Castlecreek launchpad fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Castlecreek launchpad fund
Operating Status: Operating
Oakland-based financial services firm, Castle Creek Capital, partners with Launchpad Capital.
Location
Oakland, CA, US
Castlecreek Launchpad Fund, based in Oakland, California, focuses on early-stage fintech startups that collaborate with community banks to drive deposits and fee revenue. The firm typically invests in Series B rounds and aims to catalyze change in financial services through strategic partnerships. By leveraging the strengths of Castle Creek Capital and Launchpad Capital, the fund supports innovative solutions tailored for financial institutions.
Notable portfolio companies include Immediate, which has raised $16 million, and Marstone, with $8 million raised. Key partners at Castlecreek Launchpad Fund bring extensive experience from their affiliations with Castle Creek Capital and Launchpad Capital. The firm's investment philosophy centers on fostering transformative partnerships between fintech startups and community banks. Additionally, they offer unique value-add services, including strategic guidance and access to a network of financial institutions.
Castlecreek launchpad fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Series B2 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series B 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
