About Founders Launchpad
Founders Launchpad is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. It is primarily based out of Makati, Philippines. As of 2025, Founders Launchpad has invested in 14 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in Philippines based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Enterprise Applications and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of GoRocky A lot of funds co-invest with Founders Launchpad, with names like Kaya Founders sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Founders Launchpad has team of 15 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Seed & Series A
Founders Launchpad's List of Top Investments
Founders Launchpad has a portfolio of 14 companies. Their most notable investments are in GoRocky and SimplyGood.Their portfolio spans across Philippines, Singapore and United States. They have invested in Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Founders Launchpad:1. OneLot
Dealership management system for used vehicle dealerships. The platform offers features that inclueds inventory management, loan management, marketing management, and more.
Key facts about OneLot
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Makati (Philippines)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $7.3M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Crestone Venture Capital, Everywhere and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 11, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Designer and retailer of women's luxury apparel and accessories. This company creates and sells high-end clothing, including dresses, jackets, pants, and tops, along with accessories. It offers both mainline collections for sophisticated, contemporary styles and a sport line for casual wear. The company also designs and produces eyewear and jewelry. Its designs are known for bold colors, prints, and details. The company operates through its own retail channels.
Key facts about Clout Kitchen
- Location: Marina Del Rey (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.45M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, AppWorks and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 03, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Skyway Airlines is a Philippines-based air cargo company that specializes in providing efficient and reliable cargo solutions across the country. The company's expertise lies in its ability to navigate complex logistical challenges, ensuring timely and secure delivery of goods. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, Skyway Airlines has established itself as a reputable player in the air cargo industry.
Key facts about Skyway Airlines
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Paranaque (Philippines)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 28 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Launchpad and Seaborne Capital
4. SimplyGood
Internet brand of subscription based cleaning products. The company offers tablets that dissolve in water to create a cleaning solution. The product catalog includes products for window cleaning, insect repellent, bathroom cleaning, sanitizers, and more.
Key facts about SimplyGood
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $363K
- Employee Count: 13 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Launchpad, Seek Impact and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2025, $*****
5. GoRocky
Online platform offering treatment services for men health. It provides information about erectile dysfunction, offers a free medical assessment, and sells treatment tablets.
Key facts about GoRocky
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Makati (Philippines)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 32 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Founders Launchpad, True Growth Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2025, $*****
Founders Launchpad's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 3 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in GoRocky.Founders Launchpad's Investments by Stage
Founders Launchpad has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.62M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $4.45M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Launchpad's Investments by Sector
Founders Launchpad has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Auto Tech, Consumer, Consumer Goods and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 6 Software companies, 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
Auto Tech | 1 |
Consumer | 1 |
Consumer Goods | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Launchpad's Investments by Geography
Founders Launchpad has made most investments in Philippines (3), followed by Singapore where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Philippines | 3 |
Singapore | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Founders Launchpad's recent investments
Founders Launchpad has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Founders Launchpad:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | Philippines | Seed | 1625 | - | |
2025 | Singapore | Seed | 9792 | - | |
Mar 18, 2025 | Philippines | Seed | 3269 | [+2] | |
Oct 14, 2024 | Philippines | Seed | 3333 | [+3] | |
Oct 03, 2024 | United States | Series A | 1115 | [+8] |
Team profile of Founders Launchpad
Founders Launchpad has a team of 15 members including 2 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 3 Principals located in Philippines, Singapore and 1 more location. Founders Launchpad's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Founders Launchpad:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Metro Manila | - | ||
Partner | Manila | - | ||
Venture Partner | Philippines | - | - | |
Principal | Singapore | - | ||
Principal | London | - | ||
Principal | Metro Manila | - | - |
Co-investors of Founders Launchpad
Over the past 2 years, 26 investors have co-invested in Founders Launchpad's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Founders Launchpad: Damson Capital, Kuok Meng Xiong and 4 others have invested in rounds before Founders Launchpad. There is 1 company where Damson Capital has invested before Founders Launchpad and 1 company where Kuok Meng Xiong has invested before Founders Launchpad.
- Top Co-investors of Founders Launchpad: 15 investors entered a company along with Founders Launchpad. These include investors like Kaya Founders (2 companies).
- Invested after Founders Launchpad: A total of 5 investors have invested in Founders Launchpad's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Accion (1 company), Seedstars (1 company) and Everywhere (1 company).
Recent News related to Founders Launchpad
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Philippine-based lending fintech company OneLot raises $4M Pre-Seed fundingTechNode•Oct 14, 2024•OneLot, 468 Capital, Founders Launchpad, 21yield and 3 others
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Clout Kitchen lands US$4.45M funding to expand its AI game companion ‘Backseat AI’e27•Oct 03, 2024•Clout Kitchen, Orvel Ventures, Founders Launchpad, Hustle Fund and 6 others
