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LAUNCH Accelerator

LAUNCH Accelerator

San Francisco, Californialaunch.co

Overview

LAUNCH, founded by Jason Calacanis, is an early-stage investment firm that operates an accelerator, a direct investment fund (The LAUNCH Fund), and a syndicate. The accelerator program invests $125,000 for a 7% stake in pre-Series A startups, guiding them through a 14-week program that includes mentorship and access to over 700 investors. The firm's overall investment thesis is to identify and invest in outlier companies before the broader venture community. LAUNCH invests in approximately 100 startups per year, with check sizes ranging from $25,000 to $5 million across its various investment vehicles.

Portfolio Companies

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launch.co

Investments

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HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
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