LaunchLab
AcceleratorStellenbosch · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
LaunchLab is the incubator of Stellenbosch University, focused on helping early-stage entrepreneurs navigate the critical '0-1' phase of building a startup. It provides incubation offerings such as business model design, dataroom preparation, and concierge services exclusively to the Stellenbosch University community. It also runs student-focused programmes including workshops, bootcamps, hackathons, incubation programmes and competitions, and connects investors and mentors with its portfolio of current and past ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websitePortfolio companies · 2 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeStellenbosch University spinout that won the R&D Category Award at the Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards.
Student enterprise crowned the Hult Prize South Africa Nationals winner.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LaunchLab invest at?
- LaunchLab invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does LaunchLab focus on?
- LaunchLab focuses on Climate Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LaunchLab located?
- LaunchLab is headquartered in Stellenbosch, ZA.
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