LaunchPad LI is a business accelerator and co-working space established in 2013, focusing on startups and early-stage companies. The firm provides seed funding through LaunchPad Ventures LI and hosts weekly events for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Each month, five startups present to angel investors at LaunchPad's Demo Night. Their investment rounds typically include Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.
Notable portfolio companies include ezCater, Groupize, Kuva Systems, and Zippity. Co-founded by serial entrepreneurs and angel investors Andrew Hazen and Ri, LaunchPad LI offers unique value-add services such as access to mentors, funding opportunities, and a collaborative working environment. Their investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and supporting the growth of early-stage companies through a combination of financial backing and strategic guidance.
LaunchPad - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies4
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Series A2 (50.0%)
Seed1 (25.0%)
Series B1 (25.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 50%Seed 25%Series B 25%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
