First things first—why are you watching? Maybe you’re rallying behind one of our founders. Maybe you’re an investor, mentor, partner, or stakeholder following their journey. Or maybe you’ve heard about Next Founder Up and just want to see what all the excitement is about. Whatever brought you here, we’ve got a way for you to… Continue reading How to Watch & Vote During the Next Founder Up Season 1 Finale
Season One debuts as a four-episode unscripted series following six U.S. startup founders as they navigate the pressure, personalities, pivots, and preparation leading to the 2026 CodeLaunch U.S. Championship. PLANO, Texas — July 27, 2026 — CodeLaunch today announced the launch of “Next Founder Up”, its first original episodic reality series, premiering August 5 on… Continue reading CodeLaunch Announces Next Founder Up, a New Episodic Reality Series Where the World’s Best Startups Compete
As a 2023 CodeLaunch Alumni Winner, Sanalife Energy (formerly InTech Energy) knows firsthand how quickly momentum can compound when preparation meets opportunity. For many startups, growth comes in stages. For Sanalife Energy, it came in waves. What began as a focused energy solution has evolved into a full-scale platform helping enterprises understand, manage, and optimize… Continue reading From Building Insight to Enterprise Impact: How Sanalife Energy Scaled After CodeLaunch
The CodeLaunch 2026 U.S. Championship represents a new chapter in our 13-year history for startup competition. After a record-breaking 291 applicants from across the country, six startups have earned their place on the CodeLaunch stage. These founders will compete live in a high-stakes environment where product execution, storytelling, and traction are tested in front of… Continue reading CodeLaunch 2026 U.S. Championship: From 291 Startups to 6 Finalists
When Propmatch entered the CodeLaunch ecosystem, founder Gonzalo Acuna was not chasing a single moment. He was chasing momentum. That momentum arrived faster than expected. Just months after competing as a CodeLaunch LATAM finalist, Propmatch closed a $21 million funding round, the largest ever by a CodeLaunch finalist alumnus. The milestone is even more notable… Continue reading From CodeLaunch Finalist to a $21M Raise: Inside Propmatch’s Breakout Journey
Startups. Dev teams. Live investment. Music. The kind of chaos that only happens when founders step into a room full of believers. The 2025 CodeLaunch season closed out inside Gilley’s Dallas with a crowd that showed up loud, passionate, and ready to watch founders put everything on the line. Catch the recap video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24VJ78eOHw4&feature=youtu.be… Continue reading Inside 2025 CodeLaunch World Championship
On November 12th, the 2025 CodeLaunch season ends where legends are made: Gilley’s Dallas. The World Championship is our season finale, bringing together the top startups from the U.S., Canada, and LATAM for a single night of high-stakes venturetainment. What’s at stake? A $50K capital investment, professional software development support powered by Improving, and the chance… Continue reading Meet the Finalists Competing at the 2025 CodeLaunch World Championship
Guadalajara showed up ready. Nearly 1,000 tech innovators filled the Conjunto Santander de Artes Escénicas for our third and biggest CodeLaunch LATAM edition yet. From the first pitch to the final belt hand-off, the energy in the auditorium was amazing. LATAM’s startup ecosystem isn’t emerging anymore, it’s growing fast, and Guadalajara is leading that wave. CodeLauch… Continue reading CodeLaunch LATAM 2025 Full Recap
This fall, Latin America takes the CodeLaunch stage for the first time. More than 125 startups applied across the region, showing just how hungry founders are for platforms that combine access, exposure, and execution. This year’s competition brought together founders from across Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay all represented on the road to Guadalajara. After… Continue reading The 2025 CodeLaunch LATAM Finalists
TORONTO SHOWED UP BIG For the second time, CodeLaunch landed in Canada, and once again, the legendary El Mocambo was packed. More than 300 startup ecosystem builders, investors, developers, and curious tech lovers filled the historic venue, ready for a night that promised a different kind of pitch event, and absolutely delivered. From the moment doors… Continue reading Inside CodeLaunch Canada 2025: The Wildest Night of Toronto Tech Week
