LAUNCH
AcceleratorActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Also known as LAUNCH Food Incubator · Launch Partners
Investment thesis
LAUNCH aims to identify top early-stage founders globally and provide them with capital, network, and resources to build transformative companies. It engages founders through multiple entry points: the Founder University pre-accelerator, the LAUNCH Accelerator for high-growth startups, Startup Tuneup events, Angel University education, and regional programs in MENA and Japan. Alongside investing, it supports founders with free events, podcasts, books, and research products, and operates The Syndicate and its media brand This Week in Startups.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1
HQs:United States×11
Portfolio companies · 18 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Uber operates a multi-sided platform providing ride-sharing, food delivery, freight logistics, and business fleet management services across various global markets.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US
Travis Kalanick(Co-founder & CEO)Garrett Camp(Co-founder)
Boulder, US
Andrew Duffy(Founder)Jacob Levin(Founder)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed Dec 2022
Advanced ManufacturingClyde Hill, US
Aaron Holm(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $6M raise · filed Nov 2017
San Francisco, US
Jason Calacanis(Director)Cynthia Yeung(Executive Officer, Director)Henry Hu(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $12M raise · filed Aug 2018
San Jose, US
Rahul Kapoor(Executive Officer, Director)Julie Eades(Director)Arun Lal(Director)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $21K raise · filed Oct 2020
Fitbod is a resistance training app that generates and adapts personalized workouts based on the user's ability and progress.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Jess Venticinque(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Allen Chen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jason Calacanis(Director)Jesse Venticinque
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $4.7M raise · filed Mar 2020
Fenton, US
Osmaan Shah(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Savino(Director)Jason Calacanis(Director)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $2.5M raise · filed Oct 2020
Miami, US
Jason Calacanis(Director)Alex Nucci(Executive Officer, Director)Ricardo Vazquez(Director)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $3.5M raise · filed Oct 2018
Sacramento, US
Chris Mondfrans(Executive Officer)Jett Fein(Director)Matt Thomson(Director)Brandon Brown(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brian Mecham(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $113M raise · filed Oct 2021
Coomera Qld
Chris O'Halloran(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Gibson(Executive Officer)Jason Calacanis(Director)Kyle Beatty(Director)Ben Kuffer(Executive Officer)
Board seatJason Calacanis· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Jul 2019
8090 is an AI-native software development platform designed for regulated enterprises in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and government that enables teams to build production code from business intent with full audit trails and governance controls.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Chamath Palihapitiya(Co-founder and CEO)
Calm is a mental health app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, soundscapes, and stress-relief tools designed to help users manage anxiety, improve sleep, and build healthy habits for overall wellness.
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
David Ko(CEO)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LAUNCH invest at?
- LAUNCH invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is LAUNCH's typical check size?
- LAUNCH typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What sectors does LAUNCH focus on?
- LAUNCH focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LAUNCH located?
- LAUNCH is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does LAUNCH lead rounds?
- Yes, LAUNCH leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhat it’s like to work with Jason Calacanis in the LAUNCH Accelerator with Aisha Chottani
Boring Business Nerd · Jason Calacanis
David Eun's interview with Jason Calacanis at LAUNCH Scale 2017
Samsung Next · Jason Calacanis · youtube.com
Jason Calacanis & Brian Alvey Interview at Launch Conference
Creators Faire · Jason Calacanis
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