Launchbay Capital
One Heddon St, Regent Street, London, W1B 4BD, United Kingdom
Overview
LaunchBay is a venture firm specialising in FinTech Infrastructure, B2B Software, and AI applications, investing in companies at the point where they have demonstrated product-market fit and are ready to scale. With headquarters in London, UK, and Tel Aviv, Israel, Launchbay has built a global presence with strong connections in the local ecosystems in which the team operates and an active investment and portfolio construction approach. Launchbay supports technology companies across three main pillars: - a flagship access fund for early-stage investments, - a growth fund for selected later-stage opportunities, and - a proprietary digital investment platform that facilitates primary and secondary deals across various stages Data-driven decision-making is a key aspect, where we utilize algorithms and scoring within the platform to address industry-wide challenges related to access and liquidity. Launchbay takes a particular interest in founders with an immigrant background because we recognize the distinct perspective, drive, and ambition that often accompany building successful businesses outside of one's home country. We believe in the success stories of the vision, capabilities, and growth potential demonstrated by founders with this type of experience.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 0
- Active investors
- 6
Sector focus
- E-Commerce
- Finance
- Financial Services
- FinTech
- Venture Capital
Investment portfolio
- Honeycomb
Participated · Series B · May 2024
Honeycomb uses an AI-driven platform that ingests hundreds of data points—geospatial datasets, aerial imagery, and building history—to price multi-unit residential risks without physical inspections. Its underwriting approach allows the company to offer premiums it says can be up to 40% cheaper for well-maintained buildings compared with traditional carriers. Customers include landlords, condo associations, and HOA boards managing multifamily housing. Honeycomb was co-founded in 2019 by CEO Itai Ben-Zaken and CTO Nimrod Sadot. The company reported it was cash-flow positive and profitable, ending 2025 with $275 million in gross written premium and more than $100 billion in total insured value across 22 states. Management projects crossing $500 million in GWP in the next couple of years as it scales the business.