LAUNCHub Ventures
Venture capitalSofia · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Early institutional VC focused on SEE and CEE founders (including diaspora), acting as a Series A readiness machine; operational support and fundraising prep helped ~75% secure follow-ons.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 29 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14SaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×7Consumer ×4Marketing Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Developer Tools ×3Digital Health ×3
HQs:United States×4United Kingdom×3Bulgaria×1
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12021 · 12 dated
Aggero is an AI platform that analyzes video content frame by frame — including hooks, messaging, and visual/audio elements — to identify the creative, narrative, and visual factors driving performance across ads, UGC, and influencer videos.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
AMPECO provides a software platform that enables retail companies to deploy and manage EV charging stations in their locations, attracting customers and generating revenue while integrating with existing retail systems.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyRetail TechSaaS
Orlin Radev(Chief Executive Officer)inStefan Ivanov(Chief Revenue Officer)inAlexander Alexiev(Chief Technical Officer)in
OfficeRnD provides software for managing flexible workspaces and hybrid offices, including tools for desk and room booking, member management, and workplace operations across web, mobile, and MS Teams.
Future of WorkPropTechSaaS
SAP LeanIX provides an enterprise architecture management platform that gives organizations visibility into their software landscape, including bought, planned, and built applications and their interdependencies.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Coherent Labs makes Gameface, a UI middleware that uses web technologies to build high-performance game interfaces for AAA game development teams.
Developer ToolsGamingSaaS
Ferryhopper is an online ferry booking platform where travelers can compare schedules and prices and book tickets across more than 4,000 ferry routes in over 63 countries.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
FindMeCure is a platform that helps patients find and plan clinical trials for medical treatments.
Digital HealthHealthtechBerkhamsted, GB
Calliper is a business analytics tool that connects to a company's data to deliver automated insights, milestones, and alerts on growth metrics such as MRR and customer activity.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
GlycanAge offers an at-home biological age test that analyzes IgG glycan patterns to measure chronic inflammation ("inflammaging") and its effect on aging.
BiotechDigital HealthLongevity
Charlie was a personal finance app that helped users manage their money and pay off debt by analyzing transaction data to provide personalized recommendations and turn spending habits into debt repayments.
ConsumerFintech
Index Health operated a medical practice providing health care services to patients.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Kubeark is an AI-powered integration and automation engine that connects existing systems, SaaS apps, and internal APIs through pre-built connectors and orchestrates cross-department workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Orbiit provides a platform for community organizations to identify and facilitate connections between members, from initial introductions through scheduling and feedback collection.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSNew York, US
Mary Grove(Director)Bilyana Freye(Executive Officer, Director)Luuk Derksen(Executive Officer, Director)
Taylor & Hart designs bespoke engagement rings and jewelry for customers seeking personalized, one-of-a-kind pieces.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechLondon, GB
Tenyks develops a Visual Intelligence Platform that processes and extracts actionable insights from large collections of visual data and assets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechCambridge, GB
Botty Dimanov(Founder)in
Transmetrics builds AI-powered analytics and planning software for small to medium-sized trucking fleets, including FleetMetrics Sales Navigator, which unifies load sources, evaluates load profitability, and optimizes truck utilization and pricing.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Zipchat is an AI sales and support agent for ecommerce stores that answers pre-sale and post-sale questions across a website, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and email.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAMPECO · chargedevs.com · Jul 3, 2026
Neurolabs · finsmes.com · Apr 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LAUNCHub Ventures invest at?
- LAUNCHub Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is LAUNCHub Ventures's typical check size?
- LAUNCHub Ventures typically writes checks of $324K – $3.2M.
- What sectors does LAUNCHub Ventures focus on?
- LAUNCHub Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LAUNCHub Ventures located?
- LAUNCHub Ventures is headquartered in Sofia, BG.
- Does LAUNCHub Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, LAUNCHub Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamStartups Alliance at Erste Asset Management - Rumen Iliev, Partner at LAUNCHub Ventures
InnovX Xelerator · Rumen Iliev
How to Level Up The VC Game, with Irina Dimitrova, CFO and Partner at LAUNCHub Ventures | Ep.48
The Recursive · Irina Dimitrova
Rumen Iliev, Launchub Ventures: Plans and investments after the 74 mil. euro FUND II
start-up Business · Rumen Iliev
Co-investors · 52
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