LAUNCH

LAUNCH is a California-based organization that supports entrepreneurs and fosters innovation within the technology sector. Established in 2010, it encompasses multiple initiatives, including the LAUNCH Fund, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies. Additionally, LAUNCH operates an incubator designed to nurture startup development. Its flagship event, the LAUNCH Festival, attracts over 12,000 participants, including venture capitalists, angel investors, founders, and industry professionals, serving as a premier platform for startups to showcase their innovations. The organization also produces the podcast "This Week in Startups," which discusses trends and insights in the startup ecosystem. Through its various endeavors, LAUNCH aims to empower founders and promote the growth of emerging companies.

Jason Calacanis

Founder and CEO

Molly Wood

Managing Director and Co-Host of TWiST

Past deals in Architecture

Actuality

Convertible Note in 2025
Actuality is a technology company specializing in streamlining the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) technologies to automate RFP analysis, generate content, provide pricing recommendations, and facilitate team collaboration. By integrating with industry-standard tools such as Revit, Procore, and InDesign, Actuality helps AEC companies enhance proposal accuracy, reduce response times, and create visually compelling submissions, ultimately increasing their chances of winning contracts.

MADE

Seed Round in 2020
MADE is an architecture and planning company that specializes in home renovation. It provides managed services that combine design, materials, and construction into a single, stress-free home renovation experience. Made Renovation offers design estimation, 3D renderings, materials, and construction. They create photorealistic 3D renders of a future bathroom using the same technology as movie studios. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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