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.

Mike Savino

President

Ashley Whitehurst

Managing Director

Molly Wood

Managing Director and Co-Host of TWiST

Past deals in Blogging

Callin

Series A in 2021
Callin is a social podcasting app that allows users to create, discover, and enjoy both live and recorded audio content. The platform seamlessly integrates social audio with podcasting, providing an accessible environment for users to record, edit, publish, and share their audio creations. By focusing on quality audio experiences, Callin caters to those interested in a unified space for engaging with diverse audio content.

Lately

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lately, Inc. specializes in marketing resource management software that leverages artificial intelligence to transform various forms of content, such as blogs, videos, and podcasts, into numerous social media posts. The software is designed to facilitate organization, content creation, collaboration, and analytics, catering to a diverse clientele that includes professional marketers, public relations firms, global brands, small to large businesses, bloggers, startups, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and micro-entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, Lately also enables the syndication of social media posts across multiple stakeholder accounts, enhancing outreach for franchise locations and employee networks.

Inside.com

Venture Round in 2019
Inside.com, Inc. publishes a variety of subscription-based email newsletters focusing on technology, politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. Founded in 2006 and based in Culver City, California, the company offers curated news stories, in-depth topic analyses, and interviews with industry leaders, catering to both aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned executives. In addition to newsletters, Inside.com also conducts podcasts and virtual events, providing a comprehensive platform for readers to stay informed about the latest trends and developments across various fields. Through its offerings, Inside.com aims to keep its audience engaged and updated with daily insights from the world of business and beyond.

WhereBy.Us

Seed Round in 2018
WhereBy.Us Enterprises Inc. is a company that focuses on local content and engagement solutions, helping businesses connect with their communities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, it operates a platform that publishes daily and weekly email newsletters, curates local news and events, and produces original multimedia journalism. WhereBy.Us also hosts engaging in-person experiences to foster community interaction. The company features media brands such as The New Tropic in Miami and The Evergrey in Seattle, and its platform supports operations in multiple cities, including Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Portland. Through research, strategy consulting, and thoughtful storytelling, WhereBy.Us enables organizations to better understand and build relationships with local audiences.

Hodinkee

Series A in 2016
Established in 2008, HODINKEE is the destination for all things in the world of horology. Over the past decade, ​founder Ben Clymer and team have​ grown HODINKEE into a robust media and retail platform by providing its respected point of view on industry news and releases, investing in engaging and creative storytelling, producing a designated podcast, printing a bi-annual publication, and launching and growing its own retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop. At its core, HODINKEE’s goal is to bring its readers and consumers the best in luxury products in a way that is approachable, authentic, and honest.

WhereBy.Us

Seed Round in 2016
WhereBy.Us Enterprises Inc. is a company that focuses on local content and engagement solutions, helping businesses connect with their communities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, it operates a platform that publishes daily and weekly email newsletters, curates local news and events, and produces original multimedia journalism. WhereBy.Us also hosts engaging in-person experiences to foster community interaction. The company features media brands such as The New Tropic in Miami and The Evergrey in Seattle, and its platform supports operations in multiple cities, including Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Portland. Through research, strategy consulting, and thoughtful storytelling, WhereBy.Us enables organizations to better understand and build relationships with local audiences.

Betagig

Seed Round in 2016
Betagig Inc. is a platform designed to streamline the job shadowing process, enabling students, recent graduates, and career switchers to discover opportunities they may not have previously considered. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Betagig addresses the challenges of turnover and hiring mismatches by allowing candidates to experience a day in the life of a job before applying. This approach benefits employers by helping HR managers fulfill their hiring needs, enhance diversity, and attract quality candidates. By connecting potential employees with real-world job experiences, Betagig aims to foster a better understanding of company culture and position requirements, thereby improving the overall hiring process.

SmoothTerminal

Pre Seed Round in 2015
DailyDrip is an online learning website.

Hodinkee

Seed Round in 2015
Established in 2008, HODINKEE is the destination for all things in the world of horology. Over the past decade, ​founder Ben Clymer and team have​ grown HODINKEE into a robust media and retail platform by providing its respected point of view on industry news and releases, investing in engaging and creative storytelling, producing a designated podcast, printing a bi-annual publication, and launching and growing its own retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop. At its core, HODINKEE’s goal is to bring its readers and consumers the best in luxury products in a way that is approachable, authentic, and honest.

Hodinkee

Seed Round in 2014
Established in 2008, HODINKEE is the destination for all things in the world of horology. Over the past decade, ​founder Ben Clymer and team have​ grown HODINKEE into a robust media and retail platform by providing its respected point of view on industry news and releases, investing in engaging and creative storytelling, producing a designated podcast, printing a bi-annual publication, and launching and growing its own retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop. At its core, HODINKEE’s goal is to bring its readers and consumers the best in luxury products in a way that is approachable, authentic, and honest.

Ratter

Seed Round in 2014
Ratter is a tabloid-style site founded by AJ Daulerio

Medium

Series A in 2014
Medium is a social publishing platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables individuals to share their ideas and perspectives through a user-friendly interface that simplifies content creation. The platform provides a broader distribution network for writers while allowing readers to follow topics and people of interest, resulting in a personalized daily content feed. Users can engage with posts by highlighting, recommending, or responding, fostering a community of conversation and collaboration. Medium emphasizes diversity in perspectives and encourages experimentation with new ideas.

Wizzywig

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Dead simple CMS
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