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for the future of entrepreneurship in Lake Norman and Charlotte
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WHY LAUNCHLKN?
The Lake Norman towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and Mooresville are growing exponentially and ripe with talent and expertise. We exist to create a whole community that is greater than the sum of its parts.
LAUNCHCLT FUND
is the catalyst that Lake Norman & Charlotte need
& an evergreen venture capital fund managed by LaunchLKN to provide capital to venture scale businesses in the Charlotte Metro Area.
For Investors
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Access to the most successful start-ups in the region
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Low-fee approach helps improve net returns
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Lower risk approach to supporting early stage
For Entreprenueurs
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Liquidity for employees and management at leading CLT startups
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$5M in Charlotte-centric early-stage capital
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Alternative mindset to angel investing
For The City
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Attract and retain entrepreneurial talent in Charlotte
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Expand our base industries into more technology-based
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Create job growth and accelerate new business formation
NEXT GENERATION
of breakout companies
the
in the Charlotte region will be raising their first rounds of institutional financing during the investment period of the LaunchCLT Fund
We aspire to power a comprehensive early-stage platform that leverages multiple approaches to investment & entrepreneur
Not only are start-ups key economic drivers, they are a cultural component of modern cities. While Charlotte struggles to overcome its legacy culture, other emerging eco-systems have taken action. Now, it's our turn to
serve as a magnet for relocating talent.
using an innovative model that includes
STRONG ALIGNMENT OF INCENTIVES
REDUCED RISK PROFILE
CLT REGION CENTRIC
LOW COST MANAGEMENT
& a world-class investment committee
GUEST SPEAKERS
SITE VISITS

Chris Langford
Partner, Idea Fund Partners
Former Head of Lowe's Ventures

Mark McDowell
Partner, Real Ventures
MIIT Engineer/ Serial Entrepreneur

Don Rainey
Partner, Grotech Ventures
Adjunct Professor, U of Maryland