About LAUNCH
LAUNCH, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 1998, is based in Berkeley, United States. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 42 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Jun 2026, LAUNCH has witnessed 2 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Oishii, Butterfly Medical and Wheel the World. The program primarily supports Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $410K Seed round in Myntor on Jun 08, 2021.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1998
Location
Berkeley, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
LAUNCH's List of Top Investments
LAUNCH has a portfolio of 42 companies. Their most notable investments are in Myntor and Jobwell.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Germany and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 22 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by LAUNCH:
1. Oishii
Indoor vertical farming company specializing in premium berries and tomatoes. They focus on pesticide-free, nutrient-rich produce grown in perfectly designed indoor environments. Their offerings include a variety of berries and tomatoes, all Non-GMO Project Verified and always in season. They emphasize sustainability and reducing food waste, partnering to offer "perfectly imperfect" produce. They use innovative farming techniques to deliver hyper-local, perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables. They are committed to transparency and quality, aiming to bring the farm of the future to consumers today. They offer recipes and partnerships, and their products are available in select stores. They are focused on social impact by reducing food waste and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Key facts about Oishii
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Jersey City (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $370M
- Employee Count: 287 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Mirai Creation Fund, Mizuho Financial Group and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 13, 2026, $*****
Developer of an implantable device for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The company's flagship product is a non-surgical device that is different from a conventional surgical treatment that requires a certain level of recovery and involves complications. It claims that the device can be delivered at the comfort of the physician’s office and provides immediate relief.
Key facts about Butterfly Medical
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Yokneam Illit (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $30M
- Employee Count: 20 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: MedVenture Partners, New Rhein and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Online platform for booking tours and activities. Users can book tours by providing location, user details, payment details, preferred dates, and more.
Key facts about Wheel the World
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Berkeley (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Employee Count: 72 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Plug and Play Tech Center, Kayak Ventures and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 05, 2026, $*****
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4. Mekonos
Mekonos has is a nanorobotics developing company. The company has developed silicon-based nanorobotic chips for cell engineering. The nanorobots deliver biomolecules to the cells for genetic engineering. The cell therapy procedure can be used for the treatment of cancer.
Key facts about Mekonos
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $29.6M
- Employee Count: 6 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Magnetar, Reimagined Ventures and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 09, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. CrewLAB
Sports team management platform. It allows coaches and trainers to monitor and manage college sports teams. Its application is compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about CrewLAB
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $1.6M
- Employee Count: 25 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: LAUNCH, Manning Ventures and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 22, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
LAUNCH's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
LAUNCH has invested in 42 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Myntor.LAUNCH's Investments by Stage
LAUNCH has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $410K.LAUNCH's Investments by Sector
LAUNCH has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the EdTech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 32 Tech companies, 20 Consumer (B2C) companies, 15 Software companies and at least 14 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).LAUNCH's Investments by Geography
LAUNCH has made most investments in United States (2).LAUNCH's recent investments
LAUNCH has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by LAUNCH:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 08, 2021 | United States | Seed | 9036 | - | |
2018 | United States | Seed | 9886 | - |
Acquired companies in LAUNCH's Portfolio
2 companies from LAUNCH's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was onederful in Dec 2021 by Vyne Dental for $*****.Here are LAUNCH's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 14, 2021 | - | - | 8514 | |
Jan 02, 2019 | - | - | 8646 |

