LaunchPad Ventures

What LaunchPad Ventures does

LaunchPad Long Island, operating as LaunchPad Ventures, is a regional business incubator, startup accelerator, and co-working community serving early-stage companies and entrepreneurs across Long Island, New York. Founded by Andrew Hazen (with founding year cited as 2012 in firmographic data and 2015 in another source), the organization operates six physical locations spanning Huntington (primary operating site), Jericho (headquarters), Mineola, Great Neck, Stony Brook, and Old Westbury (within NYIT's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center), plus Westbury (an 8,000-square-foot facility opened in 2016).

The core offering combines subsidized physical workspace — desks, private offices, conference rooms, and event facilities starting at $199/month — with a curated ecosystem of programmatic services. These include mentorship from 14+ named professionals, recurring community events (Pitch Nights, Business Fail Nights, hackathons, meetups), an annual Long Island Tech Day expo (120+ exhibitors, ~3,000 attendees), educational seminar series (NYIT-LICA), 3D printing facilities, and an Internship Collective (in partnership with Savvy Hires). The NYIT location provides startups access to specialized prototyping equipment including laser engraving resources.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model anchored on recurring co-working subscriptions ($199/month entry point), supplemented by professional services revenue (Internship Collective), and event-driven income (registration fees of $10–15/session and corporate sponsorships of $850–2,000/session). Distribution is community-led: marketing runs through Meetup.com channels, earned media (WCBS, Verizon Fios1 News), university partnerships (NYIT, Stony Brook), and a sponsor network of law firms (Ruskin Moscou Faltischek), accounting firms (EisnerAmper), HR providers (TriNet), and regional capital networks (Long Island Angel Network, which has deployed $20M+ in deals over four years). LaunchPad is designated as a StartUp NY "Hot Spot," conferring corporate and sales tax benefits to qualifying member startups.

Name

LaunchPad Ventures

Legal name

LaunchPad Long Island

Website

https://launchpadli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LaunchPad Long Island is a regional business incubator, startup accelerator, and co-working community operating six Long Island locations that provides subsidized workspace, mentorship, community events, and funding access to early-stage companies and entrepreneurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubator & Co-Working Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Manager / Seeding Platforms (Multi-Manager) (FSANAGAF)

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Co-working space
• Startup accelerator
• Entrepreneurship ecosystem
• Venture mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Co-Working Space Subscriptions: Revenue from renting subsidized desk space, private offices, and event rooms to startups and early-stage companies. Full access subscription model.
2. Internship Collective Partnership: Partnership with Savvy Hires to create Long Island's first Internship Collective, providing recruiting coordination, pre-internship training, and employer-of-record services for member companies.
3. Event Sponsorships and Registration Fees: Events such as NYIT-LICA Entrepreneur Education Seminar Series generate revenue through registration fees ($10-15 per session for members/general public) and corporate sponsorships ($850-2000 per session).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

LaunchPad Long Island operates as a regional business incubator and co-working community, providing startups and early-stage companies with subsidized desk space, private offices, event rooms, and conference facilities across six Long Island locations. Members gain access to a curated network of mentors from law, accounting, and venture firms, connections to the Long Island Angel Network (over $20M deployed), and a calendar of community programming including Pitch Nights, Tech Day expos, and educational seminars.

Product overview

LaunchPad Ventures operates as a business incubator, startup accelerator, and co-working community with six locations on Long Island (Huntington, Mineola, Great Neck, Stony Brook, NYIT, and Westbury). The company offers a unified platform combining physical workspace rental, mentorship programs, networking events, and funding assistance. Key offerings include Pitch Night events, Long Island Tech Day expo, educational seminars, 3D printing facilities, and access to NYIT's technology resources through the ETIC partnership. The ecosystem provides startups with subsidized desk space starting at $199 per month, conference rooms, mentorship from experienced professionals, and connections to regional seed funding, angel investors, and venture capital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co-Working Space Subscriptions Subsidized desk space, private offices, event rooms, and conference room rentals offered to startups and early-stage companies across six Long Island locations (Huntington, Mineola, Great Neck, Stony Brook, NYIT, Westbury). Full access subscription starts at $199 per month.
• Pitch Night Events Shark Tank-style pitch events where early-stage startups present to angel investors, with networking opportunities and live webcasts connecting multiple LaunchPad locations.
• Long Island Tech Day Expo Annual flagship technology expo connecting tech companies with investors, talent, and press, featuring 120+ exhibitors and approximately 2,700-3,000 attendees.
• Long Island Internship Collective Long Island's first Internship Collective created in partnership with Savvy Hires, providing recruiting coordination, pre-internship training, mentor program development, performance evaluations, and employer-of-record services for LaunchPad member companies.
• Cisco CCNA Bootcamp Certification Program Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Bootcamp delivered at NYIT campus with 24-seat lab, hands-on training, and certification testing using official Cisco course curriculum.
• Funding Application Service Facilitated introductions to Long Island Angel Network and regional venture capital through an online funding application that captures business plans, investor decks, and financing requirements from entrepreneurs.
• NYIT-LICA Entrepreneur Education Seminar Series Four-part educational seminar series covering business formation, HR, accounting, financing, and business planning, delivered through NYIT-LICA partnership at LaunchPad locations.
• 3D Printing & Prototyping Facilities Commercial-grade 3D printing resources and workshops available through LaunchPad locations for hardware prototyping and additive manufacturing by member startups.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NYIT (New York Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2015LaunchPad NYIT established within NYIT's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC). Focus on IT/Cybersecurity, Bioengineering/Medical Devices, and Energy/Green Technologies. Space includes coworking for up to 10 companies, three conference rooms with video conferencing, and auditorium seating 100. Partnership provides startups access to university resources including laser engraving equipment for prototyping.
• Savvy HirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunchPad partnered with Savvy Hires to create Long Island's first Internship Collective, combining strategic recruiting expertise with cooperative cost-effective approach. Services include recruiting, interview coordination, pre-internship training, mentor program development, performance evaluations, and professional development events.
• Stony Brook UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor and academic partner. Ann Marie Scheidt serves as Director of Economic Development and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. Partnership provides access to faculty, student talent, and university resources.
• Ruskin Moscou FaltischekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm sponsor providing access to experienced legal professionals. Mentors include Michael Faltischek (Senior Partner, former Managing Partner), Stephen E. Fox (Partner, Corporate & Securities), and Adam Silvers (Managing Partner, IP Group Chair).
• EisnerAmpermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccounting firm sponsor. Larry Waldman serves as Partner-in-charge of Eisner Amper's Long Island Office. Provides accounting, audit, and financial expertise to LaunchPad ecosystem.
• TriNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR services sponsor providing employment and HR solutions for startups and early-stage companies.
• 1025ConnectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding home to LaunchPad Westbury offering direct access to multiple submarine cable systems on Long Island providing connectivity to Europe and Latin America.
• CiscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCisco Networking Academy partnership at NYIT campus providing CCNA Bootcamp training with 24-seat lab, hands-on instruction, and certification testing.
• Long Island AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business association providing access to broader Long Island business community and networking opportunities.
• Accelerate Long IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional startup acceleration initiative connecting entrepreneurs with resources across Long Island.
• LIFT (Long Island Forum for Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology forum providing networking and educational opportunities for Long Island tech community.
• Mission DisruptminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital marketing consultancy hosting Google Partner events at LaunchPad and providing mobile/digital marketing expertise.
• Angel Dough VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated startup accelerator founded by Andrew Hazen with a dozen portfolio companies including eGifter, AllBobbleheads.com, BagelOfTheMonth.com, BSafe Electrix, and 4 Hour Protection. Collaborated with LaunchPad NYIT for product development (laser-engraved growlers).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global startup accelerator with structured mentorship, demo days, and capital. Comparable as a mentorship-driven accelerator model though Techstars operates at far greater scale and geographic reach than LaunchPad's regional focus.
• Industrious: Premium flexible office/co-working provider operating nationally with enterprise focus. Comparable core offering (co-working/offices) though lacking the incubator and seed-stage programming that distinguishes LaunchPad.
• Y Combinator: Premier seed-stage accelerator providing seed funding, mentorship, and demo days. Comparable incubator/accelerator function though at venture-scale rather than regional co-working hybrid.

Direct peers

• Capital Factory: Austin-based startup accelerator and co-working hub focused on mentorship, demo events, and angel/VC deal flow. Directly comparable as a regional incubator/events venue for early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Galvanize: Co-working/incubator hybrid combining workspace with structured programming and entrepreneurship education. Comparable operating model combining physical co-working with accelerator-style offerings.
• 1871: Chicago-based startup incubator and co-working space offering mentorship, programming, and corporate partnerships. Most comparable as a regional, university/partner-backed incubator with hybrid co-working model similar to LaunchPad.
• Serendipity Labs: Regional co-working operator offering member-based office space to entrepreneurs and SMBs. Directly comparable co-working subscription model and target SMB/startup customer base.

Others

• EisnerAmper: Major accounting firm serving as LaunchPad sponsor with partner Larry Waldman providing startup accounting/finance mentorship. Ecosystem/mentor partner rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Stony Brook University's Incubator at CEWIT: Long Island-based university-affiliated incubator offering workspace, prototyping, and tech focus areas. Overlaps directly via the NYIT partnership and similar Long Island university ecosystem role.

Regional players

• NYCEDC (New York City Economic Development Corporation) programs: NYC's economic development and startup ecosystem initiatives (e.g., NYC AC, NYU Tandon incubator). Adjacent but regional competitor targeting similar early-stage entrepreneurs in the broader NY metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks12 records

Key highlights11 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LILaunchPad
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LaunchPadLI
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaunchPadLI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/launchpad-long-island

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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