| Investor Type | Firm |
| Type of Fund | Angel network |
LaunchBio is a nonprofit organization functioning as an angel network, which is dedicated to fostering growth, increasing connectivity, and promoting access to resources within the life science entrepreneurial community.
They primarily serve as a national network of life science innovators working to advance human health and well-being. Their programming is designed to connect life science entrepreneurs and investors with knowledge, capital, and talent.
Operating across major biotech hubs in the United States, including locations in Durham, San Diego, Dallas, Cambridge, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New Haven, LaunchBio actively empowers entrepreneurs and informs the ecosystem through curated programming. They provide national networking opportunities that bring together stakeholders and facilitate partnerships.
Furthermore, they support the activation and development of biotech hub sites, driving innovation and industry growth. Their services extend to the venture capital community, equipping investors with access to capital, connections, and education, thus nurturing the next generation of bio-innovators.
To support its various initiatives, LaunchBio is backed by sponsors and partners who share their dedication to building a strong support network for life science and healthcare innovators.
Among their programs are Larger than Life Science, Invest in Cures, Investor Connect, the Biotech Career Workshop, webinars, the NextGen VC Forum, and the NextGen VC Podcast. Additionally, they offer the Founders Circle, a peer advisory forum for startup founders and C-level executives, facilitated by industry experts and investment professionals. Their educational webinars feature industry trends and stories of successful life science entrepreneurs.
Through events such as Invest in Cures and Investor Connect, they provide platforms focused on clinical trials, drug discovery, and venture capital funding, aiming to build pathways for investor introductions and support impact investing.









