LAUNCH
LAUNCH is an accelerator based in Berkeley, United States, focused on Pre-Seed to Series A startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
- Location
- Berkeley, United States
- Founded
- 1999
- Team size
- 11-50
- Portfolio companies
- 290+
About LAUNCH
LAUNCH is Berkeley's leading accelerator, designed to transform early stage startups into fundable companies. In the fall, their judges select the 20-25 hottest startups in the UC system. Teams are paired with serial-entrepreneur mentors and led through a rigorous curriculum by the acclaimed UC Berkeley Faculty. The three month long accelerator phase is designed to help UC startups grow quickly. We help companies build out their teams, protect IP, connect with industry experts, get minimum viable products into customers' hands, prove their scalable business model, pitch to investors, and become fundable.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch LAUNCH
The founders who hear back from LAUNCH lead with traction and a clear ask that matches its stage, not a generic mass email. Build a targeted, verified list, write a personalized note, and track who opens it, all in one place.
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Round Funded. "LAUNCH." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LAUNCH invest in?
LAUNCH is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does LAUNCH invest at?
LAUNCH focuses on Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is LAUNCH still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that LAUNCH has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is LAUNCH based?
LAUNCH is based in Berkeley, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact LAUNCH?
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What is Round Funded?
Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.