Launch Chapel Hill
Overview
Launch Chapel Hill is a startup accelerator and co-working space founded in 2013. It is a partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Town of Chapel Hill, and Orange County. The organization provides mentorship, programming, and resources to support startups and entrepreneurs. Launch Chapel Hill does not take an equity stake in the companies participating in its accelerator programs. Its stated mission is to support innovators and new ventures for economic development, rather than for profit.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
launchchapelhill.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Crate | - | Accelerator | Lead |
| Acta Solutions | Aug 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CareYaya | May 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Blue Sky Robotics | Mar 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Freedom | Jul 2014 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Launch Chapel Hill based?
Launch Chapel Hill is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States.
When was Launch Chapel Hill founded?
Founding year information for Launch Chapel Hill is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Launch Chapel Hill have?
Launch Chapel Hill has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launch Chapel Hill's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Wonder Crate, Acta Solutions, CareYaya, Blue Sky Robotics, Freedom.
What was Launch Chapel Hill's most recent investment shown here?
Launch Chapel Hill's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Blue Sky Robotics in 2026.
What sectors does Launch Chapel Hill focus on?
Launch Chapel Hill focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Launch Chapel Hill focus on?
Launch Chapel Hill typically invests at the Early stage.