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 Publishing

ProductionPro

Seed Round in 2021
ProductionPro, Inc. is an entertainment technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing creative collaboration in film, television, and theater production. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on helping creators visualize and streamline their ideas and collaborative processes before actual production begins. By consolidating scripts, research, designs, and continuity into a single platform, ProductionPro empowers users to make informed creative decisions, setting a new industry standard in the production process.

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.

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.

ProductionPro

Seed Round in 2018
ProductionPro, Inc. is an entertainment technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing creative collaboration in film, television, and theater production. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on helping creators visualize and streamline their ideas and collaborative processes before actual production begins. By consolidating scripts, research, designs, and continuity into a single platform, ProductionPro empowers users to make informed creative decisions, setting a new industry standard in the production process.

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.

Scroll

Seed Round in 2016
Scroll is a subscription-based service that provides users with an ad-free online journalism experience. Headquartered in the United States, the company aims to present high-quality content to engaged readers while minimizing distractions from advertisements. By allowing users to access articles on participating news sites without ads, Scroll creates a sustainable revenue model that benefits both users and publishers. This approach not only enhances the reading experience but also supports journalism by sharing revenue with the publishers, thereby fostering a more informed and engaged audience. Through its innovative platform, Scroll seeks to address the challenges posed by the distraction economy and filter bubbles, encouraging readers to focus on meaningful content.

ProductionPro

Seed Round in 2016
ProductionPro, Inc. is an entertainment technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing creative collaboration in film, television, and theater production. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on helping creators visualize and streamline their ideas and collaborative processes before actual production begins. By consolidating scripts, research, designs, and continuity into a single platform, ProductionPro empowers users to make informed creative decisions, setting a new industry standard in the production process.

ProductionPro

Convertible Note in 2016
ProductionPro, Inc. is an entertainment technology company that provides an online platform aimed at enhancing creative collaboration in film, television, and theater production. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company focuses on helping creators visualize and streamline their ideas and collaborative processes before actual production begins. By consolidating scripts, research, designs, and continuity into a single platform, ProductionPro empowers users to make informed creative decisions, setting a new industry standard in the production process.

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.

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
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