
LAUNCHub Ventures
Description
LAUNCHub Ventures is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a strategic focus on the vibrant technology ecosystems of Southeast Europe (SEE) and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Established over a decade ago, the firm has positioned itself as a key partner for ambitious founders, providing crucial capital and strategic support to startups in their Seed and Series A stages. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and backing disruptive companies that are poised for significant growth and market leadership within the region and beyond.
The firm typically invests in a wide array of technology sectors, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, PropTech, and HealthTech, among others. LAUNCHub Ventures is known for its flexible investment approach, often leading or co-leading initial funding rounds. Their typical initial investment tickets range from approximately $540,000 to $2.16 million, demonstrating their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Beyond the initial cheque, the firm also reserves significant capital for follow-on investments, capable of deploying up to $5.4 million per company to support their portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases.
With a robust track record, LAUNCHub Ventures has invested in over 40 companies, contributing significantly to the development of the regional startup landscape. The firm manages multiple funds, including the $75.6 million LAUNCHub Ventures II fund, which underscores their continued commitment and capacity to fuel innovation in the region. Their deep understanding of the CEE and SEE markets, combined with their extensive network and operational expertise, makes them a valuable partner for startups looking to scale and achieve international success.
Investor Profile
LAUNCHub Ventures has backed more than 172 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 15% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Bulgaria, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (78%)
- Series A (10%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Series B (2%)
- Series D (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- Bulgaria (38%)
- United Kingdom (18%)
- United States (16%)
- Slovenia (8%)
- Canada (3%)
- Romania (3%)
- Croatia (2%)
- Greece (1%)
- Austria (1%)
- Brazil (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Enterprise Software
- Apps
- Mobile
- Health Care
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