Launch Ventures
Vancouver, British Columbialaunch.vc
Overview
Launch Ventures, founded by Ray Walia, owns and operates a network of proprietary accelerators, innovation labs, and investment funds. It focuses on identifying entrepreneurs and technologies, with a stated investment interest in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain. The firm provides hands-on support and mentorship to help startups grow. A prominent part of its network is Launch Academy, described as Western Canada's leading entrepreneurship facility.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
launch.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Equity | Dec 2022 | SAFE | Co-investor |
| Pattern | Aug 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Trade Coffee | Sep 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Trade Coffee | Apr 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| VisualCV | Feb 2008 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
