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LaunchVic’s investments are set to unlock up to $280 million for the Victorian early-stage capital market by 2024. Learn more about our work growing Victoria’s investor community.
Our role is to fuel the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem.
We do this by building the confidence and capability of Victorians to create, scale and invest in startups.
We were established by the Victorian Government in 2016.
Through our work, we are driving improvements in the startup investment landscape by developing the angel investor and early-stage venture capital markets in Victoria; supporting programs that build founder, investor, and talent capabilities and confidence; and continuing to drive awareness and advocate for startups.
Operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we have strong links with Victorian startup founders, Venture Capitalists (VCs), angel investors and community partners such as accelerators, co-working spaces and other service providers.
LaunchVic is leading the development of a globally-connected startup ecosystem.
With the help of startup founders, entrepreneurs and investors, corporates and universities, we aim to build a startup ecosystem that can strengthen the economy, encourage more people to work with and for startups, and represent all Victorians.
Our focus lies in the areas of funding, community building and global recognition for the Victorian startup ecosystem.
LaunchVic’s role is to drive the long-term success of Victoria’s startup ecosystem recognising the valuable contribution successful startups have on the economy through the creation of high value jobs and gross revenue for the State.
Through our work we are driving improvements in the startup investment landscape by developing the angel investor and early-stage venture capital markets in Victoria; supporting programs that build founder, investor, and talent capabilities; and continuing to drive awareness and advocate for startups.
