Fundraising FoxLaunchpad LA
AcceleratorSanta Monica · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Launchpad LA positions itself as a leading startup accelerator in Southern California. It runs a four-month program providing accepted companies with investment capital, free office space in Santa Monica near the beach, various perks and discounts, and — most importantly — access to a large network of mentors, advisors, and investors to help early-stage startups grow.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 18 of 68 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7Consumer ×6Media & Entertainment ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4AdTech ×2Cloud Computing ×2EdTech ×2
HQs:United States×15
Portfolio companies · 68 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Chegg is an education technology company that helps students learn more efficiently and affordably, supporting them from learning through career development.
EdTechSanta Clara, US
Aayush Phumbhra(Executive Officer, Director)inDan Rosensweig(CEO)Andrew Brown(Executive Officer)
BoardTed Schlein(Director)Oren Zeev(Director)inDeven Parekh(Director)
Co-investorsDag VenturesDelta-v CapitalDreamit VenturesFloodgateFoundation CapitalGabriel Venture Partners+9 more
ChowNow provides online ordering and marketing technology for independent restaurants, including branded websites and mobile apps, a commission-free diner marketplace, email and SMS marketing, delivery options, and integrations with POS systems and third-party platforms.
Playa Vista, US
Eric Jaffe(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Webb(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Webb(Founder & Chairman of the Board)
BoardSteven Dietz(Director)
Co-investorsAtento CapitalBonfire VenturesCatalyst InvestorsConvivialité VenturesDelta-v CapitalGreen Meadow Ventures+2 more
DanceOn is an entertainment platform celebrating dance and music culture.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Madonna(Founder)Guy Oseary(Co-founder)Allen DeBevoise(Co-founder)inAmanda Taylor(Co-founder)
Co-investorsLuminari CapitalWaverley CapitalAMC NetworksPLUS Capital
ElephantDrive provides cloud storage for backing up personal and family files such as photos, videos, and documents, with tiered subscription plans for individuals and households.
Cloud ComputingConsumerSaaS
Co-investorsBonfire Ventures
GameSalad offers a visual programming platform for building cross-platform video games playable on Web, Android, and iOS, along with a standards-aligned curriculum for teaching computer science and STEAM concepts to K-12 students and teachers.
Developer ToolsEdTechGamingAustin, US
Tan Tran(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Agustinin
BoardJohn Frankel(Director)inAziz Gilani(Director)in
Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalGreycroft PartnersMercury FundPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERSSteamboat Ventures Asia Management, Ltd.
GumGum provides advertising technology that targets consumers based on their mindset or receptivity at the moment of ad placement, rather than demographic data alone.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSanta Monica, US
Marcus Startzel(CEO)in
Co-investorsAtento CapitalCrosscut VenturesFirst Round CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView CapitalSpringcoast Capital Partners+2 more
Jukin Media, now part of Trusted Media Brands, licenses user-generated viral video and operates brands such as FailArmy and The Pet Collective.
Los Angeles, US
Jonathan Skogmo(Executive Officer, Director)Lee Essner(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Skogmo(Director)
Co-investorsKarlin VenturesKombo VenturesBDMISamsung Ventures
Lettuce builds order management software for small and mid-sized businesses.
Cloud ComputingMedia & Entertainment
Frank JonesRaad Mobrem
Co-investors500 GlobalBaroda VenturesCrosscut VenturesZeev Ventures
Mark43 creates software for public safety and law enforcement agencies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSNew York, US
Scott Crouch(Co-Founder & Chairman)inMatt Polega(Co-Founder, President, Managing Director UK and Head of Marketing, Communications & Enablement)inFlorian Mayr(Co-Founder & Vice President)inBob Hughes(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardLarry Bohn(Director)inAlex Finkelstein(Director)in
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesAvenir Growth CapitalBreyer CapitalEQUIAMGeneral CatalystGovtech Fund+8 more
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Milk and Honey Shoes is a footwear media and review platform that provides unbiased reviews, styling advice, and information about shoes across all categories and price points.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Dorian HowardIlissa HowardJane Doe(Founder and Lead Writer)
Co-investors500 Global
Panna Cooking is a cooking and recipe website that publishes food recipes and culinary techniques, such as homemade burgers and grilled salmon, for a community of home cooks and food enthusiasts.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsLerer Hippeau
Parachute Home designs bedding, bath, and home essentials such as linen sheets, towels, robes, and mattresses, using premium materials like European flax and Turkish cotton.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceVenice, US
Ariel Kaye(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEdward Kim(Director)
Co-investorsElizabeth Street VenturesFlybridge Capital PartnersGotham Gal VenturesGrace Beauty CapitalH.I.G. CapitalLDR Ventures+1 more
Application security software providing real-time threat monitoring and protection against cyber threats in production environments.
Los Angeles, US
Julien Bellanger(Executive Officer, Director)Kunal Anand(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Lo(Executive Officer)Brian Bradley Murdoch(Executive Officer)
BoardSteve Krausz(Director)Shinya Akamine(Director)
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesDigi VenturesKarlin VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURESUS Venture PartnersCore Ventures Group
ProspectWise provides technology consulting and tools to help small businesses adopt and manage technology.
SaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCrosscut VenturesDigi Ventures
Ranker operates a consumer website where users vote on and rank crowdsourced lists across topics like pop culture, entertainment, gaming, history, food, and sports.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Clark Benson(Founder)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)Draper AssociatesLowercase CapitalPasadena AngelsPIPELINE CAPITAL PARTNERS+4 more
ConsumerSanta Monica, US
Tracy DiNunzio(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inSash CatanzariteCarol Koh Evans(Executive Officer)Aleksandr Catanzarite(Executive Officer, Director)John Hall(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Doerr(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBee PartnersBonfire VenturesMultiplier CapitalKleiner PerkinsRincon Venture Partners+1 more
TrueVault provides a SaaS platform that helps businesses achieve privacy compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA through data mapping, customer notices, and internal policy guidance.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jason Wang(Founder)in
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesFundersClubK5 VenturesPioneerY Combinator10x Group+14 more
A company providing workforce solutions to help employers develop engaged and stable teams.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsChartline Capital PartnersFenway Summer VenturesMassMutual VenturesWildcat Venture Partners
Weilos (operating as WeightWatchers/WW Clinic) provides virtual weight management services combining the Points program, nutritional guidance, and access to GLP-1 medications through board-certified clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzGeneral CatalystKhosla VenturesMaverick VenturesStart Capital
Zefr provides content intelligence and safety solutions for digital media platforms, helping brands identify appropriate content for advertising and reducing monetization of problematic creators.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSVenice, US
Richard Raddon(Executive Officer, Director)inZacharias James(Executive Officer, Director)Zach James(Founder)in
BoardSteve Krausz(Director)inSean Flynn(Director)inMark Terbeek(Director)in
Co-investorsArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalFelicis VenturesFirst Round CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)MK Capital+6 more
Zeitview provides advanced inspection software for high-value infrastructure assets including solar, wind, properties, telecom, and utility infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSLos Angeles, US
Dan Burton(Founder)in
Co-investorsClimate InvestmentEnergy Transition VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Upfront VenturesValor Equity PartnersY Combinator+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Exits · 3
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latest coverage across their companiesMark43 · mark43.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Launchpad LA made?
- Launchpad LA has 68 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does Launchpad LA invest at?
- Launchpad LA invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Launchpad LA's typical check size?
- Launchpad LA typically writes checks of $25K – $100K.
- What sectors does Launchpad LA focus on?
- Launchpad LA focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Launchpad LA located?
- Launchpad LA is headquartered in Santa Monica, US.