LaunchHouse

LaunchHouse is a venture capital firm and business accelerator that invests in early-stage technology startups, with a focus on data, SaaS, healthcare software, and other innovative sectors. It provides not only capital, typically investing $0.03 million, but also incubator services and access to a curated community of founders, engineers, and investors. This community offers coliving residencies, executive coaching, fundraising support, and digital courses, fostering learning, professional development, and authentic relationships. LaunchHouse operates in major cities like Los Angeles and New York, as well as in the metaverse, with a mission to create a hub for entrepreneurial innovation and transform ideas into successful companies.

Sajag Agarwal

Investor

Stevens Bonhomme

Investor

Katie Connelly

Partner

Past deals in Ohio

GiveNext

Seed Round in 2013
GiveNext LLC is a Shaker Heights, Ohio-based company that operates an online platform designed to facilitate the management of charitable contributions for both donors and nonprofit organizations. Established in 2012, GiveNext enables nonprofits to allocate fewer resources to fundraising efforts, allowing them to focus more on their core missions. The platform provides a user-friendly online and mobile dashboard that allows donors to manage all their charitable giving in one convenient location. This streamlined approach not only enhances donor retention and communication but also helps reduce fundraising costs and eliminates the need for repetitive direct mail solicitations.

ExpenseBot

Seed Round in 2013
ExpenseBot Inc. is a developer of an expense management platform that simplifies the process of business expense reporting. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the company offers a dashboard that allows users to create, approve, and reimburse expense reports efficiently. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and machine learning to automate the expense reporting process, pulling data from various sources such as calendar apps, emails, credit card transactions, and GPS. By analyzing expense data, ExpenseBot identifies reimbursable items and automatically generates expense reports when certain thresholds are met. This integration helps clients save time and reduces the challenges associated with organizing and submitting expenses.

DidLog

Seed Round in 2013
DidLog Inc. is an online platform based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, that simplifies task management for teams by automatically tracking and sharing completed activities. Founded in 2013, DidLog eliminates the need for time-consuming updates and tedious reporting by integrating with existing cloud-based services. Users can effortlessly connect their tools, allowing DidLog to compile a visual timeline of their accomplishments. This timeline can be shared with team members, providing real-time updates and insights into individual and collective productivity. By streamlining communication and task tracking, DidLog enhances collaboration and keeps teams informed without disrupting their workflow.

HooftyMatch

Pre Seed Round in 2012
HooftyMatch LLC is a Shaker Heights, Ohio-based company operating an online marketplace for locally sourced meats. It connects businesses and consumers seeking high-quality, sustainably produced meat with its network of farmers and distribution partners, streamlining the procurement process and promoting local agriculture.

Sliced Apples

Seed Round in 2012
Sliced Apples is a Cleveland, Ohio-based online blogging platform designed to connect businesses, brands, and publishers with a diverse range of writers, including novices and experienced freelancers. The platform facilitates the creation of tailored content across various domains such as writing, publishing, advertising, marketing, SEO, and public relations. By allowing writers to submit content that adheres to specific guidelines, Sliced Apples enables them to gain exposure, build professional relationships, and earn compensation for their work. This approach empowers both writers and publishers, fostering a collaborative environment for content creation.

Intelligent Mobile Support

Series A in 2012
Intelligent Mobile Support, Inc. is a technology company based in Solon, Ohio, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing a mobile cloud-computing platform aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of field sales and service teams, particularly within the HVAC industry. The company's product suite includes Sales Builder Pro, which automates the point-of-sale experience for clients, and Axon, an app that provides mobile access to essential parts information and technical support. Additionally, HVAC Proposal Builder Pro allows users to create professional proposals that facilitate immediate customer commitments. Intelligent Mobile Support serves a range of partners in the HVAC sector, including original equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, as well as providers in other home services such as plumbing and electrical work. The company's innovative solutions are designed to support sales representatives and technicians in the field, ultimately improving sales efficiency and closing rates.

RingRang

Seed Round in 2012
RingRang LLC, established in 2009 and based in Bath, Ohio, is a technology services firm specializing in customer contact management and online lead generation software. The company provides tools that enable businesses to communicate effectively with customers worldwide through various channels such as emails, text messages, and cloud storage. RingRang's solutions facilitate direct communication between consumers and businesses, addressing the modern trend where shoppers prefer direct contact when making significant decisions or purchases. By offering clear and direct channels of communication, RingRang helps businesses leverage their online presence to build lasting customer relationships.

Tenant Magic

Seed Round in 2012
TenantMagic provides residential landlords and property managers with secure, web-based software tools for acquiring prospects, processing applications (including background screenings), and preparing leases. TenantMagic's software enables its users to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws. The company was founded in 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio by serial entrepreneurs Wayne Rothman and Jay Apple. Additional partners, Joe Novak, Shaker LaunchHouse and a number of Shaker LaunchHouse's entrepreneurs have helped to bring TenantMagic to market. TenantMagic is headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio at the Shaker LaunchHouse

BABL

Seed Round in 2012
Babl Media is a Cleveland, Ohio-based agency founded in 2011 that specializes in web design and visual brand identity services aimed at enhancing social media marketing. The company provides a wide range of creative solutions, including logo design, website development, mobile app creation, and marketing campaigns. Babl Media distinguishes itself by focusing on bold and innovative designs that help clients break away from generic approaches. The agency engages in a comprehensive process with its clients, incorporating market research, brand identity discussions, and analytics to deliver customized solutions. Babl Media caters to businesses looking to enhance their brand presence and productivity through distinctive and effective design strategies.

Clerts

Seed Round in 2011
Clerts LLC is an online platform that specializes in providing alerts and notifications for items listed on auction sites. Formed in 2011 and based in Ohio, the company focuses on delivering an intuitive user experience by allowing users to create unlimited custom searches and receive instant alerts based on their specified keywords and price ranges. Clerts enables users to select their preferred notification method—either by email or text message—and to customize the frequency of these alerts. The platform aims to give users a competitive edge by notifying them of new listings, including "Buy It Now" items, before others are aware. Through these services, Clerts enhances the user experience for online auction participation, facilitating timely purchasing opportunities for its customers.

SoupQubes

Seed Round in 2011
SoupQubes LLC, established in 2010 and based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, specializes in innovative food-storage solutions. The company offers non-stick cube containers designed for the convenient storage of leftover soups and chilis. These containers allow users to pour their meals into flexible, non-spill cubes that freeze food into serving-size portions. With sloped designs and clear markings for 8 and 12-ounce servings, SoupQubes simplifies the process of storing and consuming homemade meals, enabling users to easily pop out and heat individual portions when needed.

Cell-A-Spot

Seed Round in 2011
Cell-A-Spot, LLC develops mobile advertising platform and applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Cell-A-Spot is a mobile ad platform which couples one-to-one interactive targeting for advertisers with a revenue model for mobile providers.
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