LaunchVic
Overview
LaunchVic is the startup agency of the state of Victoria, Australia, established by the Victorian Government in 2016 to fuel the growth of the local startup ecosystem. It supports startups and entrepreneurs by providing grants, running accelerator programs, and offering educational resources. LaunchVic also acts as a direct co-investor through targeted sidecar funds, such as the $10 million Alice Anderson Fund for women-led startups and the Hugh Victor McKay Fund for agtech founders. Additionally, it functions as a limited partner (LP) by providing seed funding to help establish new venture capital funds in Victoria.
Portfolio Companies
34
Website
launchvic.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor House | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ovum AI | Jun 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AgriNous | Jun 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| InternMatch | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Smileyscope | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ian T. Meredith
Non Executive Director
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is LaunchVic based?
LaunchVic is headquartered in Richmond, Victoria, Australia.
When was LaunchVic founded?
Founding year information for LaunchVic is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does LaunchVic have?
LaunchVic has 34 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in LaunchVic's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Factor House, Ovum AI, AgriNous, InternMatch, Smileyscope.
What was LaunchVic's most recent investment shown here?
LaunchVic's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Ovum AI in 2026.
What sectors does LaunchVic focus on?
LaunchVic focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does LaunchVic focus on?
LaunchVic typically invests at the Early stage.
What is LaunchVic's AUM?
LaunchVic's assets under management are estimated between $150.0M and $150.0M.