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Launch Venture

Launch Academy is a tech incubator that provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, network, and the environment they need to Launch, Fund and Grow their startups.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Description

Launch Ventures is a venture capital firm, accelerator, and innovation network based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that combines proprietary accelerators, innovation labs, and investment funds to support entrepreneurs from early stages through growth. It also operates community-building initiatives like pitch events, hackathons, and educational resources to accelerate startup success. 

Specific Funding Stage
Pre-Seed / Seed (Core Focus)

  • Launch Ventures primarily supports startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, providing early capital alongside access to programming and ecosystem resources. 

Series A / Later Stage (Selective)

  • The firm has participated in Series A and Series B co-investments for select portfolio companies, though early-stage support and acceleration are core. 

Investment Amount and Percentage Equity (Company-Level)
Check Size

  • Publicly available deal-level check sizes are limited, but based on disclosed portfolio activity, Launch Ventures typically participates in seed-stage rounds around ~$900K–$1M for seed and co-invests in larger rounds where strategic. 

Equity Taken

  • Launch Ventures does not publicly disclose a fixed equity target or ownership percentage.

  • Equity positions are negotiated deal-by-deal based on valuation and round structure with co-investors. Standard early-stage outcomes are minority, non-controlling positions.

Equity Structure
  • Investments are executed using standard venture capital instruments, including priced preferred equity or other securities appropriate to the stage.

  • Because Launch Ventures operates also through accelerators and labs, some support may blend investment plus resources, programming, and network access rather than capital alone. 

Application / Submission Method
Submission Method

  • Founders can engage Launch Ventures via:

    • Direct outreach through their website contact form.

    • Interaction through Launch-affiliated accelerator programs and community events (e.g., Launch Academy, pitch competitions, hackathons). 

Interaction

  • Initial engagements typically involve pitch review and evaluation of strategic fit with the Launch ecosystem and partner network.

Eligibility

Sector Focus

  • Launch Ventures supports a broad technology focus, investing in a range of sectors such as enterprise software, health tech, fintech, AI, and consumer applications. 

Geography

  • Primarily Canada and the United States, with some activity in other continents through portfolio reach. 

Stage

  • Early-stage startups from pre-seed through Series A/B, with most activity concentrated on seed-stage investments. 

Team Profile

  • Founders with scalable tech businesses and clear early traction or product–market fit.

Process

Intro / Outreach: Founder submits interest or engages through programming.

Screening: Launch Ventures evaluates team, tech, and fit with its accelerator or investment thesis.

Program or Investment Match: Company is matched to appropriate resources—whether capital, accelerator engagement, or strategic partner network.

Term Negotiation: If funding is offered, terms are negotiated with the founder and co-investors.

Continued Support: Capital deployment plus ongoing mentorship and ecosystem support.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Early Capital: Participation in seed funding and co-investment rounds. 

  • Mentorship & Ecosystem Support: Access to Launch Ventures’ network, accelerators (e.g., Launch Academy), incubator resources, and programming. 

  • Community & Events: Opportunity to engage in pitch events, hackathons, and demos that increase visibility and founder education. 

  • Global Network: Integration into broader networks connecting founders with strategic partners and potential follow-on investors.