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EVERY STARTUP JOURNEY TAKES A PATH BUT THE BEST ONES START IN VICTORIA

Victoria is thriving with entrepreneurs and innovators ready to bring their ideas to life, supported by a passionate and diverse community of experienced founders, investors, and talent.

With 3,500+ startups, scaleups and unicorns changing business, industry and daily lives in Victoria and around the world, it’s never been a better time to get your idea off the ground.

Our ecosystem is growing rapidly and is now valued at more than $103 billion. More the 63,000 people are building our startups around the world.

It’s never been a better time to start.

STARTUPS THRIVE
HERE
BECAUSE
VICTORIA BACKS
THEM

Aspiring Startup Entrepreneurs

Bring your idea to life in Victoria. With a range of equity-free grants and programs tailored for aspiring and early-stage startup founders, you’ll find the support you need to find that product/market fit.

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Startup Investors

It’s the perfect time to invest in the future of innovation here in Victoria. Whether you are an angel investor or venture capitalist, you’ll find the ideal investment opportunity in Victoria’s vibrant startup community.

Investors Start Here

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Join the likes of Tixel, HotDoc and Great Wrap and bring your startup idea to life in Victoria. With a range of programs tailored for aspiring and early-stage startup founders, you’ll find the support you need to succeed. With support for founders to get there ideas off the ground, it’s never been a better time to start your startup here. ➔ Explore our programs

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Whether you’re an established investor curious about startups or an angel investor eager to shape the next generation of businesses, LaunchVic can help enhance your investment knowledge.With a local network of investors experienced in startup investment, you’ll be in good company here. ➔ Learn more about investor education

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Victoria’s startup ecosystem thrives on its people. With a vibrant and diverse local community, you’ll find the right connections here. ➔ Connect with our startup advisory team

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LaunchVic defines startups as young technology-based businesses that use innovation to scale rapidly and capture global markets. Examples of technology include: software / app, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, advanced manufacturing & robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, augmented / virtual reality, 3D printing, advanced materials, genomics & life sciences (including BioTech & MedTech) and autonomous vehicles.

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WHY YOU SHOULD START HERE

Close your funding raise faster. We make investment decisions quickly and work with founders and investors to close rounds as quickly as possible.

Hold onto more ownership of your company. 85% of our investment is taken as equity, the rest goes to the founder as a grant.

Unlock more capital for your startup. For every dollar we invest, private sector investors match it by $2.

Connect with government through our partnership with Agriculture Victoria.

GET STARTED HERE

Kickoff your founder journey, your growth phase or your next investment fund in Victoria.

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