Launchpad's investors video
PREVIOUS ROUNDS
$2,857,446
invested through OurCrowd in
3 previous rounds.
Access exclusive deals

Join for free and be notified of future investment opportunities

Sign in
Enterprise SoftwareEnterprise Software

Overview: Launchpad

Launchpad’s autonomous hardware manufacturing platform streamlines the design, procurement, and manufacturing of products. The platform is a self-driving hardware product-manufacturing ecosystem; an all-inclusive manufacturing on-demand system, meeting the growing need for reshoring and shorter product lifecycles. Using artificial intelligence (AI) software, the company’s advanced simulation technologies cut the time and cost of development, manufacturing, and product delivery. The automated manufacturing platform improves efficiencies over the entire process by planning production, procuring parts and services, and using self-programming robots that enable the product owner to start as quickly as possible. By turning complex, time-consuming and expensive manufacturing into an AI-powered automated process, Launchpad’s strategy to shorten supply chains and meet customers’ continuing desires for new features supports the varied fabrication requirements of companies from startups to veteran manufacturers. As a complete automation solution, the platform reduces resource waste during production. Bill T. Gross, a co-founder, is the creator of Idealab in California, the longest running technology incubator, which has funded than 150 companies and seen almost 50 acquired or publicly listed.

The details in this email are based on information received from, and verified solely by, the company.
READ MORE

Co Investors

READ MORE

Launchpad Management Team

Yoav Zingher

Co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder/CEO, Yoav was the Co-Founder and CEO at KiWi Power (exited to Engine In 2018). Before that, Yoav was the Director at 4rae Renewable and Alternative Energy Investments. Further, he was a Business Development Manager at Pacific Drilling, and Founder at M-Games. He holds a MBA from the London Business School and BS Computer Science and Software Engineering Birmingham University.

LinkedIn profile

Bill Gross

Co-Founder

Founder of Idealab, helped fund more than 100 companies, been involved with 300 rounds of financing of more than $3.5 billion and 35 successful IPOs and acquisitions.

LinkedIn profile

Ofer Ricklis

Co-Founder & CTO

Co-founder/CTO who previously served as GM & Head of Digital Fabrication at Veev, VP Global Automation and Additive Manufacturing at Flex, Head of Solutions, North America, Better Plance, VP Engineering, Cogenra Solar, Founder and CEO, Athelos, and VP R&D, Escape Rescue Systems. Offer holds MBA from Tel Aviv University and a B.SC. Mechanical Engineering from the Technion in Israel.

LinkedIn profile
undefined undefined
READ MORE

At a Glance: Launchpad

Revolutionizing product assembly with AI

Launchpad’s mission is simple: revolutionize product assembly with AI-powered automation. At the forefront of the company’s approach are Digitools—advanced robots that use AI and machine vision to automate assembly processes with unmatched precision and efficiency. Launchpad tackles the manufacturing industry's labor shortages head-on, enhancing productivity and bringing back onshore production. With Launchpad, clients are not just investing in automation; they’re investing in the future of local manufacturing. Discover the power of smart, efficient, and reliable assembly with Launchpad.

The Fusion of Software and Hardware

Launchpad’s technology transcends traditional automation by integrating intelligent software with precision-engineered hardware, redefining the future of manufacturing.

The Intelligence: Software

  • From CAD to Completion: Launchpad’s AI-driven platform effortlessly transitions from CAD files to execution, automating component classification and creating efficient assembly sequences. This process is powered by an advanced 3D spatial geometry simulation, ensuring optimal assembly paths.
  • Learning and Adapting: Launchpad’s software is not just about automation; it’s about constant improvement. With every iteration, it refines its approach, taking into account a comprehensive range of factors like cost, maintenance, and environmental impact. This ensures Launchpad’s assembly processes are not only efficient but also economically and environmentally considerate.

The Strength: Digitool Hardware

  • Versatile and Modular: The Digitool is designed for flexibility and precision. Capable of performing a myriad of operations including pick and place, screw driving, fastening, glue dispensing and laser engraving, its modular design allows for easy adaptation to various tasks and product evolutions.
  • Complex Assembly Lines: Digitools can be interconnected with built-in conveyors, enabling the creation of sophisticated assembly lines tailored to complex manufacturing needs. This modularity allows for scalable solutions, from simple tasks to intricate assembly processes.
  • Machine Vision: Integrating machine vision, the Digitool turns simulations into reality, accurately interpreting and acting upon the virtual models. This capability ensures that the transition from digital planning to physical assembly is seamless and precise, bridging the gap between theoretical design and practical application.
  • Economic Innovation: With an economic model designed for immediate ROI and zero upfront cost, the Digitool not only advances manufacturing capabilities but also revolutionizes the financial accessibility of cutting-edge assembly technology.

Why Launchpad?

  • A 12 step manufacturing process has over 479M permutations. Why settle for shortcuts when Launchpad’s AI engine is willing to do the work?
  • Deloitte and The National Association of Manufacturers believe that there will be 2.1M unfilled manufacturing jobs in 2030 costing the economy over 1 trillion dollars per year… Launchpad can help
  • Consumers want goods that are assembled locally… what they want even more are goods that are assembled locally at the same low price as goods manufactured overseas. With Launchpad clients have access to an infinite supply of the lowest cost labor in the world

Mission

  • Launchpad is dedicated to invigorating American manufacturing by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies. The company aims to unlock new capabilities, enabling domestic production to meet global demands while addressing labor shortages. This approach enhances American innovation and competitiveness, providing scalable, adaptable, and cost-effective automation solutions. Launchpad is committed to supporting businesses in navigating the challenges of the modern manufacturing landscape, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for manufacturing in the United States.

Information sourced from the company’s website and verified solely by the company.

READ MORE