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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO Labs | Dec 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Utila | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| MIC Global | Jan 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| RiskScout | Aug 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| YO Labs | Oct 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Jurgen Van De Vyver
Partner
Kelsey Weaver
Partner, Strategic Growth Engagement
Badis Friaa
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.