What stage does Launch Academy invest at?

Launch Academy invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.

What sectors does Launch Academy focus on?

Launch Academy focuses on Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.

Where is Launch Academy located?

Launch Academy is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.

Launch Academy

Accelerator

Vancouver · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Launch Academy operates as a startup incubator and accelerator supporting entrepreneurs in building and scaling technology companies. Its model centers on education, mentorship, lean-metrics coaching, and networking, providing a physical hub and community where business models are vetted and tested. Since 2012 it has incubated over 6,000 entrepreneurs from more than 100 countries, with roughly 300 reaching Seed and Series A stages and collectively raising more than $2.5 billion. It also runs Traction, a global community and conference series that connects founders with leaders from fast-growing tech companies via webinars, retreats, and events.

Invests inFintech Media & Entertainment Sector AgnosticCanadaNorth AmericaVancouver

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Late Stage

Vancouver, BC, CA

Founded

2012

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website

Alex Chuang· Co-Founder & CSO

Alex Chuang is an entrepreneur, designer, and growth hacker who has launched products across crowdfunding, e-commerce, SaaS, and marketplaces, sold his first startup in 2013, and mentors Vancouver entrepreneurs. He was recognized for social entrepreneurship and named among BC's Top 30 under 30.

Ray Walia· Co-Founder & CEO

Ray Walia is a Vancouver tech ecosystem builder who has founded and funded startups, mentored many entrepreneurs, and produced numerous events championing the city's tech sector.

Roger Patterson· Co-Founder

Roger Patterson is a serial high-tech entrepreneur with over 17 years in software and telecom, having founded and run three high-tech companies after working at Nortel and Newbridge Networks.

Camille Bonnet· Program Manager

Camille Bonnet, originally from France, has a background in HR in the tech industry, having worked at companies such as Ubisoft and DNEG before moving to Vancouver.

Elena Kiseleva· Digital Content Manager

Elena Kiseleva works on social media at Launch Academy, with prior experience promoting a social business incubator and leading a content team at a US-based edtech startup.

Jean Yoon· Senior Program Manager

Jean Yoon started her tech career at Launch and is also a Twitch game streamer and founder of SFU's first PC gaming club.

Sam Chan· VP of Programs

Sam Chan is Head of Programs at Launch Academy, overseeing program development and advising startups on go-to-market strategy. He previously consulted for Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, and NBC on developer relations and ran large hackathons.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Launch Academy invest at?: Launch Academy invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Launch Academy focus on?: Launch Academy focuses on Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Launch Academy located?: Launch Academy is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

StartUp Canada Visa- Ray Walia, CEO, Launch Academy

Thebrandglobaltv · Ray Walia

Blockchain Interviews - Ray Walia, CEO of Launch Academy on Traction Conference

Crypto Coin Show · Ray Walia

Blockchain Interviews with Ray Walia, CEO Launch Academy

InvestmentPitch Media · Ray Walia

A Founder's Story. Creating the World’s First Laundry Robot — Joshua Rabanne, Laundrx

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Bits&Bytes with Sherry Li, Assistant Professor at Berklee, Co-Founder of ICTUS Audio

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Why This Young Person Left Child and Youth Care To Work in Tech - Bits & Bytes with Samson Li

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