We look for entrepreneurs who have unique insights and are solving the biggest problems we face using science, technology & grit with both IQ and EQ.
Jodi Collier, Launchpad Executive Director
The Launchpad Approach
We appreciate that talented founders will have a variety of options when it comes to partnering with investors. At Launchpad, respect for the entrepreneur's journey is at the core of our culture. Our values are clear and we approach our investments intent on being truly helpful to founders from the initial application through an exit, and every step along the way. We recognize that it is only by being truly supportive - with our time, networks, experience and, of course, capital - that we all win.
If Your Startup Is….
An early-stage, science or tech-driven company headquartered in the New England region of the US
Pursuing a creative solution with a distinct competitive advantage and a significant market opportunity, targeting potential markets of $100M or more
Led by a smart, dedicated and driven management team
Focused on capital efficiency to drive excellent outcomes for the company and investors
Raising a priced equity round for Pre-Seed, Seed or Series A funding
We consider angel investing to be a contact sport and look for opportunities where our time, expertise & investment will make a huge difference in the trajectory of a company.”
Raza Shaikh, Launchpad Managing Director
Our Process
We encourage you to reach out to Launchpad investors both online and in the startup community - engaging with our investors will provide you with useful insight into successfully navigating the application process as well as the group’s investment interests.
Following the application process, companies determined to be a potential fit will be ushered down one of two paths:
Catalyst
Catalyst is a terrific on-ramp to Launchpad - it is a casual pitch event with an emphasis on relationship building.
At Catalyst, you will be one of 8-10 startups invited to introduce your company to Launchpad investors via a short pitch and a brief Q&A. The remainder of the event is focused on networking. Promising companies coming out of Catalyst may be invited to pitch in our Main Forum as a candidate for investment.
Main Forum
This avenue is geared toward companies that are at the point of market entry and ready to raise a priced equity round of $500K-$2M.
Companies directed down this path will be matched with a scouting team comprised of 4-5 Launchpad investors with relevant industry expertise. This small group will advise you and closely evaluate your readiness to present to the full membership at an upcoming monthly forum.