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Launchpad Capital

Launchpad Capital

Oakland, Californialaunchpad.vc

Overview

Launchpad Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage fintech companies, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation in financial services, insurance, and real estate sectors by leveraging modern infrastructure and permanent structural changes within the industry. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting disruptive technologies that promote fairness, transparency, and consumer empowerment.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

28

Investments

Launchpad Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
YO LabsDec 2025Series ACo-investor
UtilaMar 2024SeedCo-investor
Attune InsuranceJan 2024SeedCo-investor
MIC GlobalJan 2024SeedLead
ATTUNEJan 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Jurgen Van De Vyver

Partner

Kelsey Weaver

Partner, Strategic Growth Engagement

Badis Friaa

Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOakland, California
Year Founded2020

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