Bbutton Ventures

We are a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians and artists. The gener8tor platform includes more than 75 programs spanning startup accelerators, corporate programming, speaker series, conferences, skills accelerators and fellowships. gener8tor believes that everyone deserves opportunities, regardless of race, place or gender. And that is what we consider our mission. Why do we do it? Our mission is to be the best partner for a community to invest in its best and brightest. We envision communities achieving measurable and transformational growth through programming that enables equitable access and opportunity. We do what we do because we care about our communities. At gener8tor, everyone belongs. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Our goal is to close equity gaps for founders, continually improve the workforce, and foster relationships with diverse communities and organizations that are dedicated to DE&I. From the culture of our own company to the experience of our programs and participants, we strive to create an inclusive and safe environment for everyone.

Lumma is a global accelerator program designed to help founders and operators build, scale, and expand high-potential businesses into sustainable, internationally competitive companies. Founded with the vision of creating globally connected accelerator ecosystems, Lumma operates structured accelerator programs that combine execution-focused mentorship, market-driven strategy, and performance management. Our model enables local operators to run accelerators in their own markets while remaining aligned with a unified global framework. By connecting founders, investors, corporate partners, and regional ecosystems, Lumma accelerates growth, strengthens execution, and supports long-term value creation. Our approach balances global standards with local insight, allowing businesses to scale efficiently and responsibly across markets.

For 20 years, JumpStart Ventures has been investing venture capital to help visionary entrepreneurs grow innovative tech companies that drive economic impact in Ohio and the Midwest. The returns we’ve generated – 3X to date – and support from our partners have enabled us to extend our model beyond tech investing to help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Ohio go further, faster through our parent company, JumpStart Inc. The JumpStart Ventures team delivers a founder-first experience to our portfolio companies, backed by decades of combined VC know-how. Our approach helps startups avoid blind spots and scale with confidence. We’re a diverse and collaborative team from varied backgrounds. Humble, honest and driven, we believe that entrepreneurs can build market-defining companies anywhere with the right partners and a relentless work ethic. The Evolution Of JumpStart Founded in 2004, JumpStart focuses today on transforming communities through: Venture Capital Investment Small Business Services Inclusive Economic Growth for Black, Latino/Hispanic and Women entrepreneurs

Each year, we invest $5 million in companies that relocate to Buffalo through our startup competition. Founded in 2014, 43North is made possible by New York State, Empire State Development, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and several other sponsors. MISSION STATEMENT To attract and retain high-growth startups in Buffalo. VISION STATEMENT To make Buffalo a place the world’s most innovative startups want to call home by providing best-in-class resources to founders, a talented and dedicated workforce, and a passionate community that supports entrepreneurs.

Avec plus de 30 participations actives en portefeuille, nous intervenons sur les départements Rhône, Ain, Saône-et-Loire et le nord des départements Isère, Drôme et Ardèche sur tout secteur d’activité au profit de start-up innovantes post-amorçage (Seed/Série A) en recherche d’accélération industrielle ou commerciale.

Sambrinvest est un acteur privé de capital à risque actif dans la région de Charleroi Métropole. Il a pour objet l'accompagnement et le développement des PME et des startups. Par son expertise, il conseille les entrepreneurs, à chaque stade de développement de leurs projets, tout en respectant leur autonomie de gestion.