LaunchCapital
Venture capitalBranford Β· Seed Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
LaunchCapital focuses on early-stage companies and seed investments, emphasizing active operational support from day one. The firm works alongside the Pritzker/Vlock Family Office, which provides complementary growth-stage capital to support portfolio companies as they scale across a range of industries.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's websiteFounder of LaunchCapital and head of alternative investments for Pritzker/Vlock, with a portfolio including Snap, Spotify, and Adimab.
Boston-based investor who has overseen more than 150 investments since 2008, with prior experience as an equity analyst and engineer.
Investor focused on proprietary technology companies in the greater New York City region, serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Amastan Technologies and with prior experience as a professional engineer.
Boston-based investor with experience both taking a company exceeding $1B in value public as CEO and as an early investor in another that reached over $5B in market capitalization.
What they invest in
from 29 of 151 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ10AI & Machine Learning Γ6Fintech Γ6Enterprise Software Γ5Healthtech Γ5Marketing Tech Γ5Consumer Γ3Digital Health Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ18
Investments Β· showing 60 of 151
founders shown can be your intro pathAerin Medical develops non-invasive radiofrequency treatment systems for chronic nasal conditions, offering the VivAer stylus for nasal airway obstruction and RhinAer stylus for chronic rhinitis. The treatments are performed in doctor's offices and operating rooms using a touch-screen console that delivers temperature-controlled radiofrequency therapy.
HealthtechMedical Devices
Matt Brokaw(CEO & President)
Provides mobile financial services and access to capital for unbanked populations in emerging markets via blockchain-based tokens.
Arccos is an AI-powered golf performance analytics platform that tracks player shots and game metrics across 1.5 billion rounds to provide personalized insights and strategy recommendations. The platform serves golfers of all skill levels through hardware and software products including sensors, wearables, and laser rangefinders.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech
CarePort provides care coordination workflow tools and services for hospital associations and Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) to help their member organizations address patient safety, readmission reduction, and patient engagement. The company operates a nationwide care coordination network serving healthcare providers across the risk continuum.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechBoston, US
Digg is a news aggregation and social curation platform that surfaces popular stories and discussions from across the web. It serves content consumers and tech enthusiasts interested in technology, science, and culture news.
Media & EntertainmentSocial
Dispatch provides a service orchestration platform that connects businesses with independent service providers and customers to deliver coordinated, high-quality service experiences. The platform handles real-time matching, management, and optimization of service workflows across various industries, starting with home appliance repairs.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSNew York City, US
<UNKNOWN>(Founder)
Cvent provides an event management platform with a mobile app that enables attendee engagement, personalized experiences, and data-driven insights through AI-powered analytics and integrated event operations tools.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Freight Farms designs and operates hydroponic container farms that enable local food production in urban and rural areas worldwide. The company serves small businesses, entrepreneurs, traditional farmers, hotels, restaurants, corporate campuses, universities, and nonprofits seeking year-round access to fresh produce through a modular farming infrastructure.
AgTechFoodTechHardwareBoston, US
Brad McNamara(Co-founder)Jon Friedman(Co-founder)
Headspace is a digital mental health platform providing evidence-based interventions including meditations, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry to members across employers, health plans, and consultants in 190+ countries. The platform combines on-demand content with personalized care from clinicians and an AI companion to support prevention, treatment, and maintenance of mental health.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Inbox Health provides automated patient billing and collections software for healthcare practices. It sends customized billing messages via multiple channels (email, text, mail, voice) and adapts follow-up communications based on patient responses.
HealthtechSaaS
ICN provides cloud-based real-time promotion and loyalty management software for retailers. The platform processes trade promotions, digital and paper coupons, and points-based programs at the point of sale.
Cloud ComputingRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LaunchCapital invest at?
- LaunchCapital invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does LaunchCapital focus on?
- LaunchCapital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LaunchCapital located?
- LaunchCapital is headquartered in Branford, US.
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