LAUNCH
Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
LAUNCH invests in early-stage startups and provides them with resources to refine their products, achieve product-market fit, and successfully raise capital. The firm operates through multiple channels including accelerator programs, venture funds, and syndication to support entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of company formation.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 19, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Jason Calacanis sold Weblogs Inc. to AOL, then became one of the best-known angel investors of his generation with early checks in Uber, Robinhood, and Calm. Through LAUNCH he runs accelerator programs, syndicates, and funds, and his podcast This Week in Startups has run since 2009. He wrote Angel, a how-to guide for new startup investors, and co-hosts the All-In podcast.
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does LAUNCH invest at?
- LAUNCH invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does LAUNCH focus on?
- LAUNCH focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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