Fundraising FoxLaunch Academy - Vancouver
AcceleratorVancouver · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Also known as Launch Academy
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Investment thesis
Founded in 2012 in Vancouver, Launch positions itself as Western Canada's leading entrepreneurship facility, serving as a soft-landing pad for domestic and international startup founders. It helps entrepreneurs build businesses through education, mentorship, lean metrics, and networking, running programs such as its LaunchPad incubation program and Revenue Factory course. By concentrating high-quality entrepreneurs in one place, Launch aims to vet ideas, test business models, and grow a vibrant startup ecosystem that creates jobs and opens new markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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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.
A serial high-tech entrepreneur with over 17 years in software and telecom, having founded and run three high-tech companies after early roles at Nortel and Newbridge Networks.
Originally from France with a background in HR in the tech industry, having worked at companies such as Ubisoft and DNEG before moving to Vancouver.
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 started her tech career at Launch and is also a Twitch game streamer and founder of SFU's first PC gaming club.
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 - Vancouver invest at?
- Launch Academy - Vancouver invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Launch Academy - Vancouver focus on?
- Launch Academy - Vancouver focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Launch Academy - Vancouver located?
- Launch Academy - Vancouver is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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