Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Angel network |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Gaming (& eSports) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Food & Beverage • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $25,000 - $3,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $500,000 |
LAUNCH is an angel network and investment fund based in San Francisco, California, targeting a diverse array of industries including Software, FinTech, Retail, Sales and Marketing, Cosmetics, Entertainment, A.I., HealthTech, Gaming, Cloud Services, Food & Beverage, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Consumer, and others. They invest predominantly in early-stage companies, focusing specifically on Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, offering extensive support beyond just financial capital. Their investments range from as little as $25,000 to as much as $3,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $500,000 per investment. Through their wide range of initiatives—LAUNCH Accelerator, LAUNCH Fund, Syndicate, and Founder University—LAUNCH has a comprehensive approach to backing innovative builders and entrepreneurs. The accelerator program aids selected startups over 14 weeks, connecting founders with over 700 investors and providing growth strategies. Meanwhile, their LAUNCH Fund directly invests in deals, and they also operate a syndicate with over 10,000 accredited investors, enabling them to invest alongside the firm at TheSyndicate.com. LAUNCH also offers a 12-week pre-accelerator program designed to guide early startups in creating an MVP and accelerating traction. Led by Jason Calacanis, LAUNCH has an impressive track record, having invested in over 300 startups which include notable success stories such as Uber, Thumbtack, Calm, Datastax, Wealthfront, Robinhood, Desktop Metal, and Density, with eight exceeding valuations of a billion dollars. The firm is actively looking to support founders and spark innovation, not only with investments but also through free events, podcasts, books, and research products, reinforcing their commitment to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.