Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- Canada
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- IoT
- Blockchain
About
LAUNCH is a dynamic early-stage investment firm and media company established by Jason McCabe Calacanis, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the startup ecosystem. By offering a comprehensive suite of programs, including the renowned LAUNCH Festival, Hackathon, Accelerator, and Fund, LAUNCH actively supports founders in their journey to success. The firm not only invests in promising startups but also cultivates a vibrant community that encourages collaboration, creativity, and growth among aspiring business leaders. Through its initiatives, LAUNCH is committed to transforming bold ideas into thriving enterprises.
LAUNCH is a dynamic early-stage investment firm and media company established by Jason McCabe Calacanis, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the startup ecosystem. By offering a comprehensive suite of programs, including the renowned LAUNCH Festival, Hackathon, Accelerator, and Fund, LAUNCH actively supports founders in their journey to success. The firm not only invests in promising startups but also cultivates a vibrant community that encourages collaboration, creativity, and growth among aspiring business leaders. Through its initiatives, LAUNCH is committed to transforming bold ideas into thriving enterprises.
Investment Thesis
They support founders & inspire innovation by backing builders. They do this through a series of free events, podcasts, books, research products, and by investing millions of dollars a year into promising, early stage startups.
Manager's Experience
Bringing a wealth of experience from the tech sector, the fund manager has successfully completed over 50 deals, emphasizing investments in early-stage companies across North America and Europe. Focused on data-driven strategies, their portfolio spans key industries such as healthcare, fintech, and artificial intelligence. Notable exits include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing a strong track record of value creation. Their operator-first approach enables a deep understanding of market dynamics, positioning them as a strategic partner for emerging innovators.
Team
Matt Kotler
Launch Ticker
Launch Ticker
Jason Calacanis
Jason Calacanis
Jason Demant
Jason Media
Jacqui Deegan
Ashley Whitehurst