​Virtual Angel Access: CodeLaunch Next Founder Up Season Finale

​Help Decide the 2026 CodeLaunch U.S. Champion

​This is your ticket to the CodeLaunch: Next Founder Up Season Finale on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT.

​As a Virtual Angel, you'll experience the Championship live and help determine which startup becomes the 2026 CodeLaunch U.S. Champion.

​Using LaunchKings, you'll receive $50,000 in virtual Launchbucks to invest in the startup you believe deserves to win. Your investments become part of the final scoring, giving you a real voice in who takes home the championship belt and advances to the CodeLaunch World Championship.

​How LaunchKings Works

​Before the Show

• ​Reserve your Virtual Angel Access.

• ​One hour before the livestream, you'll receive instructions to activate your LaunchKings account.

• ​Once activated, you'll receive your $50,000 in virtual Launchbucks and be ready to invest.

​During the Championship

​As each startup pitches live, you'll decide where to invest your Launchbucks based on the founder, the product, and the opportunity.

​Every investment helps determine who becomes the 2026 CodeLaunch U.S. Champion and earns a spot at the CodeLaunch World Championship.

​Meet the Six Finalists

​From a record-breaking field of 290 applicants, these six startups earned their place in the CodeLaunch U.S. Championship. Now they'll compete live on August 26—and your LaunchKings investments will help decide the winner.

​Collars

​Founders: Rocco & Cheri Molfese (Roselle, IL)

​A hiring platform built for the skilled trades, helping workers and employers connect through richer profiles, video, and direct messaging.

​Drip Inventory

​Founder: Riley Demaree (Frisco, TX)

​An RFID-powered inventory platform that automates inventory tracking and delivers real-time operational insights for hospitality businesses.

​Pollen Sense

​Founder: Kris Klein (Provo, UT)

​An AI-powered environmental intelligence platform providing hyperlocal data on airborne particles like pollen, mold, and smoke.

​Travel Spoken

​Founder: Eni Maj (New York, NY)

​An AI-powered travel platform that transforms travel content into bookable experiences using voice, video, and conversational AI.

​Two Robots

​Founders: Omar Hafez & Xace Leem (Richmond, VA)

​Creators of Two Robots: Unleashed, a competitive multiplayer strategy card game featuring tactical gameplay and a skill-based play-to-earn ecosystem.

​Unibaio

​Founder: Matias Figliozzi (Ithaca, NY)

​An agricultural biotechnology company developing nano-engineered technology that helps crops absorb nutrients more efficiently while reducing chemical usage.

​Championship Details

​📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

​🕖 Time: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT

​🔓 LaunchKings Activation: Opens 1 hour before the livestream.

​💰 Your LaunchKings Balance: $50,000 in virtual Launchbucks

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