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LAUNCH

Location on request · Invests in US; Global; MENA; Asia · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedConsumer Apps & SocialB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Ambitious founders building venture-scale companies need capital, mentorship, community, and media visibility. We provide all four through integrated programs, funds, and our media platform.

Likely not a fit for

No lifestyle businesses, no non-founder-led teams, no businesses unsuitable for public discussion

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Nico Rodriguez

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Bianca Veltri

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Kelly Schricker

Partner

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Jason Calacanis

General PartnerFounder

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Portfolio

VantaEnterprise Software

Vanta provides automated compliance solutions to help businesses achieve and maintain compliance with various standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI, and GDPR. Their platform integrates with over 400 tools to streamline compliance processes, manage risks, and automate security workflows.

SuperhumanEnterprise Software

Superhuman is an AI-powered productivity suite that enhances email management and team collaboration. With features like Superhuman Mail, Grammarly integration, and Coda, it enables users to work faster and more efficiently across various applications, saving them significant time each week.

BrilliantEdtech

Brilliant offers interactive problem-solving courses in math, computer science, and data analysis, designed to make learning engaging and effective.

GiggsterEcommerce Marketplaces

Giggster is a platform that allows users to rent unique venues for filming, photo shoots, parties, and events. It offers a curated selection of creative spaces across various cities, catering to artists, photographers, and event planners.

LeadIQEnterprise Software

LeadIQ offers solutions designed to empower sellers and RevOps through efficient pipeline generation and automated CRM enrichment. The platform utilizes AI-driven data to enhance sales processes.

MavenEdtech

Maven is an innovative platform that democratizes education by empowering experts to offer cohort-based courses directly to their audience. Focused on active learning, Maven enables instructors to create impactful learning experiences while providing students with access to industry leaders and hands-on projects.

TaxGPTEnterprise Software

TaxGPT is an AI-powered tax assistant that helps tax professionals streamline their workflows by providing instant answers to complex tax questions, drafting tax memos, and analyzing tax documents. It uses authoritative sources to ensure accuracy and offers features like client intelligence and document management.

AbacusEnterprise Software

Abacus.AI is the leading enterprise AI platform built for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions, providing secure and compliant AI solutions.

FitbodHealthcare Digital

Fitbod is a personalized strength training app that delivers fully customized workouts based on your goals, fitness level, and available equipment. It utilizes a proprietary algorithm to optimize performance and prevent injury.

AutolaneLogistics Supply Chain

Autolane transforms curbs into intelligent hubs where autonomous vehicles seamlessly pick up orders, deliver goods, and coordinate rides, providing infrastructure for autonomous commerce.

AthenaEnterprise Software

Athena is the only membership that combines daily assistance, executive coaching, and an AI platform to help you get more done across work and life.

RillaEnterprise Software

Rilla is a company focused on enhancing sales training through virtual ridealongs, utilizing AI to coach sales teams and improve their performance.

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Research briefRead more
LAUNCH Research Document Investment Thesis LAUNCH (led by Jason Calacanis) operates an integrated platform connecting founders with capital, community, and media reach. Rather than a traditional VC firm, LAUNCH functions as an ecosystem combining accelerator programs, investment funds, syndication (The Syndicate), and media (This Week in Startups podcast). The underlying thesis is that early-stage…

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