LaunchVic Startup Grants
Government fundMelbourne · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
As Victoria's government startup agency, LaunchVic works to build a globally-connected startup ecosystem in the Australian state of Victoria. It focuses on raising awareness and advocacy through events and campaigns, helping founders start, grow and scale global businesses, and developing the private early-stage investment landscape through investor education and financial support. It funds and delivers programs across the startup lifecycle and co-invests with VCs and angels via two funds: the Alice Anderson Fund backing women founders and the Hugh Victor McKay Fund for agtech startups.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does LaunchVic Startup Grants invest at?
- LaunchVic Startup Grants invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does LaunchVic Startup Grants focus on?
- LaunchVic Startup Grants focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is LaunchVic Startup Grants located?
- LaunchVic Startup Grants is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
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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