LAUNCHub Ventures

LAUNCHub Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a leading early-stage venture capital fund investing in technology startups in Central and Southeastern Europe. The firm focuses on Seed and Series A funding stages, with initial investments ranging from €300K to €2M, and the capacity to lead rounds up to €4M. LAUNCHub Ventures invests in scalable businesses with initial traction, led by passionate founders from the region, whether they are based in South-Eastern Europe or global startup hubs like London and San Francisco. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing extensive support to founders beyond capital, including a 'Series A academy' program to help portfolio companies reach milestones and secure follow-on funding. Since its inception, LAUNCHub Ventures has played a significant role in growing the CEE startup ecosystem and has attracted prominent international VC firms to follow its investments.

Stephane Gantchev

Partner

Mario Stoev

Investor

Petar Tsachev

Principal

Raya Yunakova

Investor

Past deals in Greece

Ferryhopper

Series B in 2022
Ferryhopper is an online ferry booking platform that simplifies the process of planning and booking trips to various destinations in Greece and beyond. It offers users access to over 160 ports in Greece, Italy, and Turkey, allowing for both direct and indirect connections. The platform stands out as the first to provide comprehensive options for island-hopping, enabling travelers to book multiple tickets in one transaction and effortlessly manage their itineraries. With features such as price comparison, e-ticket integration, and an enhanced user experience, Ferryhopper aims to make ferry travel accessible and stress-free for its users.

Ferryhopper

Series A in 2020
Ferryhopper is an online ferry booking platform that simplifies the process of planning and booking trips to various destinations in Greece and beyond. It offers users access to over 160 ports in Greece, Italy, and Turkey, allowing for both direct and indirect connections. The platform stands out as the first to provide comprehensive options for island-hopping, enabling travelers to book multiple tickets in one transaction and effortlessly manage their itineraries. With features such as price comparison, e-ticket integration, and an enhanced user experience, Ferryhopper aims to make ferry travel accessible and stress-free for its users.

Codebender

Convertible Note in 2015
Codebender is an online development and collaboration platform that caters to Arduino users, makers, and engineers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greece with an office in the United States, Codebender enables users to code, compile, and program their embedded hardware devices directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for local software installations. The platform provides tools for writing and sharing code, connecting Arduino devices via USB or remotely over a network, and collaborating with others on projects. By simplifying the development process, Codebender supports the creation of interactive devices and innovative gadgets, facilitating faster and more efficient project execution for both hobbyists and professionals in the fields of IoT, wearables, and 3D printing.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2014
Codebender is an online development and collaboration platform that caters to Arduino users, makers, and engineers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greece with an office in the United States, Codebender enables users to code, compile, and program their embedded hardware devices directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for local software installations. The platform provides tools for writing and sharing code, connecting Arduino devices via USB or remotely over a network, and collaborating with others on projects. By simplifying the development process, Codebender supports the creation of interactive devices and innovative gadgets, facilitating faster and more efficient project execution for both hobbyists and professionals in the fields of IoT, wearables, and 3D printing.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2014
Codebender is an online development and collaboration platform that caters to Arduino users, makers, and engineers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greece with an office in the United States, Codebender enables users to code, compile, and program their embedded hardware devices directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for local software installations. The platform provides tools for writing and sharing code, connecting Arduino devices via USB or remotely over a network, and collaborating with others on projects. By simplifying the development process, Codebender supports the creation of interactive devices and innovative gadgets, facilitating faster and more efficient project execution for both hobbyists and professionals in the fields of IoT, wearables, and 3D printing.

Codebender

Seed Round in 2013
Codebender is an online development and collaboration platform that caters to Arduino users, makers, and engineers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Greece with an office in the United States, Codebender enables users to code, compile, and program their embedded hardware devices directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for local software installations. The platform provides tools for writing and sharing code, connecting Arduino devices via USB or remotely over a network, and collaborating with others on projects. By simplifying the development process, Codebender supports the creation of interactive devices and innovative gadgets, facilitating faster and more efficient project execution for both hobbyists and professionals in the fields of IoT, wearables, and 3D printing.
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