As Victoria’s startup agency, LaunchVic funds programs for aspiring founders, startups, and investors looking to break into the startup sector. Connect with a wide range of LaunchVic programs fuelling the startup state here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHf92Eck
LaunchVic
Government Relations Services
Richmond, Victoria 17,799 followers
Victoria's startup agency.
About us
LaunchVic is Victoria’s startup agency. 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.
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- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Richmond, Victoria
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Partnership , Community support , Entrepreneur support , Investor support, Startup education, Startup Advocacy, Startup Investments, and Talent Support
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Kali Heathcare is just one of the 3,500+ Victorian startups revolutionising healthcare solutions. Medical technology starts here. Startups Start Here. Kali Healthcare #startupsstarthere Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vql8Cd
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When Australian meteorologist and Channel 7 (Seven Network) weather presenter Jane Bunn is invited to speak at events in #agricultural communities – one of the most common questions she is asked is “what weather app do you use?” And, when she realised there wasn’t a single app on the market she could recommend, the TV personality teamed up with software engineer David Hemming to launch Jane's Weather, a one-stop shop for hyper local weather forecasting for all Australians. Now a $50,000 grant from LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria is helping the startup hire new talent and launch Jane's Weather Pro, their first professional forecasting service. Read the full story here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHJ8hMU4
The new AI-powered weather app from Channel 7’s Jane Bunn
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Hear from our Chair, Leigh Jasper, on how focusing on customer needs and balancing product development with sales can drive success, using empathy and clear frameworks to align strategy.
The hardest part of starting a new company is balancing product development with sales. At Firmable, we focus on a key question: What jobs need to be done? By understanding these tasks, we create a product and sales strategy framework that fosters empathy and helps us meet customer needs. What do you think? I’d love to hear about other mantras great teams use. #startups #venturecapital #2ndtimefounder
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Congratulations to 30X30 scaleup JET Charge on their massive $72M raise announced today! This latest funding round was led by Paris-headquartered energy transition specialist Mirova, along with backing from existing shareholders the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, RACV and Kilara Capital. JET Charge will use the capital injection to support the next stage of the region’s transition to electric vehicles and accelerate the deployment of EV infrastructure at scale. Read the full story ⬇️ Tim Washington Ellen Liang #EV #EnergyTech #Investment
When we started JET Charge 12 years ago from a driveway in Melbourne we couldn't have imagined that we'd work with a group of people so great it would gain international attention. It's therefore with great excitment(!) that I'd like to share we have raised $72M, led by Mirova, an infrastructure investor with amazing pedigree. Not only do they share our commitment to the EV transition, they are backed by Natixis Investment Managers, one of the largest investment funds in the world. We're also lucky to gain continued support from our long term shareholders Clean Energy Finance Corporation (managed by Virescent Ventures), RACV and Kilara Capital. The proudest thing for me out of all of this is the fact that we, for perhaps the first time, presented our bold strategy to an organisation outside of JET Charge, and an international investor who, with the benefit of seeing perhaps every major EV charigng investment opportunity globally, decided to say "yep - we'll back you on this". With this equity injection, our aim is to take a "front and centre" position in getting our region past EV charging pilots to EV charging infrastructure at scale. We already operate in environments where electric mobility is the norm, and have seen first hand the incredible amount of technical, technological, operational and financial depth you need to truly manage a zero emissions automotive future. We're going to do this by continuing to invest in our people, our proprietary technologies and our globally leading business models (like expanding our Charging as a Service offering), so that more people and organisations can shift to electric vehicles with confidence. Massive thank you to everyone at JET Charge for pulling this off - an incredible feat of human endeavour, achieved by what is still a young company punching way above our weight, in a funding environment that is widely acknowledged as being challenging for everything other than AI. Thank you to our Chair Monique Conheady for all your valuable guidance, and to Neil Taylor, Ben Gust, Jonathon Cronin and Emma Jenkin for your support. Thank you to our advisors Mitch Turner and Peter Liu, CFA at UBS and my long term mentor Peter Stirling, as well as Genovieve Lajeunesse at King & Wood Mallesons for your tireless work, LONG LONG hours, and infinite wisdom. Thank you to Witold Marais, Nicolas Hayon, Stelyne P. and Jean-François Hay for your belief in us, and to Ben Sloman for helping us drive towards a common outcome, and to Ilona Hunnisett for working with us to the end. Perhaps selfishly, the most important and heartfelt thankful goes to my co-founder Ellen Liang, who was my rock throughout all of this, without whom this transaction, and our business, would not exist in the form it does today. Looking forward to a much needed break with family, and then to come FIRED UP in the new year!! https://lnkd.in/gf2YepNd
JET Charge raises $72M to step up Australasia’s transition to EVs | JET Charge
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Drone-Hand is just one of the 3,500+ Victorian startups making people's lives easier. Farm technology starts here. Startups Start Here. Drone-Hand PTY LTD #startupsstarthere Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Vql8Cd
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Applications are now open for Ag Ventures, a new opportunity for investors to build the skills, insights, and confidence to make impactful investments in Victoria’s AgTech sector. This unique program is a collaboration between Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship and Tenacious Ventures, supported by LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria, designed to empower a new wave of AgTech investors, drive innovation in the industry, and fund Australia’s future. The program features expert-led masterclasses, immersive site visits, and real-world investment opportunities—all tailored to equip you with the tools to navigate this dynamic sector. Participants will gain: - Deep insights into AgTech business models and emerging technologies - Practical tools for due diligence and building a strong investment thesis - Exclusive access to Australia’s leading AgTech networks and deal flow If you're ready to deepen your understanding of AgTech and connect with like-minded investors, apply now to secure your place. Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of AgTech—applications are open now!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Ag Ventures 🌾 an innovative program designed to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make impactful investments in Victoria’s growing AgTech sector. This unique partnership between Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship and Tenacious Ventures, supported by funding from LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria, brings together world-class expertise and a shared vision to unlock the potential of AgTech innovation in Victoria. Through masterclasses, site visits, and hands-on learning, Ag Ventures will provide investors with a deep understanding of AgTech business models, technologies, and market opportunities. We are grateful for the support of LaunchVic and Agriculture Victoria in helping make this program a reality. Together, we’re fostering a vibrant investor ecosystem to drive innovation and fund Australia’s future. Interested in honing your investing skills in the AgTech space? Read more and express your interest to be the first to know when program details become available 👇
Ag Ventures: Empowering Investors to Transform Victoria’s Agricultural Future - Wade Institute
wadeinstitute.org.au
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LaunchVic reposted this
🎉 On Thursday, ChildAware staff were honoured to take part in LaunchVic's End-of-Year celebration. A wonderful evening and opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year ⤵️ We are so very proud to have the Victorian Government's investment in ChildAware through the LaunchVic Alice Anderson fund. Thank you LaunchVic for all the work that you do to support innovation through the start-up ecosystem and for partnering with us to reduce the risks of harm and abuse to children and young people. And thank you for (another) fabulous event! Susie Wilson Sophie Banks Jessica Seddon
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LaunchVic reposted this
I should have had more beer… 🍻 Thank you for the invite—what an awesome evening with LaunchVic at their End of Year Celebration! Huge shout-out to the incredible Kate Cornick and the phenomenal team. Since 2016, LaunchVic has: ✅ Activated $1.1 billion in private capital ✅ Upskilled 12,300+ entrepreneurs ✅ Supported 1,477 startups through core programs ✅ Created 2,225 new jobs Epic achievements driving Victoria’s startup ecosystem forward. Super excited for 2025. Let’s go! 🚀🚀
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Thank you everyone for joining us at LaunchVic's Annual End of Year Celebration. From the LaunchVic team, we would like to thank you for your continued support of LaunchVic and for being an important part of our local startup community. Wishing you a fantastic Holiday Season. We look forward to working with you in 2025 to continue to grow the sector. Photos from the evening can be found here: https://bit.ly/41ylhaC To get the latest ecosystem news and events from LaunchVic for 2025, sign up for our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3ZRLI9O
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