CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD
CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ fund in the US investing in Fintech and technology.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C+
- Sectors
- Fintech, technology
- Invests in
- US-wide
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1990
- Assets under management
- $90M+
Check size not disclosed
Thesis
Castle Creek Launchpad is a joint venture between Castle Creek Capital and Launchpad Capital, focusing on early-stage investments in financial technology (fintech) companies that aim to transform how community banks serve their customers and enhance their performance. The firm's investment thesis centers on bridging fintech innovation with community banking to foster a more connected and forward-looking banking ecosystem. They invest across a wide range of stages, including Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, and Pre-IPO, primarily in companies within the United States. The strategy combines expertise in private equity from Castle Creek Capital and fintech from Launchpad Capital, supporting entrepreneurs who are 'rethinking and rebuilding financial services for a mobile-first Web3 future enabled by regulated institutions.' Their debut fund, Castle Creek Launchpad Fund I, closed at over $90 million.
Common questions
Does CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
Where does CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD invest?
CASTLE CREEK LAUNCHPAD invests in the US.