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An Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem

If you’re looking for more information about what LaunchVic does and our contribution to the Victorian Startup Ecosystem, you’re in the right place!

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Victorias’s startup ecosystem 2023

At LaunchVic, we believe unlocking government procurement for startups is crucial to building Victoria’s next big companies, so, we created CivVic, the Victorian government’s gateway to the state’s $91 billion startup sector.

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Scaling up: Growing the economic opportunity for Victoria’s startup ecosystem

Office Hours is a new service offered by LaunchVic to connect Victorian founders to specialists across a broad range of areas to help them in the early to mid-stages of their startup journey.

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The startup skills report

LaunchVic invested $300,000 in Tractor Ventures to establish Victoria’s first dedicated revenue-based fund (venture debt fund), targeted at early-stage revenue positive and self-funded startups.

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Victorian startup ecosystem mapping report 2022

The VC Catalyst Program aims to transform Victoria’s startup investor landscape through a multi-layered Investor Education Program for budding Angel and VC investors.

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The state of startup funding Victoria

The VC Catalyst Program aims to transform Victoria’s startup investor landscape through a multi-layered Investor Education Program for budding Angel and VC investors.

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Our programs cater to every stage of the startup entrepreneur and founder journey:

Startup Programs For Founders (Entrepreneurs)

We define a founder as an entrepreneur working on a technology-based startup idea. LaunchVic supports founders through pre-accelerator and accelerator programs, direct grants, and investment funds, ensuring comprehensive seed funding for startups.

Startup Programs For Investors

Startup Programs for Investors give sophisticated investors the confidence and capability to invest in startups. LaunchVic funds angel networks and education programs for investors to catalyse more investment into Victorian startups, enhancing the availability of seed funding.

Government Startup Programs

LaunchVic’s CivVic Labs program is a government startup entrepreneurship program that allows Victorian government departments and agencies to explore the state’s startup ecosystem, integrating with our broader entrepreneurship development program.

Programs For Each Startup Stage

Our programs cater to every stage of the startup entrepreneur and founder journey:
Seed and Pre-seed: Programs provide initial business grants, funding and support to help startups get off the ground.

Growth: Accelerator programs and investment opportunities to help startups scale and expand.
Series A: Executive education programs for scaleups chasing unicorn status

Programs For Each Startup Industry

Victoria has a range of entrepreneurship development programs for startup founders and entrepreneurs, including industry-specific accelerators and development courses.
Health and Enterprise Technology are Victoria’s top startup subsectors, thanks to programs like the MedTech Actuator, Startmate, Skalata Ventures, and Antler.
LaunchVic also funds sector-specific programs in ClimateTech, AI, and DisabilityTech, showcasing our commitment to diverse startup industries.

 

Featured Programs

Base Camp

Basecamp is a LaunchVic’s new program for seed to series A founders looking to attract quality executive talent

CIVVIC Labs

A pre-accelerator program from LaunchVic connecting startups and the public sector to help solve real-world challenges

CIVVIC Labs

A pre-accelerator program from LaunchVic connecting startups and the public sector to help solve real-world challenges

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Get the tools, connections, and support you need to bring your startup to life.


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Office Hours

Discover resources to grow faster from funding to mentorship and go-to-market support.

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CIVVIC

Access high-potential startups and connect with emerging innovation across Victoria.

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Basecamp

Partner with us to co-design and deliver initiatives that accelerate startup success.


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