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Launchpad Venture Group

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Boston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

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Invests Pre-Seed through Series A in New England science and tech companies via a 175+ member angel network where investors build portfolios and offer Catalyst networking and scouting teams.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$8M – $10M
HQ
Boston, MA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
Last 12 months
2 investments
AUM
$125M
Tracked investments
93

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website & curated
Brianna Willis· Operations Managerin

8 people who came through Launchpad Venture Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 51 of 93 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×16Healthtech ×14Medical Devices ×12SaaS ×12Hardware ×10Biotech ×9Digital Health ×8Enterprise Software ×7

HQs:United States×48

Who they back

founder profiles across 33 portfolio companies
55%
solo founders
18 of 33 mapped founding teams
54%
repeat founders
of 28 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 12 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×182 founders×113 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 31 founders with education data

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×5Harvard University ×4Boston University ×2Harvard Business School ×2Harvard Medical School ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history

Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering ×3Harvard University ×2MAGIC Fund ×2Oliver Wyman ×2Parsagen Diagnostics, Inc. ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×4Y Combinator ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 32 with degree data)

Investments · 93 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12018 · 12017 · 12016 · 32014 · 22013 · 12012 · 117 dated

Qstreamqstream.comin𝕏✓ verified

Qstream offers a microlearning platform with AI tools that turn existing content into short, scenario-based training courses.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSBurlington, US

Duncan Lennox(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inBranch Price Kerfoot(Director)

BoardHambleton Lord(Director)inShay Garvey(Director)inGaye Bok(Director)Harold Copperman(Director)

Co-investorsDelta PartnersExcel Venture ManagementEnterprise IrelandBantam GroupFrontline VenturesPolaris Partners

3Play Media3playmedia.comin𝕏

3Play Media provides video captioning and description services to help organizations achieve accessibility compliance at scale through automated workflows and accurate transcriptions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

7AC
A2Labsa2labs.ai

A2Labs (operating as Makora) develops automated GPU kernel generation and inference optimization software that accelerates AI model deployment across heterogeneous hardware environments.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

AceUpaceup.comin𝕏

AceUp provides leadership development and team coaching services focused on building emotional intelligence, communication, and management skills among organizational leaders.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechBoston, US

Will Foussier(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inWill Guillaume Foussier(Founder)inJohn Huysmans(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupPJCService Provider CapitalTechstarsWalnut Venture Associates

Agile Devicesagiledevices.comin𝕏

Agile Devices develops microcatheters using patented coaxial deflection technology for interventional vascular procedures.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNewton Centre, US

Benjamin Merewitz(Executive Officer, Director)Leo Tsai(Executive Officer, Director)Yuyin Chen(Executive Officer)

BoardPatrick Rivelli(Director)Christopher Rich(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsWalnut Venture Associates

Ai Leanai-lean.comin

AI-Lean provides an end-to-end compliance management platform for lien processing and delinquency-to-auction workflows, primarily serving property/facility operators who need to manage tenant debt collection and asset recovery at scale.

Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSNeedham, US

Luke Shardlow(Executive Officer, Director)inKhaled Barazi(Executive Officer)inMike Segal(Head of Sales)inAlistair James Schneider(Executive Officer)

BoardIan Levine(Director)Joe Maxwell(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsFINTOP Capital

Anvildiagnosticsanvildiagnostics.com

Anvil Diagnostics develops molecular diagnostic tests for invasive infections using proprietary SKIP-Seq technology that combines PCR speed with sequencing breadth.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Pavan(Founder)BrittneyAric

AOA Dxaoadx.comin𝕏

AOA Dx develops a blood-based liquid biopsy platform using mass spectrometry and machine learning to detect ovarian cancer at early stages through tumor-associated biomarkers in serum.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDenver, US

Oriana Papin-Zoghbi(Founder)inAlex Fisher(Founder/COO)inAnna Jeter(Founder)inOriana Zoghbi-Harb(Executive Officer, Director)Abigail Mcelhinny(Executive Officer)in

BoardSurbhi Sarna(Director)

Co-investorsAlleyCorpGood Growth CapitalJoyance PartnersY CombinatorAstiaAurum Venture Partners+19 more

Augmenteumaugmenteum.com𝕏

Information about the company's business, products, and market focus is not provided on this page.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Anand Krishnamurthy(CEO)

Bevylbevyl.aiinMar 2026

Bevyl is an AI-powered video editor that automatically transforms creator clips, product footage, and long-form content into on-brand short-form video ads and UGC content for social platforms.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSKatonah, US

Nina Chen Liu(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCurt Lefebvre(Director)David Voorhes(Director)Noah Linder(Director)

Boston Heart Diagnostics
Building Enginesbuildingengines.comSep 2016Acquired

Building Engines is a cloud building operations platform for commercial real estate, acquired by JLL in 2021 for about $300 million.

Waltham, US

Timothy Curran(Director)David Osborn(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDeepak Sindwani(Director)Frank Apeseche(Director)inAndrew Ashforth(Director)Vaibhav Nalwaya(Director)

Co-investorsCamber CreekHomebrewMassMutual VenturesMetaPropNavitas CapitalRubenstein Partners+1 more

CabbigeApr 2016

Boston, US

Jessica Angell(Executive Officer, Director)

Cambridge Blockchaincambridge-blockchain.com

Cambridge, US

Matthew M. Commons(Chief Executive Officer and Manager)Alex Oberhauser(Manager)Alok Bhargava(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJack Lee(Director)Romain Lavault(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBlockchain CoinvestorsFuture Perfect VenturesDigital Currency GroupPartech Ventures

Catalyst Oncology
Cimcon
Circa Labswearecirca.comin

Circa was a company focused on accelerating renter wealth; it has since joined Stake to continue that mission.

FintechPropTechBridgeport, US

Co-investorsCEI VenturesTechstars

ClearCut Surgicalclearcutsurgical.cominJan 2026 · $3.7M

Clearcut Surgical develops a surgical device that combines electrosurgery, continuous smoke evacuation, and on-demand fluid suction in a single instrument.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Alex Yang(MD)inHeung Bae Kim(MD)Jeffery John Caputo(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGENERAL INCEPTIONMassVentures

Constant Therapy
Copiun
Crowdlycrowdly.comin𝕏Jan 2012

Crowdly connects brands with their customer advocates to foster authentic relationships and community engagement around products.

ConsumerCreator EconomyFintechMarketing TechSaaSSocialBoston, US

Dan Sullivan(Founder)in

BoardMarcia Hooper(Director)Christopher Mirabile(Director)inWilliam Sullivan(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupTechstars

Cyvlcyvl.comin𝕏Mar 2024 · $6M

CYVL provides infrastructure intelligence software that combines purpose-built hardware, computer vision, and AI to process LiDAR and imagery into actionable data on roads, sidewalks, and built assets.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGovTechIoT

Co-investorsMassVenturesPartnership Fund for NYCAero X VenturesAlumni VenturesArgon VenturesCompanyon Ventures+3 more

Cyvlcyvl.aiin𝕏

CYVL provides a sensor and software platform that enables governments to assess, plan, and improve infrastructure by converting vehicle and sensor data into real-time condition intelligence.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureGovTechSomerville, US

Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesArgon Ventures

Electra Vehicleselectravehicles.comin𝕏

Electra AI offers an AI software platform ("AI Brain for Batteries") that provides real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimization for batteries used in utility-scale energy storage systems (BESS), EVs, robotics, and aviation.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsHuntington Angels NetworkLIFTTUnited VenturesHyperplane Venture Capital

EnergySageenergysage.comin𝕏

EnergySage operates an online marketplace where consumers and businesses can compare and shop for clean energy products such as solar panels, battery backup power, heating and cooling systems, electric vehicles, and smart home technology.

CleantechEnergyMarketplacesBoston, US

Vikram Aggarwal(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardC. Gail Greenwald(Director)Robert M. Gervis(Director)Tibor Toth(Director)Robert M. Gervais(Director)

Co-investorsSE VenturesSustainVC

Ezcaterezcater.comin

ezCater provides a platform for restaurants and catering businesses to grow orders through a marketplace, online ordering system, and delivery management tools.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketplacesSaaSBoston, US

Stefania Nappi Mallett(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Briscoe Rodgers(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDouglas Suliman(Director)Christopher Cuddy(Director)P. Michael Masterson(Director)

Co-investorsICONIQInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersSoftBank Vision FundWalnut Venture Associates+1 more

Folia Healthfoliahealth.comin𝕏

Folia Health is a digital health platform that enables patients and caregivers to track symptoms, treatments, and health outcomes through personalized surveys, generating home-reported outcomes data used by life sciences companies and researchers to understand real-world treatment impacts.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechMassachusetts, US

Nell Meosky Luo(CEO and Chairman)inDan Toffling(Co-Founder & CTO)inPaul T. Meosky(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupCrosslink CapitalJoyance PartnersSocial StartsTBD AngelsWalnut Venture Associates+5 more

Givzeygivzey.comSep 2023

Givzey offers a gift agreement platform that lets nonprofit and university fundraising teams document gift intent, formalize verbal pledges, and manage multi-year and one-time commitments from creation through fulfillment.

AI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodSaaSNewton, US

Adam Martel(Founder)in

BoardJere Doyle(Director)Scott Lingle(Director)Christopher Mirabile(Director)inJay Love(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupYork IE

Gravyty
Gromagroma.comin𝕏

Groma issues GromaCoin, a blockchain token where each coin is a tokenized share in the Groma Real Estate Trust, backed by income-producing US real estate held in a regulated structure.

Crypto & Web3FintechPropTech

Chris Lehman(Founder)inGrant Fishman(Founder)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupCastle Island VenturesCoinbase Ventures

Groupizegroupize.comin

Groupize offers an AI-driven platform for enterprise meetings and events management, covering venue sourcing, planning, attendee registration, travel logistics, and spend visibility.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityBeverly, US

Charles de Gaspe Beaubien(Executive Officer, Director)inAlisa de Gaspe Beaubien(Executive Officer, Director)inDenice Sakakeeny(Executive Officer)

BoardGail Hoffman(Director)David Krauter(Director)Eugene Zimon(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesWalnut Venture AssociatesGolden SeedsThayer Ventures

Guideslyguidesly.comin𝕏Dec 2024

Guidesly is a mobile platform that connects outdoor adventurers with verified guides for activities including fishing, hunting, skiing, diving, and other outdoor experiences.

ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechTravel & HospitalityBuffalo, US

Taylor Lord(Cofounder, Head of Product)inDavid Lord(Founder & CEO)in

BoardJohn Gordy(Director)Eileen Shapiro(Director)

Co-investorsBantam Group

Hadapt
Hilltop Biohilltopbio.comin

Hilltop Bio develops bioscaffold and therapeutic products for veterinary use, including wound care, joint health, soft tissue repair, and ophthalmic solutions for equine and small animal patients.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNorwood, US

Mark Williams(Executive Officer, Director)inAmanda Drobnis(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJessica McLear(Director)Alan Watson(Director)Denise Bevers(Director)

Co-investorsBand of AngelsBeacon AngelsRevUp CapitalWalnut Venture AssociatesGolden Seeds

ID8 Mobile
Imago Rehabimagorehab.com

Imago Rehab provides at-home rehabilitation for people recovering from neurological or cardiovascular conditions, using one-on-one therapy delivered via telerehabilitation combined with robotic devices, gamification, and an integrated care team.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsLowell, US

Kristin Nuckols(Executive Officer)inConor James Walsh(Director)Gene Tacy(Executive Officer)Chris Dugan(Executive Officer, Director)inTom Hunter(Executive Officer)

BoardArunas A. Chesonis(Director)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon AngelsSafar PartnersWalnut Venture Associates

InBoxer
Incentive Targetingincentivetargeting.com

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor Angels

InCrowd
Jaiajaia.techin

Jaia Robotics develops autonomous aquatic drones and software that enable safe, simplified data collection from water environments.

Climate TechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsBristol, US

Ian Estaphan Owen(Co-founder)in

BoardSusan Balloch(Director)David Voorhes(Director)Jason Webster(CTO & Co-Founder)Nevin Carr(Director)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBeacon Angels

JamHubDec 2013

Whitinsville, US

Stephen Skillings(Executive Officer, Director)Veronica Pierni(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Paulos(Director)Carla Grillo(Director)

Kano Therapeuticskanotherapeutics.comin𝕏May 2024

Kano Therapeutics develops circular single-stranded DNA (cssDNA) as a genetic payload for gene-editing and other DNA-based therapies, offering an alternative to viral vectors and double-stranded DNA.

BiotechDeep TechCambridge, US

Floris Engelhardt(Executive Officer, Director)John Vroom(Director)

BoardAnn DeWitt(Director)in

Co-investorsFifty YearsMetaplanetThe Engine VenturesVsquared VenturesZAKA VC

KnipBioknipbio.comin𝕏

KnipBio produces JUV, a fermented all-natural feed ingredient added to existing aquaculture feed to improve juvenile survival, stress resilience, and yields for farmed fish and shrimp.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechLowell, US

Christopher Marx(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Larry Feinberg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJessica McLear(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJeremy Weinstein(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsWalnut Venture Associates

Kuva
Listenwiselistenwise.com𝕏

Listenwise provides a digital platform with podcast-based lessons, listening comprehension quizzes, and writing assessment tools designed for K-12 teachers to support English language development and literacy instruction.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsBantam GroupSustainVCWalnut Venture Associates

Localytics
Medumomedumo.com𝕏Dec 2017acquired by Philips

Medumo provides automated text and email messaging systems that guide patients through medical procedures and referrals for hospitals and surgical centers.

HealthtechBoston, US

Adeel Yang(Founder/CEO)inJacob Cohen(Founder)in

BoardSatish Tadikonda(Director)Laura Lang(Director)

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Boston Harbor AngelsMAVA VenturesY CombinatorMAGIC Fund

Mobius Imagingmobiusimaging.comJun 2018

HealthtechShirley, US

Hansen Yuan(Managing Member)Eugene Gregerson(Managing Member)Marc Buntaine(Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing)

BoardMichael Sinsheimer(Manager of MedTech Catalyst, LLC (Managing Member))

Co-investorsRunway Growth Capital

myBiometrymybiometry.com

MyBiometry offers a patented at-home sensor and device that measures airway inflammation through fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in a person's breath.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical DevicesBoston, US

Bryan Nolan(Founder)

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor AngelsElevate Ventures

NeoSomaneosomainc.comin𝕏

Neosoma offers a cloud software platform that uses AI to map, measure, contour, and track brain tumor lesions from MRI scans over time.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical DevicesGroton, US

Aly Abayazeed(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Liedtky(Executive Officer)inKenneth Kolodziej(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Hill(Executive Officer)

BoardKevin Richard(Director)Oleg Ikhelson(Director)

Co-investorsBeacon AngelsAlliance of Angels

NuLabel
Osteosmartsenseosteosmartsense.com
ParklocoMar 2016

Boston, US

Napatsapa Vajarodaya(Executive Officer, Director)Don Locker(Executive Officer, Director)Ronak Massand(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRaymond Chang(Director)

Co-investorsDreamit VenturesNXT Ventures

Piction Healthpictionhealth.comin𝕏

Piction Health provides online dermatology care, letting patients submit information about a skin, hair, or nail concern and receive a personalized care plan reviewed by a dermatologist within 24-48 hours.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Susan Conover(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsCarnrite VenturesFlare Capital PartnersGood Growth CapitalGutbrain VenturesHAWKTAILHeadwater Ventures+4 more

Pixabilitypixability.comin𝕏

Pixability provides video advertising technology and solutions for the digital advertising and creator economy markets.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsBantam GroupBoston Harbor AngelsEdison PartnersPJCProgress VenturesVCFA Group+1 more

PlayrificOct 2014

Billerica, US

Beth Marcus(Executive Officer)Theodore Collins(Executive Officer)

BoardAngelique LeDoux(Director)Michael Mark(Director)Pat Feely(Director)

Powerhouse Dynamicspowerhousedynamics.cominMay 2014

Powerhouse Dynamics provides IoT-based platforms (SiteSage and Open Kitchen) for remote monitoring, automation, and energy and equipment management in multi-site foodservice and retail facilities.

CleantechEnergyIoTNewton, US

Martin Flusberg(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardZaid Ashai(Director)Tim Curran(Director)Bruce Bedford(Director)Bradford Higgins(Director)Michael Smith(Director)

Co-investorsEarthrise CapitalEmerald Technology Ventures AgClean Energy Ventures

ProjectUsprojectus.aiin

Projectus builds empathy-first AI grounded in behavioral science that decodes human emotions and behaviors to deliver actionable insights.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise Software

Co-investorsBantam GroupVery Serious VenturesThe E14 Fund

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Medumoacq. by Philips

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Launchpad Venture Group made?
Launchpad Venture Group has 88 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Launchpad Venture Group invest at?
Launchpad Venture Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Launchpad Venture Group's typical check size?
Launchpad Venture Group typically writes checks of $8M – $10M.
What sectors does Launchpad Venture Group focus on?
Launchpad Venture Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Launchpad Venture Group located?
Launchpad Venture Group is headquartered in Boston, US.
Does Launchpad Venture Group lead rounds?
Launchpad Venture Group typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Launchpad Venture Group co-invest with?
Launchpad Venture Group most often shares deals with Bantam Group, Walnut Venture Associates, Beacon Angels, among 95 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Becoming an Angel Investor: Raza Shaikh, Managing Director at Launchpad Venture Group - YouTube

Grateful Living · Raza Shaikh

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