EVERY STARTUP JOURNEY TAKES A
DIFFERENT PATH BUT THE BEST ONES
START IN VICTORIA

EXPLORE STARTUPS THAT 
STARTED HERE

STARTUPS THRIVE IN VICTORIA
BECAUSE THE PEOPLE AND THE PLACE BACK THEM

Valued at $91 billion, the Victorian Startup Ecosystem is now the same size as Tel Aviv was in 2016.

Our 2,950 startups, scaleups and unicorns have created 52,000 jobs and the ecosystem is growing rapidly.

STARTHERE

With support for founders to get there ideas off the ground, it’s never been a better time to start your startup here.

INVEST HERE

With a local network of investors experienced in startup investment, you’ll be in good company here.

CONNECTHERE

With a vibrant, diverse local community, you’ll find the right connections here.

GOT AN IDEA THAT YOU THINK IS THE NEXT BIG THING?

Join the likes of Tixel, HotDoc and Great Wrap and bring your startup idea to life in Victoria. With a range of programs tailored for aspiring and early-stage startup founders, you’ll find the support you need to succeed.
EXPLORE OUR STARTUP PROGRAMS


BE SEEN BY INVESTORS

Claim your startup profile on our ecosystem directory, powered by Dealroom, to promote your startup globally. Access our investor matching tool, benchmark your startup with global rankings and track your startup performance with up-to-date market intelligence.REGISTER FOR FREE

HELP YOUR PORTFOLIO SUCCEED

Connect your portfolio companies with LaunchVic and we can help them scale. Whether you are supporting women founders tackling climate change or building the next unicorn, Victoria has the right program to help grow your investments.EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS HERE


IMPROVE YOUR INVESTMENT SKILLS

We’re helping to increase the number of startup investors in Victoria. Whether you are an established investor curious about the startup sector, or an angel investor that’s wants to impact the next generation of businesses, LaunchVic can help build your investment knowledge.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INVESTOR EDUCATION


TRACK THE ECOSYSTEM

A comprehensive index of more than 2,950 Victorian startups and a macro analysis of Victoria’s ecosystem including funding, and startups at all stages and sectors.SIGNUP NOW TO DEALROOM

Gain support from successful founders keen to proactively share their time and support the next wave of entrepreneurs

Access a support network designed to help all entrepreneurs succeed

Access both private and government backed programs for ecosystem participants, like accelerators, incubators and membership groups

Find yourself in thriving local areas dense with talent, ambition and culture ready to be tapped
Proximity to world-class universities that feed into Victoria’s existing pool of high quality talent
Be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and disruptive thinking

GET STARTED

Kickoff your founder journey, your growth phase or your next investment fund in Victoria.

Connect with LaunchVic to find out the latest opportunities for startups and investors across Victoria