LaunchVic

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.