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

Ashley Whitehurst

Managing Director

Past deals in Transport and logistics

iTruckr

Convertible Note in 2025
iTruckr is a technology company specializing in AI-powered communication and logistics solutions for the trucking industry. It offers a cross-platform solution that automates messaging and real-time tracking, connecting dispatchers, drivers, brokers, and warehouses via SMS, WhatsApp, email, and phone calls. Designed for mid-sized fleets, iTruckr eliminates the need for additional apps or complex onboarding, ensuring seamless communication and reducing operational delays. By automating core processes, it optimizes operations, reduces human errors, and enhances profitability, allowing trucking companies to scale without hiring additional staff. The platform provides 24/7 messaging and automation, leading to faster response times, improved driver satisfaction, and fewer delivery delays.

Shofeur

Convertible Note in 2024
Shofeur is a vertical SaaS-enabled marketplace that serves SMB private transportation operators and their customers. For operators, it provides a SaaS CRM and fleet-management software to handle day-to-day operations, including real-time navigation, dynamic pricing, integrated communication tools, and payment processing, enabling party bus, shuttle, limo, and chauffeur services to manage on-demand and scheduled bookings with reduced manual work. For customers, Shofeur operates an Airbnb/Uber-like marketplace that connects riders with transportation providers to streamline trip planning and coordination. The platform combines booking, fleet management, and customer reviews in a single mobile interface, improving coordination and reliability through verified reviews and centralized communications.

driverDOC

Seed Round in 2023
driverDOC is a supply chain software-as-a-service company that specializes in enhancing the driver experience. It develops a logistics management platform aimed at tracking freight and centralizing essential documents. By capturing high-quality document images upfront, driverDOC significantly reduces the time spent searching for paperwork and calculating estimated times of arrival. Additionally, the platform focuses on optimizing driver detention management, enabling clients to digitize their back office processes. This digital transformation helps streamline invoicing and improves overall operational performance for users in the logistics sector.

Koloni

Seed Round in 2022
Koloni provides a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that enables delivery networks, luggage storage, and asset management. Its suite of software and hardware interfaces supports multiple locker workflows from storage to rental, delivery, service, and vending, allowing locker owners to manage parcels, luggage, and other assets within a single space. The platform offers configurable modes and flows, including notification controls, access management, automated reporting, and user administration, enabling operators to tailor workflows to their needs.

Koloni

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Koloni provides a hardware-agnostic smart locker platform that enables delivery networks, luggage storage, and asset management. Its suite of software and hardware interfaces supports multiple locker workflows from storage to rental, delivery, service, and vending, allowing locker owners to manage parcels, luggage, and other assets within a single space. The platform offers configurable modes and flows, including notification controls, access management, automated reporting, and user administration, enabling operators to tailor workflows to their needs.
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