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

Jacqui Deegan

Managing Director

Ashley Whitehurst

Managing Director

Past deals in Digital Media

Lumix Advertising

Convertible Note in 2025
Lumix Advertising provides content management and outdoor advertising services focused on smart billboards for delivery drivers. It serves e-bike and moped food delivery contexts with custom billboard advertising, audience planning, campaign measurement, and hyper-local targeting through its software platform. The company aims to help advertisers reach delivery-focused audiences and improve the profitability of their marketing campaigns with targeted, measurable outdoor media.

Amplium

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Amplium is a technology company specializing in an immersive video platform for Apple's Vision Pro. It enables filmmakers to upload and share 180° 3D videos in ultra-high 16K resolution, providing viewers with an immersive, near-real experience. The platform, founded by Hibiki Sato and Asahi Kobori, offers an intuitive interface for customizing players and real-time color grading, allowing users to explore content in novel, engaging ways.

Public Bored

Convertible Note in 2024
Public Bored is a company that operates digital billboards, aiming to revitalize urban spaces and make outdoor advertising more engaging. Their platform allows clients to create and display dynamic content, advertisements, and real-time updates, offering flexibility to personalize billboards with unique designs and messages.

PodcastAI

Seed Round in 2024
PodcastAI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven tools for podcast production. It aims to streamline content creation by automating text-to-audio conversion, making podcasting more efficient and accessible for creators and media companies worldwide. The company's platform transforms podcasters into producers, enabling them to generate entire episodes using artificial intelligence, thereby facilitating swift and effective episode publication.

PodcastAI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
PodcastAI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven tools for podcast production. It aims to streamline content creation by automating text-to-audio conversion, making podcasting more efficient and accessible for creators and media companies worldwide. The company's platform transforms podcasters into producers, enabling them to generate entire episodes using artificial intelligence, thereby facilitating swift and effective episode publication.

PodcastAI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
PodcastAI is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven tools for podcast production. It aims to streamline content creation by automating text-to-audio conversion, making podcasting more efficient and accessible for creators and media companies worldwide. The company's platform transforms podcasters into producers, enabling them to generate entire episodes using artificial intelligence, thereby facilitating swift and effective episode publication.

Slate

Seed Round in 2023
Slate operates as a content creation and brand management platform designed for teams, enabling them to produce and manage social media content efficiently. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a suite of tools including fonts, colors, filters, graphics, and animations through a custom mobile app. This allows users to create on-brand content and post directly to various social media platforms such as Instagram stories. Slate is utilized by major brands like the NFL, VISA, and Budweiser, and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.

LeaseMagnets

Pre Seed Round in 2022
LeaseMagnets is a digital leasing assistant company focused on enhancing the rental experience in the real estate industry. Its primary offering is a video-based digital leasing tool that seamlessly integrates with apartment websites, allowing prospective renters to gain a clearer understanding of properties and visualize their potential living environment. The platform not only simplifies the leasing process but also features personalized virtual tours and multi-source attribution capabilities to improve lead conversion rates. By facilitating better virtual tours and enabling clients to capture more leads, LeaseMagnets aims to transform the way renters engage with properties online, ultimately increasing the number of signed leases. Additionally, the company supports clients in launching effective apartment marketing campaigns, further elevating the renter's experience.

Ecodrive

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ecodrive is a sustainability-focused technology company that operates an environmental platform. This platform helps brands calculate and offset their carbon footprint through tree planting initiatives, enabling businesses to engage with customers and work towards achieving net-zero emissions.

Steezy

Seed Round in 2021
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Tonebase

Seed Round in 2021
Tonebase is an online training platform dedicated to democratizing music education by providing access to high-quality instructional content produced by renowned musicians and educators. The platform features a variety of educational materials, including instructional videos that offer insights and personal feedback from influential artists. By making these resources widely available, Tonebase aims to enhance the learning experience for music enthusiasts of all levels, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.

Fathom

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fathom is a podcast player application that redefines the podcast search and discovery experience through advanced artificial intelligence. It enables users to effortlessly find and explore podcasts by combining a feed of episode previews with powerful search capabilities. The platform allows listeners to type any question and receive audio answers from their favorite podcasters, creating an innovative search engine tailored for podcast content. Additionally, Fathom curates new podcast recommendations based on users' listening habits and interests, ensuring that individuals can easily discover compelling episodes related to topics they care about. By focusing on enhancing the podcast listening experience, Fathom aims to transform how users engage with audio content.

Steezy

Secondary Market in 2020
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Steezy

Venture Round in 2020
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Untitled Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Untitled Labs, Inc. is a consumer application idea lab based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on testing and developing innovative business ideas in various sectors, including social and professional networking, mobility, personal finance, premium services, health and wellness, travel, photography, and dating. Led by serial entrepreneur Roger Dickey, Untitled Labs aims to create valuable technology products that resonate with large audiences. By systematically evaluating multiple concepts, the company seeks to identify and build a sustainable business around the most promising idea.

Tonebase

Seed Round in 2019
Tonebase is an online training platform dedicated to democratizing music education by providing access to high-quality instructional content produced by renowned musicians and educators. The platform features a variety of educational materials, including instructional videos that offer insights and personal feedback from influential artists. By making these resources widely available, Tonebase aims to enhance the learning experience for music enthusiasts of all levels, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.

Captiv8

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2014, Captiv8 is a leading influencer marketing platform that connects brands with influencers across various social media platforms. Its AI-driven marketplace helps brands discover, match, and collaborate with influencers based on real-time audience data, optimizing campaigns for maximum impact.

Eatsee

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eatsee is a visual menu platform designed to enhance the dining experience for a digitally-savvy generation. It allows cafes and restaurants to showcase enticing photos of their dishes, enabling customers to view their options before placing an order. The platform features a dish-based discovery app that allows users to explore new dining venues by swiping through images of food, with personalized filters for distance, price, dietary preferences, and meal types. By utilizing QR technology, Eatsee not only enhances customer engagement but also helps restaurants improve their online presence and conversion rates, making it easier for patrons to discover and connect with new culinary experiences.

Inside.com

Venture Round in 2019
Inside.com is a digital media company that publishes email newsletters and operates an online platform for subscribing to subject-matter newsletters across technology, politics, business, cities, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. It delivers daily roundups and analysis of the latest news and trends in business, tech, and venture capital, and supports podcasts and virtual events. The platform curates news, deep dives on topics, and founder interviews to help entrepreneurs, creators, and executives stay informed and inspired. Through a subscription-based model, Inside.com provides timely insights and a broad range of coverage from around the world, aiming to keep readers ahead of developments in multiple industries. The company is based in Culver City, California, and has operated since 2006.

Steezy

Seed Round in 2018
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Steezy

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Tonebase

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tonebase is an online training platform dedicated to democratizing music education by providing access to high-quality instructional content produced by renowned musicians and educators. The platform features a variety of educational materials, including instructional videos that offer insights and personal feedback from influential artists. By making these resources widely available, Tonebase aims to enhance the learning experience for music enthusiasts of all levels, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.

Inside.com

Convertible Note in 2018
Inside.com is a digital media company that publishes email newsletters and operates an online platform for subscribing to subject-matter newsletters across technology, politics, business, cities, entertainment, lifestyle, and sports. It delivers daily roundups and analysis of the latest news and trends in business, tech, and venture capital, and supports podcasts and virtual events. The platform curates news, deep dives on topics, and founder interviews to help entrepreneurs, creators, and executives stay informed and inspired. Through a subscription-based model, Inside.com provides timely insights and a broad range of coverage from around the world, aiming to keep readers ahead of developments in multiple industries. The company is based in Culver City, California, and has operated since 2006.

Steezy

Convertible Note in 2018
Steezy is a Los Angeles-based dance education company founded in 2014 that offers in-studio and online dance classes. The business operates a platform with a proprietary video player and learning tools that deliver curated classes across styles such as hip-hop, jazz-funk, whacking, popping, and krump, enabling beginners and experienced dancers to learn from professional choreographers. Its instructors have worked with prominent artists and shows, underscoring the platform's connection to the professional dance world. Steezy aims to broaden dance as a fitness and sporting activity, helping users learn techniques, practice regularly, and participate in a global community of dancers.

Zembula

Venture Round in 2018
Zembula is an enterprise-class cloud platform focused on enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates through interactive experiences. The company offers a unique solution that allows businesses to generate content designed to captivate audiences and drive conversions across various channels. One of its key features involves a hidden message that is revealed by scratching a digital image, which effectively increases user interaction and traffic. By leveraging psychological principles and extensive data analysis, Zembula aims to transform traditional marketing approaches, providing clients with innovative tools to stand out in a competitive landscape.

Fresno Unlimited

Seed Round in 2017
Fresno Unlimited is a digital media and entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in using machine learning and proprietary insights to transform the premium content model, aiming to enhance programming quality for consumers. By integrating intelligent content with strategic distribution, Fresno Unlimited utilizes a content analytics engine to create and disseminate entertainment video services across various digital platforms. This approach allows the company to capture and analyze critical data, enabling content creators to derive value for brands within the entertainment sector.

Zembula

Series A in 2016
Zembula is an enterprise-class cloud platform focused on enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates through interactive experiences. The company offers a unique solution that allows businesses to generate content designed to captivate audiences and drive conversions across various channels. One of its key features involves a hidden message that is revealed by scratching a digital image, which effectively increases user interaction and traffic. By leveraging psychological principles and extensive data analysis, Zembula aims to transform traditional marketing approaches, providing clients with innovative tools to stand out in a competitive landscape.

RushTix

Pre Seed Round in 2016
RushTix, Inc. is a subscription-based live entertainment platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of live events, including music, health, and comedy shows. Additionally, RushTix has developed an AI-driven platform that enhances interactive entertainment, allowing users to engage in immersive 3D story worlds and real-time gaming experiences. Through its product, ReelMagic, users can influence narratives and interact with virtual characters while creators have the opportunity to monetize their experiences within a dedicated marketplace. RushTix aims to foster connections among individuals through innovative online experiences.

Zembula

Seed Round in 2016
Zembula is an enterprise-class cloud platform focused on enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates through interactive experiences. The company offers a unique solution that allows businesses to generate content designed to captivate audiences and drive conversions across various channels. One of its key features involves a hidden message that is revealed by scratching a digital image, which effectively increases user interaction and traffic. By leveraging psychological principles and extensive data analysis, Zembula aims to transform traditional marketing approaches, providing clients with innovative tools to stand out in a competitive landscape.

Zembula

Seed Round in 2016
Zembula is an enterprise-class cloud platform focused on enhancing customer engagement and conversion rates through interactive experiences. The company offers a unique solution that allows businesses to generate content designed to captivate audiences and drive conversions across various channels. One of its key features involves a hidden message that is revealed by scratching a digital image, which effectively increases user interaction and traffic. By leveraging psychological principles and extensive data analysis, Zembula aims to transform traditional marketing approaches, providing clients with innovative tools to stand out in a competitive landscape.

Clipisode

Convertible Note in 2016
Clipisode is a video content marketing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating the creation of videos by enabling users to collaborate through a simple link-sharing mechanism. Its platform allows for the collection and combination of authentic video stories from real people, which can be enhanced with branding and animation. This approach helps users engage effectively with their audience, fostering interaction between celebrities and fans. By streamlining the video creation process, Clipisode empowers its users to build trust, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences that can be shared across various social video platforms.

Shots Podcast Network

Series A in 2015
Shots Podcast Network, founded by John and Sam Shahidi, is a creator network that offers media management services specifically designed for influencers and celebrities. The company specializes in producing original mobile-first content tailored for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. By facilitating content management and promotional strategies, Shots Podcast Network enables creators to effectively navigate the complexities of digital media, enhancing their reach and engagement with audiences. The network has garnered support from notable figures, including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, further establishing its presence in the entertainment industry.

Captiv8

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Captiv8 is a leading influencer marketing platform that connects brands with influencers across various social media platforms. Its AI-driven marketplace helps brands discover, match, and collaborate with influencers based on real-time audience data, optimizing campaigns for maximum impact.

Clipisode

Seed Round in 2015
Clipisode is a video content marketing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating the creation of videos by enabling users to collaborate through a simple link-sharing mechanism. Its platform allows for the collection and combination of authentic video stories from real people, which can be enhanced with branding and animation. This approach helps users engage effectively with their audience, fostering interaction between celebrities and fans. By streamlining the video creation process, Clipisode empowers its users to build trust, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences that can be shared across various social video platforms.

Videopixie

Seed Round in 2015
Videopixie is an online marketplace that connects users with video production professionals, offering services across various price points to accommodate different budgets. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including retailers who require weekly product videos, game companies looking to create national television trailers from in-game footage, and newlyweds who wish to edit extensive wedding footage into concise highlights. By facilitating connections between clients and top video professionals, Videopixie streamlines the video production process for a wide array of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Clipisode

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Clipisode is a video content marketing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating the creation of videos by enabling users to collaborate through a simple link-sharing mechanism. Its platform allows for the collection and combination of authentic video stories from real people, which can be enhanced with branding and animation. This approach helps users engage effectively with their audience, fostering interaction between celebrities and fans. By streamlining the video creation process, Clipisode empowers its users to build trust, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences that can be shared across various social video platforms.

Red Tricycle

Venture Round in 2015
Red Tricycle Inc. is a digital media company that operates an online community aimed at helping parents discover engaging activities for their children and family. Founded in 2006 and based in Sausalito, California, the platform provides a wealth of localized content, including recipes, crafts, book recommendations, party ideas, travel suggestions, and family-friendly entertainment options. It serves as a resource for parents to explore local businesses related to children's needs, such as gear, birthday parties, classes, and recreational activities. By offering aspirational and actionable ideas, Red Tricycle connects families with relevant points of interest, effectively acting as a virtual tour guide that caters to the diverse interests of busy urban moms and their children.

Clipisode

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Clipisode is a video content marketing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating the creation of videos by enabling users to collaborate through a simple link-sharing mechanism. Its platform allows for the collection and combination of authentic video stories from real people, which can be enhanced with branding and animation. This approach helps users engage effectively with their audience, fostering interaction between celebrities and fans. By streamlining the video creation process, Clipisode empowers its users to build trust, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences that can be shared across various social video platforms.

RushTix

Pre Seed Round in 2015
RushTix, Inc. is a subscription-based live entertainment platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in offering a diverse range of live events, including music, health, and comedy shows. Additionally, RushTix has developed an AI-driven platform that enhances interactive entertainment, allowing users to engage in immersive 3D story worlds and real-time gaming experiences. Through its product, ReelMagic, users can influence narratives and interact with virtual characters while creators have the opportunity to monetize their experiences within a dedicated marketplace. RushTix aims to foster connections among individuals through innovative online experiences.

Red Tricycle

Venture Round in 2014
Red Tricycle Inc. is a digital media company that operates an online community aimed at helping parents discover engaging activities for their children and family. Founded in 2006 and based in Sausalito, California, the platform provides a wealth of localized content, including recipes, crafts, book recommendations, party ideas, travel suggestions, and family-friendly entertainment options. It serves as a resource for parents to explore local businesses related to children's needs, such as gear, birthday parties, classes, and recreational activities. By offering aspirational and actionable ideas, Red Tricycle connects families with relevant points of interest, effectively acting as a virtual tour guide that caters to the diverse interests of busy urban moms and their children.

Clipisode

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Clipisode is a video content marketing platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in facilitating the creation of videos by enabling users to collaborate through a simple link-sharing mechanism. Its platform allows for the collection and combination of authentic video stories from real people, which can be enhanced with branding and animation. This approach helps users engage effectively with their audience, fostering interaction between celebrities and fans. By streamlining the video creation process, Clipisode empowers its users to build trust, enhance engagement, and create memorable experiences that can be shared across various social video platforms.

Ratter

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

Videopixie

Venture Round in 2014
Videopixie is an online marketplace that connects users with video production professionals, offering services across various price points to accommodate different budgets. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including retailers who require weekly product videos, game companies looking to create national television trailers from in-game footage, and newlyweds who wish to edit extensive wedding footage into concise highlights. By facilitating connections between clients and top video professionals, Videopixie streamlines the video production process for a wide array of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Whisper

Series C in 2014
Whisper is a media company that engages over 250 million users monthly through its platform, which features authentic stories, videos, and posts shared by individuals worldwide. The company utilizes its AI storytelling technology, Eliot, to enhance the content experience. Whisper's mobile app serves as the largest platform for individuals to express their genuine thoughts and feelings without revealing their identities. Additionally, Whisper connects anonymous professionals with tailored job opportunities, further expanding its role in the digital landscape. The app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. Whisper is supported by several prominent venture investors, including Sequoia Capital, Tencent, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Streamfog

Streamfog is a technology company that specializes in augmented reality (AR) advertising for live video streams. Its platform enables streamers to integrate interactive 3D alerts into their broadcasts and brands to display immersive AR advertisements within those streams, enhancing viewer engagement and transforming traditional ad tech. Unlike conventional ad breaks, Streamfog's AR ads are seamlessly placed within the content, creating a less intrusive and more effective advertising experience.
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