LAUNCH
Founded by Jason Calacanis. LAUNCH is on a mission to support founders and inspire innovation.Our small team of rebels put on the largest startup conference in the world, the LAUNCH festival, the podcast This Week In Startups and we run the LAUNCH Incubator. We invest millions of dollars into 40 promising founders a year, some of which go on to cha
Investment focus
LAUNCH's portfolio on More Capital spans healthcare & biotech, hr & workforce. The firm is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Of the 2 portfolio companies tracked here, 1 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $2B.
If your company is backed by LAUNCH
Employees at companies backed by LAUNCH may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.
What this means for your stock
Institutional investors like LAUNCH typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.
Secondary market considerations
Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.
LAUNCH portfolio companies
2 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation. 1 companies do not have a publicly reported valuation.
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Frequent co-investors
Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside LAUNCH in the same companies.
Last verified: 2026-05-28
Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.