# LaunchBox

> LaunchBox is a VC fund in Dublin backing Internet and Information Technology. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Feb 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3826466
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/TCDLaunchbox
- Website: http://www.launchbox.ie
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TCDlaunchbox

LaunchBox is a VC fund in Dublin focused on Internet and Information Technology. LaunchBox runs a 3-month accelerator programme open to teams of Trinity students (undergrad and postgrad) with an early-stage business idea. This unique incubator provides coaching, expert advice, seed funding and access to space and facilities needed to test out and launch new ventures. The programme aims to support students in developinginvestor-ready ventures. Supported by the Trinity Angels, a network of their alumni and friends, LaunchBox offers an innovative combination of practice and education.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for LaunchBox. Shizune tracks 1 team members at LaunchBox. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/launchbox?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Internet | 3 | 75% |
| Information Technology | 2 | 50% |
| Gaming | 1 | 25% |
| Sports | 1 | 25% |
| FinTech | 1 | 25% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 50% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 25% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 25% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ireland | 3 | 75% |
| United States | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| John Whelan | Executive Director | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Promotion Rewards | Promotion Rewards is a consumer rewards app. | $56K | Pre-Seed | Feb 24, 2022 |  |
| Change Donations | Change Donations helps charities and non-profits fundraise in the digital age and connect with tomorrow's generation of donors. Their platform allows donors to link their credit or debit cards, round their purchases up to the next euro, and donate their digital spare change to the causes they care about most. They are building a community ofeveryday philanthropists and helping individuals inspire positive change through their everyday spending |  | Seed | Aug 31, 2018 |  |
| Trustfy | Clarify your ideas, reality-check your plan and get better quotes from developers and agencies!We’re creative problem solvers with a knack for bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.We help you achieve common understanding about your project from day one, setting up your project for success. That means working with youto create specifications for your build that make sense to you, your developers, your investors and your customers. |  |  | Jun 05, 2018 |  |
| MatchDay Technologies | MatchDay is a mobile application that enables its users to make predictions during sports games.The application enables its users to make predictions on the victors of sporting events and win prizes. Furthermore, brands can use the application to advertise and promote their products to its users. The application is available for iOS and Androidplatforms.MatchDay was launched in 2016. | $22K | Seed | Jun 13, 2016 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Local Enterprise Office](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/local-enterprise-office) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Technological University Dublin — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does LaunchBox invest in?

LaunchBox invests primarily in Internet, Information Technology and Gaming startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Ireland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact LaunchBox?

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### Who are the partners at LaunchBox?

The team at LaunchBox includes John Whelan (Executive Director). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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