LAUNCHub Ventures

LAUNCHub Ventures is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with a strategic focus on supporting ambitious founders across South-Eastern (SEE) and Central-Eastern (CEE) Europe. The firm primarily engages in pre-seed, seed, and Series A investment rounds, offering initial tickets ranging from €0.3 million to €3 million. They are sector-agnostic but show a strong inclination towards technology startups that are addressing large-scale problems with a global vision, encompassing areas such as the future of work, proptech, crypto, blockchain, devtools, marketplaces, health tech, fintech, hardware, robotics, enterprise, and consumer-focused solutions.

Established in 2012, LAUNCHub Ventures has played a significant role in nurturing the regional tech ecosystem. The firm is currently investing out of its third fund, which has a size of €74 million. Over the years, LAUNCHub Ventures has built a reputation for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a global network of clients, advisors, and co-investors. This value-add strategy has proven effective, with 75% of their portfolio companies successfully raising follow-on funding, accumulating over €400 million in total capital.

The firm's portfolio boasts investments in several successful European startups. Notable companies include Quantive, a strategy execution platform; FintechOS, a no-code software provider for financial services; Giraffe360, a proptech company specializing in 360-degree cameras for real estate; and OfficeRnD, a management software for flexible workspaces. These investments highlight LAUNCHub Ventures' ability to identify and support innovative companies with significant growth potential across various technology-driven sectors.

The LAUNCHub Ventures team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to fostering startup growth. Key team members include Lyuben Belov, Irina Dimitrova, Todor Breshkov, Stan Sirakov, Stephane Gantchev, Rumen Iliev, Raya Yunakova, Petar Tsachev, Maria-Elena Alecsa, Todor Valev, and Ivelina Nikolova. Their collective expertise and commitment to providing comprehensive support, beyond just capital, are central to the firm's success in helping portfolio companies scale and secure subsequent funding rounds.