About The Triangle

Where capital, companies and counsel meet.

The Triangle connects investors with high-potential startups and small businesses while linking entrepreneurs with experienced legal services and business attorneys. We accelerate capital formation across the Buffalo–Rochester corridor and through our New York City International Investment Hub at One World Trade Center.

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About The Triangle

Three elements of growth.

The Triangle is a purpose-built platform that brings together three essential elements of growth: capital, innovation, and counsel.

Investors gain curated access to quality opportunities. Startups and small businesses gain capital and trusted legal support. The result is reduced friction and more systematic deal flow.

Founded by New York international investment attorney Olugbemiga Ojo, Esq., The Triangle operates a dual-hub model:

International Investment Hub

New York City

Global gateway for capital from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

International Investment Center

Buffalo–Rochester

Regional hub leveraging logistics infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, university research, and proximity to Canada.

How it works

Three moves. One place.

Founders stitch together a pitch deck tool, a data room, a spreadsheet and a lawyer they email. The Triangle brings it onto one platform so deals move faster and with more trust.

01

Join

Investors get verified. Startups build a profile reviewed by our team.

02

Connect

Investors filter by industry and stage and request introductions. Founders keep every document in one private deal room.

03

Close

Request the agreements you need from your dashboard, drafted and approved by Triangle’s legal team.

Investment sectors

Where we invest.

The Triangle focuses on high-potential sectors aligned with regional strengths and international investor interest. Current priority areas include:

Core sectors

  1. 01

    Semiconductors & Supply Chain

    Supporting the NY SMART I-Corridor and the domestic fab buildout.

  2. 02

    Manufacturing

    Advanced, precision and industrial manufacturing across Buffalo–Rochester and beyond.

  3. 03

    Advanced Manufacturing & Specialty Materials

  4. 04

    Logistics & Cross-Border Trade

  5. 05

    Clean Energy & Green Technology

  6. 06

    Life Sciences & Biotech

  7. 07

    Optics, Photonics & Imaging

  8. 08

    Applied AI, Software & Fintech

Expanded focus

  1. 09

    AI Startups & Technology Companies

    Applied AI, machine learning for industry, enterprise software and scalable tech ventures.

  2. 10

    Payment Software & Fintech

    Payment processing, digital payments infrastructure, embedded finance and cross-border payments.

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    Healthcare

    Healthcare services, medical infrastructure, clinics and hospitals.

  4. 12

    Healthcare Technology

    Digital health, medical devices, diagnostics, health IT and telemedicine.

  5. 13

    Real Estate

    Commercial, industrial, residential and mixed-use, including development that supports manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and technology.

  6. 14

    Agriculture & Agribusiness

    Agricultural production, agribusiness, food technology and the supply chains around them.

  7. 15

    Solid Minerals

    Exploration, development and processing, with a focus on cross-border and African-linked investment.

  8. 16

    Critical Minerals & Materials

    Supporting semiconductor, clean energy and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

  9. 17

    Infrastructure & Industrial Technology

    Enabling technologies for manufacturing, logistics and energy systems.

Membership

Two ways in.

For investors

Membership provides curated deal flow, structured introductions, and access to growth-stage companies paired with experienced counsel. Investors from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas are welcome. The dual-hub model offers both a New York City global gateway and a Buffalo–Rochester regional platform.

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For entrepreneurs & startups

Access capital and trusted legal counsel from the outset. The Triangle supports companies in AI and technology, payment software and fintech, healthcare and healthcare technology, real estate, agriculture and agribusiness, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, logistics, solid minerals, clean energy, life sciences, and related sectors.

Leadership

Led by attorneys and operators.

Olugbemiga Ojo, Esq.

Founder

New York and English common law attorney with more than 19 years in international trade and investment. Principal of Lakinberg Law PLLC.

Bolaji Amoo

Executive Director

Tope Adeyoju

Executive Director

Media & Partnership Enquiries: Hazael Jacobson, hazael.jacobson@triangleny.com

Contact & locations

Visit us.

New York City International Investment Hub
One World Trade Center, Floor 85
Manhattan, New York 10007
40.71° N · 74.01° W
Buffalo–Rochester International Investment Center
135 Philadelphia Street
Buffalo, New York 14207
42.89° N · 78.88° W