LAUNCH Accelerator
Overview
LAUNCH, founded by Jason Calacanis, is an early-stage investment firm that operates an accelerator, a direct investment fund (The LAUNCH Fund), and a syndicate. The accelerator program invests $125,000 for a 7% stake in pre-Series A startups, guiding them through a 14-week program that includes mentorship and access to over 700 investors. The firm's overall investment thesis is to identify and invest in outlier companies before the broader venture community. LAUNCH invests in approximately 100 startups per year, with check sizes ranging from $25,000 to $5 million across its various investment vehicles.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
launch.coInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SupportPay | Sep 2020 | Seed | Lead |
| Axle AI, Inc. | Nov 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| EnrichedHQ | Aug 2022 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Govalo | Sep 2022 | Accelerator | Lead |
| 10ten | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jason Calacanis
Founder & CEO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is LAUNCH Accelerator based?
LAUNCH Accelerator is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was LAUNCH Accelerator founded?
Founding year information for LAUNCH Accelerator is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does LAUNCH Accelerator have?
LAUNCH Accelerator has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in LAUNCH Accelerator's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SupportPay, Axle AI, Inc., EnrichedHQ, Govalo, 10ten.
What was LAUNCH Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?
LAUNCH Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in 10ten in 2024.
What sectors does LAUNCH Accelerator focus on?
LAUNCH Accelerator focuses on FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does LAUNCH Accelerator focus on?
LAUNCH Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.