backing a biotech innovator, announcing November 25th a new investment in miRecule , a Maryland-based biopharmaceutical company developing antibody RNA therapeutics for rare neuromuscular diseases with limited treatment options. In miRecule, the venture capital fund invests in a biotech startup that applies genomic patient data to create highly tailored therapeutics designed to help patients live a life free from the debilitating s
Nov 25, 2025
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