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LAUNCHub Ventures

Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, Sofia

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does LAUNCHub Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Day One Capital
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 4
Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3
Earlybird Venture Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 6
Peterson Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 3
Norwest Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
DV
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Eleven Ventures
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, Sofia
Co-Investments: 4
Uncork Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Galaxy Digital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Gapminder VC
Europe, Bucuresti, Romania, Bucharest
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does LAUNCHub Ventures often collaborate with?

Adii Pienaar
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Shared Deals: 2
Jonathan Kennedy
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 2
GP
Europe, Bulgaria
Shared Deals: 2
JT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MS
Europe, Bulgaria
Shared Deals: 2
CA
North America, California, United States, Newport Beach
Shared Deals: 2
EC
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Shared Deals: 1
BB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
IP
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
Loi Luu
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by LAUNCHub Ventures?

Thinkpilot is a built AI workspace designed to think alongside a product team.

Information TechnologyInternet
Pre SeedMay 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $677,189
Neurolabs

London, England, United Kingdom

Setting the global standard for image recognition powered by synthetic data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionRetail TechnologySoftware
Series AApr 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,800,000
Lace AI

Mountain View, California, United States

Revenue Intelligence software

Home ImprovementHome RenovationHome Services
SeedApr 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
SplxAI

New York, New York, United States

SplxAI provides automated pentesting solutions for securing Conversational AI applications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISaaSSecurity
SeedMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
UVIONIX

Los Angeles, California, United States

Reshaping Supply Chain Logistics with AI and Robotics

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
SeedFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
AMPECO

Sofia, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria

AMPECO offers an EV charging management platform to manage a network of electric vehicle charging stations.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyEnterprise Software
Series BNov 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
GlycanAge

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Prevention as the standard of care

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
SeedFeb 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,200,000
Colossyan

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Colossyan specializes in AI video for workplace learning, empowering users to generate videos from text through AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AudioGenerative AIMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareVideoVideo Editing
Series AFeb 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Colossyan

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Colossyan specializes in AI video for workplace learning, empowering users to generate videos from text through AI technology.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AudioGenerative AIMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareVideoVideo Editing
Series AFeb 27, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Dataworks Research SRL

Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania

Dataworks Research, doing business as Veridion, enriches business data by offering comprehensive insights through real-time updates.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BBig DataCommercial InsuranceMachine Learning
SeedFeb 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000