About Launch Chapel Hill
Launch Chapel Hill, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Chapel Hill, United States. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 103 startups in sectors like Consumer, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Launch Chapel Hill has witnessed 4 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Spiffy, Freedom and JumpStart. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Sani Station on 2019.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
Chapel Hill, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Launch Chapel Hill's List of Top Investments
Launch Chapel Hill has a portfolio of 103 companies. Their most notable investmentis in X2 HealthTheir portfolio spans across United States, Ghana, New Zealand and 1 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 27 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Launch Chapel Hill:
1. Spiffy
Online platform to book on-demand car wash & detailing service. Users can select a location & time to book the service via their platform or app by making an online payment. Their service also includes oil changes, disinfection, tire change & more. The mobile application is available for iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about Spiffy
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Charlotte (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $90.8M
- Employee Count: 233 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Trinity Capital, Shell and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 15, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Freedom
Developer of a cross-platform app for website and app blocking. This application allows users to schedule sessions to block distracting websites and applications across multiple devices, including computers and mobile phones. The software aims to improve focus and productivity by limiting access to time-consuming digital distractions. It offers features such as scheduling, syncing across devices, and customizable blocking options. The app is designed to help individuals and teams manage their screen time and enhance their work efficiency.
Key facts about Freedom
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Durham (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 124 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Pilot Mountain Ventures, Launch Chapel Hill and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, $*****
3. JumpStart
3D educational game developer for K-12. The platform develops 3D educational games for K-12 home and classroom. Has developed science, math, word, reading, spelling, and animal-based games. Has developed multiple games including Madagascar Preschool Surf n Slide, School of Dragons, and Penguins - Dibble Dash for Android, iOS, and Facebook platforms under its various brands including JumpStart, Math Blaster, and School of Dragons.
Key facts about JumpStart
- Founded Year: 1991
- Location: Gardena (United States)
- Stage: Acqui-Hired
- Total Funding till date: $44.4M
- Employee Count: 54 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Hercules Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 14, 2015, $*****
4. Keona Health
Cloud-based CRM platform for healthcare providers. The company offers providers to deliver care advice over the web or mobile. Patients can connect with their providers to seek medical advice and doctors and nurses get back to patients. They also offer patient engagement online platforms, and more.
Key facts about Keona Health
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Chapel Hill (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10.1M
- Employee Count: 20 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: NC IDEA, Riverside and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 29, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Impulsonic
Impulsonic is an audio technology solution provider. It has developed intuitive audio content creation tool "Phonon" for sound designers to create physics-based sound effects using intuitive tools for movies, video games, and live theater performances. Also develops high performance and accurate acoustics simulation algorithms for architects, acoustics consultants, and government and national defense applications by leveraging high-performance computer graphics techniques and the latest research in acoustics simulation.
Key facts about Impulsonic
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Carrboro (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: NC IDEA, National Science Foundation and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 12, 2015, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Launch Chapel Hill's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Launch Chapel Hill has invested in 103 companies over the last 13 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Sani Station.Launch Chapel Hill's Investments by Stage
Launch Chapel Hill has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $300K.Launch Chapel Hill's Investments by Sector
Launch Chapel Hill has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture, Gaming and Media & Entertainment. Notably, it has invested in 49 Tech companies, 30 Consumer (B2C) companies, 26 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 24 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Gaming | 1 |
Media & Entertainment | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Launch Chapel Hill's Investments by Geography
Launch Chapel Hill has made most investments in United States (5).Launch Chapel Hill's recent investments
Launch Chapel Hill has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Launch Chapel Hill:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | United States | Seed | 3239 | - | |
2019 | United States | Seed | 6726 | - | |
2019 | United States | Seed | 5405 | - | |
2014 | United States | Seed | 1423 | - | |
Jun 16, 2013 | United States | Seed | 9925 | - |
Acquired companies in Launch Chapel Hill's Portfolio
4 companies from Launch Chapel Hill's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was WalletFi in Aug 2022 by Constellation for $*****.Here are Launch Chapel Hill's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 23, 2022 | - | - | 3059 | |
Sep 15, 2020 | - | - | 2536 | |
Jul 03, 2017 | - | - | 6494 | |
Jan 12, 2017 | 2014 | Seed | 5015 |
Team profile of Launch Chapel Hill
Launch Chapel Hill has a team of 2 members located in United States. Launch Chapel Hill's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Launch Chapel Hill
Over the past 13 years, 2 investors have co-invested in Launch Chapel Hill's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Invested before Launch Chapel Hill: NC IDEA and National Science Foundation have invested in rounds before Launch Chapel Hill. There is 1 company where NC IDEA has invested before Launch Chapel Hill and 1 company where National Science Foundation has invested before Launch Chapel Hill.
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