Launchbay

LaunchBay is a venture firm founded in 2018, with headquarters in London, UK, and Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in FinTech infrastructure, B2B software, and AI applications. The company invests in startups that have demonstrated product-market fit and are poised for scaling. LaunchBay operates an investment platform that provides digital access to private companies, facilitating price discovery, information rights, and deal execution for brokers, wealth management firms, and private clients. The firm is committed to supporting technology companies through its flagship access fund for early-stage investments and a growth fund for later-stage opportunities. Data-driven decision-making is integral to LaunchBay's approach, employing algorithms to address industry challenges related to access and liquidity. Additionally, the firm has a notable focus on founders with immigrant backgrounds, recognizing the unique perspectives and ambitions they bring to building successful businesses.

Denis Ivanov

Partner, Chief Investment Officer

Alan Vaksman

Co-Founder and Executive Chair

41 past transactions

Desia

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Desia is a technology company specializing in advanced AI applications for the financial services industry. It offers an AI-driven financial insights platform that automates data analysis, providing key insights relevant to companies, markets, and potential investments. This platform enhances workflows, enabling financial institutions and professionals to focus on strategic decision-making and drive growth.

Honeycomb

Series B in 2024
Honeycomb, formerly known as Agilius, operates an insurance technology platform that specializes in real estate insurance services. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a streamlined online process for homeowners associations, property managers, developers, and building owners to purchase master insurance policies for condominium and apartment buildings in under three minutes. By leveraging advanced technologies such as aerial photography, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Honeycomb eliminates the need for on-site inspections, allowing users to obtain instant, hassle-free quotes and manage their policies efficiently. This innovative approach aims to bring simplicity and transparency to the real estate insurance market, providing significant cost savings for its clients.

Sami

Series B in 2023
Sami is a health plan operator based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 2018 by Dr. Vitor Asseituno and Luiz Guilherme Berardo. The company is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the healthcare experience for its patients by offering comprehensive healthcare services at reduced costs. Sami provides unlimited app-based or in-person consultations, a dedicated health team, and access to a network of hospitals and wellness services. Through its innovative approach, Sami aims to deliver efficient, personalized, and preventive healthcare, ultimately helping individuals and businesses achieve better health outcomes. The company's mission focuses on transforming Brazilian healthcare into a more accessible, reliable, and user-friendly system, enabling each person to reach their best potential.

Oxygen

Series B in 2023
Oxygen is a financial technology company that offers a modern banking platform tailored for digital natives, creators, and entrepreneurs. The company provides a seamless user experience through its application, which combines personal and business accounts in one interface. Users benefit from features such as no monthly fees, early direct deposit, simple transfers, cashback rewards, high-yield savings, subscription reimbursements, and various retail and travel advantages. Additionally, Oxygen Technical Services delivers essential technology solutions, including computer and network designs, connectivity, and e-commerce solutions, with a focus on cybersecurity through secure data storage and compliant backup processes. The platform also includes tools for managing finances effectively, tracking bills, and projecting income, catering to the evolving needs of modern users in both personal and business banking.

MyInterview

Series A in 2023
MyInterview is a technology company specializing in a video screening platform aimed at simplifying the recruitment process for both companies and job applicants. The platform allows candidates to submit video responses to interview questions, while recruiters can use these videos to create shortlists for competitive positions. This approach helps talent acquisition managers efficiently identify suitable job candidates who align with their company's needs and culture from a large pool of applicants.

HealthAtom

Series A in 2023
HealthAtom is a healthcare software platform that designs innovative healthcare solutions that allow the clinical industry to advance in administrative technologies. They use datalink and medilink software for better healthcare services for patients.

Daylight

Series A in 2022
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

Frank Innovations

Venture Round in 2022
Frank Innovations is a developer of SAAS products designed to streamline used car acquisition for independent car dealers. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Decentro

Series A in 2022
Decentro is a developer of an API banking software platform that facilitates the seamless launch of banking products. By integrating with various banking APIs, the platform allows clients to execute financial integrations efficiently using minimal code. This capability simplifies the product development cycle, enabling businesses to customize their offerings and access desired modules in a straightforward manner. Decentro's focus on automation further enhances the ease of integration, making it a valuable solution for companies looking to streamline their financial product development processes.

Allocations

Venture Round in 2022
Allocations is a technology company focused on creating an inclusive private equity and venture capital ecosystem that facilitates broader access to investment opportunities for individuals and businesses. The company has developed a funding platform that allows investors to efficiently raise and deploy capital, integrating tools for launching funds, onboarding limited partners, and scaling operations. By prioritizing data in the management of funds, Allocations empowers investors to compete with institutional players in the market. Since its inception, Allocations has successfully supported over 300 private funds, managing a total volume of approximately $250 million. The company has garnered significant investment, raising over $7 million from more than 200 investors, reflecting strong interest in its innovative approach to democratizing capital access.

Forta

Series A in 2022
Forta is a healthcare service provider that specializes in telehealthcare, focusing on children with autism. The company offers a personalized care approach through its platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence to develop tailored programs for patients. In addition to their telehealth services, Forta provides applied behavior analysis therapy through online training programs, aiming to support the development of children by addressing their specific needs.

Adsum

Seed Round in 2022
Adsum is a London-based fintech company established in 2020, focusing on providing instant value-added tax refunds and tax credits for UK businesses. The company has developed a software infrastructure that facilitates immediate VAT refunds through embedded software integrations with partner organizations. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Adsum simplifies the tax credit process, helping businesses reduce human error and enhance growth. By specializing in R&D and Creative Industry Tax Credits, Adsum aims to deliver value-added services that support the financial needs of its clients.

Clicoh

Series A in 2022
Clicoh is a startup born in Cordoba, Argentina in 2018 that provides fulfillment and logistics solutions through innovation and technology for digital companies in Latam.

Hour One

Series A in 2022
Hour One AI is a technology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence for synthetic video creation. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a platform that utilizes computer-generated AI characters to produce high-quality video content efficiently. Its cloud-based infrastructure allows businesses to create professional presenter videos quickly and at scale, significantly reducing costs and time compared to traditional video production methods. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, enabling agencies and businesses to generate and manage thousands of videos with ease, utilizing ready-to-use templates. Hour One AI aims to optimize the video creation process across various business verticals, making high-quality video accessible in multiple languages.

PhableCare

Series B in 2022
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.

SteadyPay

Series A in 2022
SteadyPay Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, is a financial technology company focused on improving the financial wellness of gig economy workers. The company has developed a mobile application that allows users to securely link their bank accounts and calculate their average income. By monitoring income fluctuations, SteadyPay provides a top-up service to ensure that workers receive a consistent income even during periods of reduced earnings, such as fewer bookings or sick days. This top-up is offered without interest, functioning as a subscription credit service aimed at helping users budget confidently for everyday expenses. By smoothing out income volatility, SteadyPay reduces the reliance on high-cost credit solutions, thereby helping gig workers maintain financial stability and avoid debt spirals.

WealthKernel

Series A in 2022
WealthKernel Ltd. is a London-based company established in 2015 that specializes in developing a comprehensive API for automated financial services. Its platform is designed to facilitate access to financial advice for mass affluent customers in the U.K. and the European Union, offering both human and digital delivery options. WealthKernel provides a wealth management infrastructure that includes compliance and distribution services, along with tools for investment management and adviser support. This allows institutions to digitally distribute investment products and enhance their wealth management offerings beyond the traditional high net worth segment. By offering a user-friendly interface, WealthKernel positions itself as a critical resource for businesses looking to streamline their financial service operations.

Bolt

Series E in 2022
Bolt is a company dedicated to enhancing e-commerce by providing a streamlined checkout experience. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Bolt offers a platform that enables retailers to facilitate secure, one-click checkouts for their customers, eliminating the need for passwords or repeated personal information. This approach not only simplifies the purchasing process but also improves conversion rates and customer retention for businesses. A growing number of retailers, including well-known brands such as REVOLVE, Casper, Badgley Mischka, and Benefit Cosmetics, utilize Bolt's services to meet the demand for efficient and user-friendly online shopping experiences. By democratizing commerce, Bolt aims to strengthen the connection between retailers and their customers.

Refyne

Series B in 2022
Refyne is a company that provides an earned wage access platform designed to enhance employee financial well-being by allowing access to real-time earned salaries before payday. By partnering with organizations, Refyne aims to promote financial literacy and resilience among employees, which contributes to a more productive and stress-free work environment. The platform serves both salaried employees and contractors, enabling them to track and withdraw portions of their earned wages as needed. This approach helps eliminate reliance on exploitative payday loans and high-interest credit options, fostering a more favorable work culture and encouraging employee retention through financial empowerment.

Learnerbly

Series A in 2021
Learnerbly is a London-based company that develops an online workplace learning platform. Founded in 2016, Learnerbly assists businesses in fostering professional growth by curating learning and development opportunities tailored to their needs. The platform enables companies to create internal playlists for knowledge sharing, upload specific content, and organize events. It also guides employees towards relevant learning opportunities and supports them in applying what they've learned. Notable clients include Ideo, Curve, and goCardless. Additionally, Learnerbly connects students and graduates with internships and entry-level jobs through work placements in entrepreneurial environments.

Obligo

Series B in 2021
Obligo, Inc. is a financial technology company based in New York, established in 2017, that offers innovative solutions to eliminate the traditional security deposit requirement for renters and landlords. Through its unique platform, Obligo allows tenants to provide landlords with a limited credit-backed billing authorization instead of cash deposits, significantly streamlining the move-in process. This model enables landlords to secure their interests while giving tenants the ability to hold onto their cash. In the event of property damage or claims at the end of a tenancy, Obligo facilitates immediate payments to landlords while permitting tenants to repay the claim in manageable installments. By leveraging Open Banking technology and AI-based underwriting, Obligo aims to enhance fairness, trust, and transparency in the tenant-landlord relationship.

KhataBook

Series C in 2021
KhataBook is a leading SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application designed to assist micro, small, and medium businesses in managing their financial transactions. The application enables users to securely track business and personal credits, automatically sends payment reminders to customers, and facilitates online payment collection via UPI and QR codes. With its user-friendly interface available in over 11 languages, KhataBook has garnered a significant user base, boasting more than 20 million registered users. The company's innovative solutions have made a notable impact on India's business landscape, earning it recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020.

Honest

Series A in 2021
Honest is a company that develops financial products aimed at enhancing the economic experience for consumers. Its flagship offering is a credit card application that features no annual fee, low interest rates on purchases, and rewards points for every transaction. The application is designed to facilitate economical transactions while allowing users to build their credit history and improve their overall financial well-being. By focusing on customer-friendly features, Honest strives to create financial solutions that resonate with users and support their financial goals.

Factorin

Venture Round in 2021
Factorin is a Moscow-based company that specializes in developing a blockchain-powered supply chain and trade finance platform. Founded in 2019, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and security of trade finance processes by automating the exchange of data and legally relevant documents between business parties. Factorin's platform eliminates manual steps, resulting in reduced costs and transaction times while minimizing the risks of fraud and human errors. By employing blockchain technology, the platform ensures high levels of encryption and confidentiality, ultimately providing a more transparent and secure trade finance experience for its clients.

Market Kurly

Series F in 2021
Market Kurly is an online grocery service based in Seoul, South Korea, that specializes in the delivery of fresh and premium food products. Founded in 2014, the platform allows users to order a wide range of items, including vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, baked goods, and processed foods, all sourced directly from producers. Market Kurly focuses on providing high-quality ingredients and offers next-day delivery, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly. The service also includes non-perishable items, enabling shoppers to conveniently access a variety of groceries. Through its innovative logistics and delivery system, Market Kurly aims to enhance the grocery shopping experience by transforming the way food is produced and distributed.

Ably Realtime

Series B in 2021
Ably Realtime offers a suite of developer tools and global cloud infrastructure designed to facilitate the creation of real-time applications. By providing a robust platform that simplifies the complexities of building and maintaining global data stream networks, Ably enables developers to implement powerful event-driven features such as chat, live updates, and device control. The company supports various high-demand applications, including transit information and sports score updates, allowing organizations to focus on innovation while reducing operational burdens. Ably's APIs are crafted for consistency and functionality across platforms, catering to the needs of developers and large engineering teams. With a commitment to enhancing real-time infrastructure, Ably aims to support the future of an internet-driven world characterized by advancements in autonomous vehicles, IoT networks, and AI technologies.

Trax

Series E in 2021
Trax Technology Solutions Pte Ltd. specializes in providing in-store execution solutions, focusing on image recognition technology that transforms mobile images into actionable insights for the retail sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Singapore, Trax serves tier-one manufacturers and channel partners both locally and internationally. Its innovative platform enables sales representatives to access detailed information about product availability, shelf share, pricing, and compliance swiftly through mobile devices. This technology enhances operational efficiency and effectiveness for consumer goods companies. Trax has established itself as a leader in computer vision solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry, partnering with various innovators in IoT technologies to capture retail realities. The company's clientele includes major global brands, and it operates offices across multiple regions, including APAC, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America.

Carta

Secondary Market in 2021
Carta, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates as a SEC-registered transfer agent for private companies. Its core business is an online platform that facilitates electronic management of equity for corporations, involving shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. The platform offers services such as cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, compliance, and electronic stock issuance. It serves venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Carta aims to simplify private market investments and participation through its platform, fostering growth and transparency in the private capital sector.

Obligo

Series A in 2020
Obligo, Inc. is a financial technology company based in New York, established in 2017, that offers innovative solutions to eliminate the traditional security deposit requirement for renters and landlords. Through its unique platform, Obligo allows tenants to provide landlords with a limited credit-backed billing authorization instead of cash deposits, significantly streamlining the move-in process. This model enables landlords to secure their interests while giving tenants the ability to hold onto their cash. In the event of property damage or claims at the end of a tenancy, Obligo facilitates immediate payments to landlords while permitting tenants to repay the claim in manageable installments. By leveraging Open Banking technology and AI-based underwriting, Obligo aims to enhance fairness, trust, and transparency in the tenant-landlord relationship.

Bnext

Series A in 2020
Bnext is a fintech platform based in Madrid, Spain, that redefines banking by offering a comprehensive digital banking experience without the need for traditional banks. It allows users to establish current accounts quickly, providing nearly all the functionalities of conventional banking. A key feature of Bnext is its Marketplace, which grants users access to a curated selection of financial products from various fintechs and banks, tailored to meet individual needs. Users can manage their existing bank accounts alongside Bnext's offerings, enabling them to oversee their entire financial landscape in one place. The platform emphasizes collaboration with financial service providers to present the best available options, rather than relying on commission-based sales of products. Bnext's diverse portfolio includes offerings such as loans, real estate investments, and crowdfunding opportunities, positioning it as a pioneering force in the emerging landscape of digital banking.

Advisable

Seed Round in 2020
Advisable is a digital agency and freelance marketplace that connects organizations with skilled marketing specialists. The company offers a platform that utilizes proprietary technology to match clients with freelancers, facilitating the identification, screening, and hiring process. In addition to its marketplace services, Advisable provides a range of digital solutions, including web and concept design, digital marketing, technical implementations, and social media strategy. By combining these offerings, Advisable aims to empower talented individuals and organizations alike, helping them achieve their marketing objectives through tailored services and expertise.

Healthlane

Convertible Note in 2020
Healthlane is a healthcare technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with additional offices in Yaounde, Cameroon, and San Francisco, California. It operates an online application that facilitates access to quality and affordable healthcare services. The platform allows users to track appointments at medical facilities, connect with certified doctors for virtual medical advice, and compile personal health data in one centralized location. Healthlane's services cater to various health needs, including pregnancy, vaccination, family planning, and lab results, making it easier for individuals to monitor their health effectively. Through its comprehensive approach, Healthlane aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and inform users about their medical options.

Ably Realtime

Series A in 2020
Ably Realtime offers a suite of developer tools and global cloud infrastructure designed to facilitate the creation of real-time applications. By providing a robust platform that simplifies the complexities of building and maintaining global data stream networks, Ably enables developers to implement powerful event-driven features such as chat, live updates, and device control. The company supports various high-demand applications, including transit information and sports score updates, allowing organizations to focus on innovation while reducing operational burdens. Ably's APIs are crafted for consistency and functionality across platforms, catering to the needs of developers and large engineering teams. With a commitment to enhancing real-time infrastructure, Ably aims to support the future of an internet-driven world characterized by advancements in autonomous vehicles, IoT networks, and AI technologies.

Cuvva

Series A in 2019
Cuvva Limited is a London-based insurance provider that specializes in motor and travel insurance products through its mobile application. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of flexible insurance options, including temporary car insurance, pay monthly car insurance, single trip travel insurance, and learner driver insurance. Cuvva's platform enables users to obtain comprehensive coverage quickly, often within minutes, and supports a pay-as-you-drive model. With a focus on customer convenience, the app has successfully sold approximately 6 million policies and served over 760,000 customers, providing round-the-clock support to help users manage their insurance needs effectively.

MEL Science

Series A in 2019
MEL Science Ltd is a London-based educational technology company founded in 2014 with an additional office in Petersburg, Russia. It specializes in developing chemistry education subscription kits for students, combining hands-on experiments with digital learning tools. Each kit includes chemical reagents, step-by-step instructions, and access to a complementary smartphone/tablet application and website featuring scientific stories aligned with school curricula. MEL Science also offers virtual reality lessons covering key chemistry topics. Their mobile application provides 3D molecular models and explanations of chemical reactions.

Monday.com

Series D in 2019
Monday.com is a global technology company that develops and markets a customizable work management platform, known as the monday.com Work OS. This platform enables organizations across diverse industries to build and tailor software tools to fit their specific needs, fostering transparency and efficiency. With teams worldwide, monday.com serves over 152,000 customers in more than 200 countries, supporting various use cases and business verticals.

Market Beyond

Venture Round in 2019
Market Beyond is an e-commerce analytics company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing actionable insights to Fortune 500 brands and online retailers, helping them optimize inefficiencies at the product level. Utilizing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, Market Beyond analyzes billions of online shopping journeys to identify and correct deficiencies in areas such as product assortments, pricing models, and website traffic. This technology enables e-commerce businesses to enhance their conversion factors and ensure growth in both revenue and market share.

Lemonade

Series D in 2019
Lemonade, Inc. is an innovative insurance company that provides a range of insurance products in the United States and Europe, including homeowners, renters, and landlord insurance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes artificial intelligence and behavioral economics to streamline the insurance process, eliminating traditional brokers and paperwork. By employing advanced technology, Lemonade offers instant service and sets competitive rates for its policies. The company also acts as an agent for other insurance providers, further expanding its offerings. With a commitment to social good, Lemonade aims to transform the insurance industry by prioritizing transparency and efficiency.

Peek

Series B in 2018
Peek Travel, Inc. is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, specializing in tour operator software that facilitates the discovery and booking of tours and activities across the United States. Founded in 2011, Peek offers a platform that connects customers with a curated selection of experiences, allowing users to easily book activities online. The company empowers operators by providing them with tools to manage and grow their businesses effectively. Peek's website and mobile app serve as marketing channels, generating new customer interest by making thousands of activities accessible and bookable anytime, anywhere. Through its technology, Peek aims to create lasting memories for travelers by connecting them with everyday adventures.

Visual Factories

Seed Round in 2018
Visual Factories Ltd is a technology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. It specializes in the design and development of the Performance Improvement Management System (PIM), a software solution aimed at enhancing production machine performance in the manufacturing and metal cutting sectors. PIM offers a plug-and-play platform that allows for real-time monitoring, analysis, and control of production processes, enabling organizations to visualize individual machine performance. This shared visibility across all levels of an organization facilitates timely operational decisions, leading to improved efficiency and productivity. By providing increased clarity and control, Visual Factories empowers manufacturers to optimize their digital performance management and achieve their operational goals.
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