W25 Applications Open

Build the Future.We'll Fund It.

Launchpad is an institutional-grade accelerator that systematically identifies, funds, and compounds outlier founders into venture-scale companies.

$500K Standard Check
7% Equity
Meet our founders
Institutional Architecture

Five Layers. Zero Compromise.

Each layer is independently auditable and operationally enforced. This is what separates a YC-grade system from a startup showcase.

LAYER 01

Governance & Capital

Fund structure, SAFE instruments, compliance controls, and automated cap table management.

SAFE Auto-Generation
KYC/AML Compliance
Audit Trail
LAYER 02

Deal Flow & Selection

Blind review pipeline, weighted scoring matrix, and investment committee workflow.

Blind Review
Partner Scoring
Risk Flags
LAYER 03

Acceleration Execution

Weekly founder updates, north star metrics, and structured partner feedback loops.

Weekly Updates
Metric Canon
Escalation System
LAYER 04

Market Access & Liquidity

Demo Day orchestration, investor matching, and post-demo capital flow tracking.

Demo Day Engine
Investor CRM
Deal Tracking
LAYER 05

Portfolio Intelligence

Survival curves, time-to-next-round analytics, and alumni flywheel management.

Analytics
Alumni Network
Follow-on Engine

Operating Principles

Non-negotiable standards that define YC-grade performance.

Standardized Instruments

Post-money SAFE with pro-rata rights and MFN clause. No valuation negotiation.

Founder-First Selection

Idea-agnostic evaluation. We bet on exceptional founders, not pitch decks.

Weekly Accountability

Mandatory updates with top metric, burn rate, blockers, and wins.

Data-Driven Decisions

Partner alpha contribution tracking and sector performance heatmaps.

Long-Term Compounding

Alumni reinvestment, mentor conversion, and LP onboarding flywheel.

Institutional Grade

LP-ready reporting, immutable audit logs, and conflict-of-interest registry.

Portfolio Intelligence

Track Record That Speaks

Real-time portfolio metrics. Auditable performance. LP-grade transparency.

Portfolio Valuation

Combined market cap of portfolio companies

Founders Funded

Across all cohorts since inception

Survival Rate

Companies active after 24 months

Unicorns

Companies valued at $1B+

Building Our Portfolio

We're actively investing in exceptional founders. Exit data will appear here as our portfolio matures.

Applications Open

Simple Process.Fast Decision.

We respect your time. Our evaluation pipeline is designed for speed without sacrificing rigor.

01

Quick Application

15 min

10 questions + 60-second video. No pitch deck required.

02

Blind Review

2 weeks

Evaluated on execution speed, clarity, and market obsession.

03

Partner Interview

30 min

Live conversation with our investment committee.

04

Decision

48 hrs

Clear yes/no within 48 hours of final interview.

W25 Batch

Ready to Build Something Big?

Join 847+ founders who've built venture-scale companies with Launchpad.

$500K investment on standard terms
12-week intensive acceleration program
Access to 200+ pre-qualified investors
Demo Day with institutional LPs
Lifetime alumni network access
Pro-rata rights for follow-on rounds

Deadline: March 15, 2025 • 2,400+ applications received

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