LaunchBoxDigital

LaunchBox Digital, an early stage investment firm located in Washington, D.C., is focused on helping entrepreneurs get through those challenging early days by bringing capital, advice, and practical guidance to help early stage businesses succeed. We offer:

* Funding and administrative support to enable founders to focus their energy on developing a great product;
* Mentoring and advice from seasoned technology veterans who have created significant stakeholder value; and
* Access to strategic partners, angels, VCs and the press to take your business to a whole new level

LaunchBox Digital is a place for cutting-edge ideas and cutting-edge talent. It's a way to maximize your chances of success. We've structured LaunchBox Digital so that we win only if you win.

LaunchBox Digital is now accepting applications for LaunchBox08, our summer accelerator program. LaunchBox08 is a global competition, where successful applicants will receive funding and guidance to take their big ideas from concept to market. The program will include seed funding and a 12 week business building program in D.C. where participants will refine their ideas with the help of world-class mentors and advisors. The program culminates with pitch days, where each new business will present to angel investors, venture capital firms, strategic partners, bloggers and media on the East and West Coasts. To apply to LaunchBox08 click here.

LaunchBox Digital is also accepting proposals from early stage businesses today for seed or angel investment, on a selective basis.

Matt Jacobson (Executive Director):
Matt Jacobson is a business strategist, problem solver and deal maker who helps early stage companies define and execute their business plans. Previously, he was a Director at AOL where he helped grow AOL's wireless and digital service businesses. Mr. Jacobson also was an M&A advisor at a number of investment banks including ABN AMRO, WR Hambrecht, Peter J. Solomon Co. and Toronto Dominion Securities. He received an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.