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

Past deals in Virtual Reality

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.

Actuality

Convertible Note in 2025
Actuality is a technology company specializing in streamlining the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for businesses, particularly 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 like Revit, Procore, and InDesign, Actuality helps AEC businesses enhance proposal accuracy, reduce response times, and create visually compelling presentations, ultimately increasing their chances of winning contracts.

SpatialGen

Convertible Note in 2024
Video Streaming, Spatial Video, Immersive Video, 3D Data

Transported VR

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Transported is a platform for real estate agents to create compelling VR walkthroughs in under 10 minutes, and a marketplace for buyers to view them all in one place with a consistent easy to use interface. (Think Zillow for VR). Virtual reality offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to radically improve the home buying process. As a near-perfect substitute for an in-person walkthrough, VR allows buyers to view a dozen homes in an hour and then drive to only the few they actually want to visit.

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.

Interviewed

Seed Round in 2015
Interviewed is a company that specializes in developing an employee assessment tool aimed at improving the hiring process for employers. By utilizing job simulations, Interviewed provides candidates with a realistic "day-in-the-life" experience of the roles they are applying for. This innovative approach allows hiring managers to observe candidates in action as they demonstrate their skills in real-world scenarios, such as managing simulated customer interactions while using a customer relationship management system. The assessments evaluate critical competencies including speed, accuracy, communication abilities, technical skills, adaptability, multitasking, and emotional intelligence. By streamlining the evaluation process, Interviewed enables employers to select the most suitable candidates efficiently and fairly, enhancing the overall quality of hiring while reducing associated costs.

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.
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