CivVic Labs
AcceleratorMelbourne · Pre-Seed–Seed · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
CivVic Labs is a challenge-based accelerator operated by LaunchVic that invites founders to develop and validate startup ideas addressing pressing state and government challenges in Victoria, Australia. Through a roughly six-week bootcamp, participants work alongside subject matter experts and startup mentors, testing ideas with policy makers and citizens to reach problem-solution fit. The program admits around 10 startups per challenge and provides equity-free grant funding: participants receive AUD 12,500 on completion, and two teams receive an additional AUD 25,000 in seed funding to build their solutions. The program is free and takes no equity, targeting founders from the idea stage through very early product in market.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteExecutive with legal, IP, commercial and governance experience in global publishing, digital media and technology firms. Formerly Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary at Xero, and General Counsel and Company Secretary at Envato and Lonely Planet. Chairs LaunchVic's Audit & Risk Committee.
Executive and entrepreneur with a background in construction technology, finance and capital markets. Co-founded and served as Executive Chairman of Payapps (acquired by Autodesk for ~$600M), is a founding Partner of Glitch Capital, and spent over 15 years at Deutsche Bank. Sits on LaunchVic's Audit & Risk and People Committees.
Board member of LaunchVic and Founding Chairman of Scale Investors.
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApp that helps users find the best nearby dive sites based on live weather conditions.
Alumni startup developed within the CivVic Labs program.
Alumni startup developed within the CivVic Labs program.
AI solution for motel management to help aging owners transition to retirement and maintain affordable regional accommodation.
Alumni startup developed within the CivVic Labs program.
Location-based game turning Victoria into a live adventure map with rewards for visitors and insights for operators.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does CivVic Labs invest at?
- CivVic Labs invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is CivVic Labs's typical check size?
- CivVic Labs typically writes checks of $8K – $16K.
- What sectors does CivVic Labs focus on?
- CivVic Labs focuses on GovTech.
- Where is CivVic Labs located?
- CivVic Labs is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
- Does CivVic Labs lead rounds?
- CivVic Labs typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelWhat Investors Actually Want in a Pitch | LaunchVic's BOLD EP 3
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Advice for Startups Raising Capital in Victoria | LaunchVic's BOLD EP 3
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What Makes a Startup Investment-Ready? | LaunchVic's BOLD EP 3
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The Founder-Investor Marriage | LaunchVic's BOLD EP 3
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What Investors Look for in Their Startup Picks | LaunchVic's BOLD EP 3
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Raising Capital: What Investors Actually Look For | LaunchVic's BOLD | Episode 3
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