LAUNCHub Ventures

LAUNCHub Ventures is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that focuses on seed-stage technology startups in Southeastern and Central Eastern Europe. The firm typically makes initial investments of €300k to €2M and can participate in rounds up to €4M, supporting portfolio companies beyond capital. It backs scalable early-stage ventures across AI/ML, SaaS, the future of work, proptech, crypto and blockchain, devtools, marketplaces, healthtech, fintech, hardware and robotics, with a preference for founders from SEE and CEE regions who have traction. In addition to funding, LAUNCHub provides hands-on support and programs such as its Series A academy to help companies reach milestones and secure follow-on rounds. The firm aims to grow the CEE startup ecosystem and collaborates with entrepreneurs based in the region and in major global hubs.

Lyuben Belov

Managing Partner

Todor Breshkov

Partner

Irina Dimitrova

Partner

Stephane Gantchev

Partner

Stanislav Sirakov

General Partner

Mario Stoev

Analyst

Petar Tsachev

Analyst

Raya Yunakova

Investor

Rumen lliev

Partner

Past deals in Greece

Ferryhopper

Series B in 2022
Ferryhopper is an online ferry booking platform that enables travelers to plan and book trips across Greece and nearby regions. The platform provides access to direct and indirect ferry connections among Greece, Italy, and Turkey, enabling island-hopping itineraries and multi-destination routes. Users can compare schedules and fares, secure the cheapest fares, and book multiple tickets in a single session. Ferryhopper emphasizes a simple, upgraded user experience and supports e-ticket services to streamline travel. It focuses on offering convenient planning and ticketing for island hopping and multi-stop trips through an integrated booking solution.

Ferryhopper

Series A in 2020
Ferryhopper is an online ferry booking platform that enables travelers to plan and book trips across Greece and nearby regions. The platform provides access to direct and indirect ferry connections among Greece, Italy, and Turkey, enabling island-hopping itineraries and multi-destination routes. Users can compare schedules and fares, secure the cheapest fares, and book multiple tickets in a single session. Ferryhopper emphasizes a simple, upgraded user experience and supports e-ticket services to streamline travel. It focuses on offering convenient planning and ticketing for island hopping and multi-stop trips through an integrated booking solution.

Codebender

Convertible Note in 2015
Codebender offers a cloud-based development platform for Arduino users, enabling them to write, share, and compile codes online without needing to install software on each device. It facilitates collaboration among makers, engineers, and hobbyists in building interactive devices, innovative gadgets, and IoT hardware.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2014
Codebender offers a cloud-based development platform for Arduino users, enabling them to write, share, and compile codes online without needing to install software on each device. It facilitates collaboration among makers, engineers, and hobbyists in building interactive devices, innovative gadgets, and IoT hardware.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2014
Codebender offers a cloud-based development platform for Arduino users, enabling them to write, share, and compile codes online without needing to install software on each device. It facilitates collaboration among makers, engineers, and hobbyists in building interactive devices, innovative gadgets, and IoT hardware.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2013
Codebender offers a cloud-based development platform for Arduino users, enabling them to write, share, and compile codes online without needing to install software on each device. It facilitates collaboration among makers, engineers, and hobbyists in building interactive devices, innovative gadgets, and IoT hardware.
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