Launch Accelerator - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2011
Launch Accelerator, based in San Francisco, California, focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and inspiring innovation. The firm targets startups in the pre-Series A stage, specifically those with some traction, which they refer to as their "Goldilocks Zone." This includes enterprise and marketplace startups with $2k+ in monthly recurring revenue and consumer products with 3k+ daily active users. They typically invest through convertible notes and seed rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include HeyHire, which has raised $100,000, and Revolution RE, with $3 million raised. The accelerator is led by key partners who bring extensive experience in scaling startups. Launch Accelerator emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering growth strategies and investor connections over several weeks to help founders succeed. Their investment philosophy centers on backing builders and providing comprehensive support to drive growth and innovation.
Launch Accelerator - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies2
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Angel1 (50.0%)
Seed1 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Angel 50%Seed 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
