Launchpad Capital
Overview
Launchpad Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage fintech companies, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation in financial services, insurance, and real estate sectors by leveraging modern infrastructure and permanent structural changes within the industry. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting disruptive technologies that promote fairness, transparency, and consumer empowerment.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| RiskScout | Sep 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Crux Analytics | Sep 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Immediate Solutions, Inc. | Sep 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| YO Labs | Dec 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Utila | Mar 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jurgen Van De Vyver
Partner
Kelsey Weaver
Partner, Strategic Growth Engagement
Badis Friaa
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Launchpad Capital based?
Launchpad Capital is headquartered in Oakland, California, United States.
When was Launchpad Capital founded?
Launchpad Capital was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Launchpad Capital have?
Launchpad Capital has 23 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launchpad Capital's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include RiskScout, Crux Analytics, Immediate Solutions, Inc., YO Labs, Utila.
What was Launchpad Capital's most recent investment?
Launchpad Capital's most recent investment on Caplight was in RiskScout in 2026.
What sectors does Launchpad Capital focus on?
Launchpad Capital focuses on FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Launchpad Capital focus on?
Launchpad Capital typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is Launchpad Capital's AUM?
Launchpad Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.