About Launchpad Accelerator
Launchpad Accelerator is an accelerator and incubator program based in Mountain View, United States. With a presence in 22 countries, it has supported around 130 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Aug 2026, Launchpad Accelerator has 7 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 35 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Nubank, Flutterwave and QuintoAndar. The program is backed by a team of 2 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $1M Seed round in Populix on Dec 03, 2019, which also saw participation from Intudo Ventures and Pegasus Tech Ventures.
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Location
Mountain View, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money) & Seed
Launchpad Accelerator's List of Top Investments
Launchpad Accelerator has a portfolio of 130 companies, including 7 unicorns. Their most notable investmentis in Thank U CashTheir portfolio spans across India, Brazil, Indonesia and 19 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 19 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by Launchpad Accelerator:
1. Nubank
Provider of digital banking services, including credit cards and accounts. It offers various financial solutions through its application. These solutions include tools for managing money and protecting finances. The company focuses on providing accessible and straightforward banking experiences.
Key facts about Nubank
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Annual Revenue: €1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 11,551 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, Harvest Growth Capital and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jun 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Flutterwave
Provider of payment solutions for online and physical business transactions. It offers tools for accepting payments, payouts, transfers, and creating online stores. The company provides application programming interfaces for developers to integrate payment functionalities. It also facilitates tuition payments and event ticket purchases.
Key facts about Flutterwave
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $489M
- Employee Count: 883 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Salesforce Ventures and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. QuintoAndar
Online brokerage firm for rental properties. The platform enables property seekers to specify a location and obtain a list of registered properties. Once a property is shortlisted users can schedule visits and book it via the platform. For the property owners, the company provides assistance in renting the property from taking professional photographs to closing the deal.
Key facts about QuintoAndar
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $755M
- Employee Count: 4,929 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Dragoneer Investment Group and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Dec 02, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. NestAway
NestAway is an online marketplace to book rental properties. The platform enables users to register and search for properties by applying the location filter. Users can also book the properties of their choice via the platform. Homeowners can list their properties by providing necessary information such as location, pictures, prices, area, and more. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about NestAway
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $116M
- Employee Count: 478 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, Chiratae Ventures and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Apr 26, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Creditas
Online platform for asset-backed consumer loans. It offers various loans including such as vehicle-backed loans, property-backed loans, personal loans, payroll loans, salary advances, and more. The asset-backed loans are provided on the basis of collateral evaluation. The platform is integrated into the company's existing payroll software in order to provide payroll loans to employees. It also enables users to exchange debts for a secured loan. It provides an app-based platform that is available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Creditas
Launchpad Accelerator's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Launchpad Accelerator has invested in 130 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Populix.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Launchpad Accelerator's Investments by Stage
Launchpad Accelerator has made 4 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $50K and 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 4 |
Seed | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Launchpad Accelerator's Investments by Sector
Launchpad Accelerator has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, High Tech, Vertical SaaS and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 124 Tech companies, 82 Consumer (B2C) companies, 62 Software companies and at least 60 companies focusing on Enterprise (B2B).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
FinTech | 2 |
High Tech | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Launchpad Accelerator's Investments by Geography
Launchpad Accelerator has made most investments in India (2), followed by Indonesia where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 2 |
Indonesia | 2 |
Brazil | 1 |
Nigeria | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Launchpad Accelerator's recent investments
Launchpad Accelerator has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Launchpad Accelerator:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 03, 2019 | Indonesia | Seed | 4573 | [+6] | |
Aug 27, 2018 | Nigeria | Seed | 3019 | - | |
May 23, 2017 | Indonesia | Grant (prize money) | 9322 | - | |
Dec 02, 2016 | India | Grant (prize money) | 4301 | - | |
May 09, 2016 | India | Grant (prize money) | 4055 | - |
Unicorns in Launchpad Accelerator's Portfolio
Launchpad Accelerator has 7 unicorns in its portfolio - eFishery, Konfío, Clip and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is eFishery. It became a unicorn in 2023, 3 years before Launchpad Accelerator first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58 | Provider of technology solutions for sustainable aquaculture | 2013 | Bandung | Series D | uqyxuam | ||
67 | Financial solutions platform provider | 2014 | Miguel Hidalgo | Series E | jggjihf | ||
70 | Provider of point-of-sale terminals and digital payment solutions for businesses | 2012 | Mexico City | Series E | zxuurvr | ||
83 | Provider of payment solutions for online and physical business transactions | 2016 | San Francisco | Series E | ixbcabm | ||
63 | Business-focused on-demand delivery platform | 2013 | Sao Paulo | Series D | qmsqkuz |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Launchpad Accelerator's Portfolio
4 of Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio companies have become public. Nubank got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Dec 2021 at marketcap of $41.5B and GetNinjas got listed on the Brazil Stock Exchange (B3) at marketcap of undefined.Here are Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 09, 2021 | - | - | 5777 | |
May 17, 2021 | - | - | 5358 | |
- | - | - | 9482 | |
- | - | - | 7910 |
Acquired companies in Launchpad Accelerator's Portfolio
31 companies from Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was IndiaLends in May 2026 by Freo for $*****.Here are Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | - | - | 7882 | |
Mar 19, 2026 | - | - | 3633 | |
May 12, 2025 | - | - | 7717 | |
Feb 06, 2025 | - | - | 3283 | |
Feb 05, 2025 | - | - | 3104 |
Team profile of Launchpad Accelerator
Launchpad Accelerator has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in United States and Italy. Launchpad Accelerator's team sits on the board of 4 companies.Co-investors of Launchpad Accelerator
Over the past 11 years, 69 investors have co-invested in Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Launchpad Accelerator: Mahesh K Joshi, Pleione Holdings and 7 others have invested in rounds before Launchpad Accelerator. There is 1 company where Mahesh K Joshi has invested before Launchpad Accelerator and 1 company where Pleione Holdings has invested before Launchpad Accelerator.
- Top Co-investors of Launchpad Accelerator: 7 investors entered a company along with Launchpad Accelerator. These include investors like Intudo Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Launchpad Accelerator: A total of 53 investors have invested in Launchpad Accelerator's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include India Alternatives (1 company) and Cactus Partners (1 company).
