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 $123 billion. More the 63,900 people are building our startups around the world.

It’s never been a better time to start.

these journeys started in Victoria

Cuttable Started Here

Finding great people and trusting your gut: hiring lessons from A Cloud Guru co-founder Sam Kroonenburg. Read More
Sarah Gorman one of the co-founders at DAS

DAS STARTED HERE

How DAS is championing fairer finance options for rural Australians Read More

ALT. LEATHER STARTED HERE

Alt. Leather makes leather textiles out of plants. But of course, there’s actually nothing simple about it. Read More
photograph of founders of InvestorHub who received a case study about graduating from launchvic's 30x30 program

INVESTORHUB STARTED HERE

InvestorHub wants to bring public companies and investors closer. Read More

KITE THERAPY STARTED HERE

Kite Therapy provide neuro-affirming care for kids with autism and developmental delays Read More
Dr Ben Hurst, HotDoc

HotDoc started here

The son of a GP and an ENT, HotDoc founder Dr Ben Hurst was no stranger to how tough it can be to get a successful medical practice off the ground growing up. Read More

HEX started here

HEX founder Jeanette Cheah was working in banking when she became curious about the world of innovation. Read More
Photograph of Jodie Imam, founder of Tractor Investors smiling

Tractor Ventures started here

We hear a lot about unicorns and rocket ships in the startup world, but what about the humble tractor? Read More
Nick Kaye, VC Catalyst

VC Catalyst started here

While the next generation of Victorian founders are tinkering away at their ideas, investor education program VC Catalyst is ensuring there are the investors to back them. Read More
Aiman Hamdouna, Hatch Quarter

Hatch Quarter started here

Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Aiman Hamdouna has always been excited by building and growing businesses, but he couldn’t predict his own venture would actually be dedicated to helping others to thrive. Read More
Great Wrap founder, Julia and Jordy Kay

Great Wrap started here

Great Wrap founders Julia and Jordy Kay, both environmentally conscious nature lovers, found themselves using too many waste materials in their respective careers for lack of better options, and spent a lot of time looking for alternative sustainable materials that just weren’t out there. Read More
AirRobe founder Hannon Comazzetto

AirRobe started here

The world of fast fashion has needed an antidote for a long time. AirRobe founder Hannon Comazzetto leveraged her unique insight into the fashion world to create one. Read More
Ben Pfisterer, cofounder, Zeller

Zeller started here

After setting up the payments company Square in Australia and running the business for a number of years, Ben Pfisterer was ready for his next move. Read More

Flintworks Started Here

Delivering the future of mental health care through immersive clinical tools. Read More

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.

Founders Start Here

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

Gain support from successful founders keen to proactively share their time and support the next wave of entrepreneurs

Access a support network designed to help all entrepreneurs succeed

Access both private and government backed programs for ecosystem participants, like accelerators, incubators and membership groups

Find yourself in thriving local areas dense with talent, ambition and culture ready to be tapped

Proximity to world-class universities that feed into Victoria’s existing pool of high quality talent

Be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and disruptive thinking

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

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