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    Teaming up with ambitious founders through our programs, funds, The Syndicate, and our world-class media network.

    From Idea to Impact.

    We support founders and inspire innovation through a series of free events, podcasts, books, research products, and by investing millions of dollars a year into promising, early-stage startups.

    Our mission is simple: find the best founders in the world and give them the resources, network, and capital they need to build transformative companies.

    Jason Calacanis, LAUNCH Founder
    Jason CalacanisCEO and Founder
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    How We Invest

    Whether you're just starting out, scaling up, or ready for growth capital, we have multiple paths to partner with you.

    1. Founder University

      An intense 12-week program for builder founders to ship product, delight customers, and close investors faster.

      Stage
      Pre-Seed / Seed
      Investment
      $25K / $125K / Co-lead
    2. LAUNCH Accelerator

      14-week accelerator with weekly pitching to investors.

      Stage
      Scaling
      Investment
      $125K
    3. Direct Investment

      We selectively invest in exceptional companies on a follow-on basis.

      Stage
      Follow-On
      Investment
      Varies
    4. The Syndicate

      Our investor network pools capital into breakout companies.

      Stage
      Growth
      Investment
      $250K+

    International Programs

    MENA

    Sanabil Founder University by LAUNCH

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    12-week pre-accelerator helping entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale MENA-based startups. Remote with select in-person sessions.

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    Japan

    Founder x Angel University Japan

    Tokyo & San Francisco

    Hybrid cross-border program helping Japanese founders access global investors and scale internationally, with in-person sessions, live classes, and a U.S. Demo Day.

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    This Week in Startups

    The #1 podcast for startups, where founders and investors learn how the game is really played. Featuring unfiltered conversations with top founders, investors, and operators.

    Careers

    Join a team of builders, dreamers, and doers at LAUNCH

    Partner Offers

    Exclusive perks and discounts for startups