Launchpad Venture Group
Overview
Launchpad Venture Group is a Boston-area angel investing group focused on early stage investments primarily in high tech and life sciences . Launchpad is the largest angel group in the Northeast and one of the largest and most active angel groups in the U.S . Launchpad members have invested over $125 million in more than 150 startups since 2001 .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ezCater | Oct 2015 | Series C Extension | Co-investor |
| Electra Vehicles, Inc. | Jun 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hilltop Bio | Mar 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| AceUp | Sep 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CleanFiber | Sep 2021 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ian Levine
Managing Director
Dan Powdermaker
Angel Investor Board Member
Frank Apeseche
Board Member, Investor
John Conley
Investor And Board Member
Ashwin Moranganti
Angel Investor
Barry Wolfield
Angel Investor
Ben Battat
Investor And Mentor
Ben Brostoff
Private Investor
Beth Somers Stutzman
Member, Investor
Beth Sprole
Investor
Bob Lewis
Independent Angel Investor
Bruce Baron
Angel Investor
Charles Hagedorn
Angel Investor
Chris Battista
Angel Investor
Christopher Machen
Early-Stage Investor
David Kubick
Member Angel Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Launchpad Venture Group based?
Launchpad Venture Group is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
When was Launchpad Venture Group founded?
Launchpad Venture Group was founded in 2000.
How many portfolio companies does Launchpad Venture Group have?
Launchpad Venture Group has 50 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launchpad Venture Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ezCater, Electra Vehicles, Inc., Hilltop Bio, AceUp, CleanFiber.
What was Launchpad Venture Group's most recent investment shown here?
Launchpad Venture Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hilltop Bio in 2025.
What sectors does Launchpad Venture Group focus on?
Launchpad Venture Group focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Launchpad Venture Group focus on?
Launchpad Venture Group typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Launchpad Venture Group's AUM?
Launchpad Venture Group's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.