Ned Sherman

Ned Sherman is the Managing Partner at Launchpad LA, an early-stage venture fund and accelerator based in Los Angeles, California. Under his leadership, the firm has accelerated over 100 startups and executed more than 50 investments, including the notable exit of Chictopia to ASOS. In March 2024, Sherman successfully raised a new $50 million fund specifically targeting AI-driven media startups, leading to a recent first-quarter 2026 seed investment in a generative AI video platform. Prior to his venture capital career, the University of Southern California alumnus co-founded and scaled multiple digital media companies, building a strong operational foundation while collaborating with prominent industry figures like Mark Cuban. Following his October 2025 speaking engagement at TechCrunch Disrupt on content monetization trends, Sherman maintains his current focus on backing early-stage consumer internet, ad tech, and digital content platforms.