Investment Thesis
“Early-stage fund founded by Jason Calacanis focusing on startups with exceptional founders and transformative potential.”
Portfolio Companies (4)
Calm
Calm is a San Francisco subscription app for meditation, sleep stories and mental wellness, founded in 2012. It remains private and was last valued at $2 billion in December 2020.
Robinhood
Robinhood, founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, runs a commission free brokerage, crypto and banking app. It went public on Nasdaq as HOOD in July 2021 and is in the S&P 500.
Thumbtack
Thumbtack is a San Francisco home services marketplace, founded in 2008, that connects homeowners with about 300,000 local pros. It remains private after raising over $500 million in equity.
Uber
Uber Technologies runs ride-hailing, food delivery and freight platforms from San Francisco. It has traded on the NYSE as UBER since its May 2019 IPO and reported 2025 revenue of $52.0 billion.
Other Investments (1)
Portfolio Analysis
LAUNCH has built a portfolio of 5 companies across 3 sectors, including Digital Health, Fintech, Marketplace. Of these investments, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs, demonstrating the firm's track record of backing companies to meaningful outcomes.
The portfolio reflects investments across the IPO, Series D+ stages, showing LAUNCH's approach to supporting companies at multiple points in their growth journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies has LAUNCH invested in?
LAUNCH has invested in 5+ companies across 3 different sectors. Of these, 2 have achieved successful exits through acquisitions or IPOs.
What sectors does LAUNCH invest in?
LAUNCH's portfolio spans Digital Health, Fintech, Marketplace. This diversification reflects the firm's broad investment thesis and sector expertise.
What stages does LAUNCH invest at?
LAUNCH invests across the IPO, Series D+ stages. Their portfolio includes companies at various points in their growth journey.
How many exits has LAUNCH had?
LAUNCH has had 2 portfolio companies achieve exits through acquisitions or IPOs. This track record of exits demonstrates the firm's ability to identify and support companies through successful outcomes.