LaunchVic

#COMMUNITYPOST Funded by LaunchVic, Press Play Ventures is a 12-week, risk-free program designed for women transitioning from corporate and offers tailored support, equity-free participation, no more than 5 contact hours a week and a vibrant community. For the next cohort, they’re partnering with Natural Velocity to host in-person and online sessions. Apply now and secure one of 20 scholarship spots, with 85% off. https://lnkd.in/gNipbrG8

#COMMUNITYPOST Get 20% off tickets to the WYNnovation summit 2025.... Join Wyndham City's award-winning festival of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity on 15 May 2025 at Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing. This year’s theme, "Making the Future Happen Now," invites entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators to connect, learn, and exchange bold ideas in an inspiring, high-energy environment. With guest speakers including: - Daniel Flynn (CEO & Co-founder, Thankyou) – Unlocking infinite futures through secrets of the past - Winitha Bonney OAM (Executive Coach) – Show Up! Businesses that step up and stand out for success - Nornie Bero (Founder & Chef, Mabu Mabu) and -Simon Waller (Futurist) – The Art of Future Thinking This is your chance to gain fresh insights, expand your network, and be part of shaping Wyndham’s future business landscape. Grab your discounted ticket here: here: https://lnkd.in/gDbYSqfh Dickie Currer | Wyndham City Council

#COMMUNITYPOST Join LIFTWOMEN® Group for their LiftHER APAC Pitch Night 2025 — where 10 powerhouse women-led startups from across Australia & Asia will pitch live for a $40,000 grant! As part of the Alice Anderson Fund portfolio, LIFTWOMEN has been dedicated to closing the gender funding gap by empowering early-stage female founders to start and scale impactful businesses. 🗓 Friday, 2 May | 📍 State Library Victoria 🎟 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gpU-AY84 #LiftWomen #LiftHER #WomenEntrepreneurs #APACInnovation #PitchNight

#COMMUNITYPOST Planning to raise capital? Join RMIT Activator for their Legal Essentials for Early-Stage Startups workshop Wednesday 30 April. Join startup law experts Jasmine and James from Hall & Wilcox Lawyers, as they break down the key legal considerations for raising capital. Both speakers co-lead the firm’s startup accelerator program, Frank Lab, and have experience advising high-growth companies. With experience supporting startups through major transactions, they’ll help with the foundational legal knowledge so you can prepare for what’s next. https://lnkd.in/ebf_tN9G

Just released: the “Victorian Startup Growth Report 2024” A new report from LaunchVic and dealroom.co reveals that Victoria’s startup ecosystem is growing faster than key global hubs, including Singapore, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Berlin. Key highlights from the Victorian Startup Growth Report 2024: → Victoria’s startup ecosystem is thriving – now home to 3,500+ startups valued at AU$132 billion, a 26-fold increase since 2016. → A major job creator – the sector has generated 63,900 jobs, with 59% based in Australia. → Almost half of these jobs come from startups founded in the past decade. → Venture capital investment is growing – AU$841.7 million invested in 2024, 7.5x higher than in 2014. → Top-performing sectors – Enterprise Software and Healthtech, home to more than 50% of Australia's startups in these sectors, with Fintech ranking third But our ecosystem still faces some hurdles. Pre-seed funding hasn't kept pace with startup creation, and only 17% of seed-funded startups reach Series A (compared to 34% in Tel Aviv). Still, the long-term trajectory remains strong. LaunchVic CEO Dr Kate Cornick highlighted the momentum of Victoria’s ecosystem: "The report highlights the incredible growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem since 2016. If we continue this trajectory for the next five years, we will be on par with some of the world’s leading startup hubs." See first comment for report link #startups #Victoria #innovation #investment #tech #LaunchVic

We’re excited to announce the Hugh Victor McKay Fund’s co-investment in Gaia Project Australia Pty Ltd, a Victorian AgTech with a game changing solution for growing leafy greens and a market potential that goes well beyond Earth. Led by founder Nadun Hennayaka, Gaia’s technology uses modular growing channels that move to create space as plants like lettuce grow, allowing growers to generate a better output of crops over a smaller area. The startup’s technology has already captured the attention of space agency NASA and now Gaia is hoping a $1.7 million seed round will help grow its impact. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gwVEPMtR A huge congratulations to the Gaia Project Australia Pty Ltd team: Founder & CEO Nadun Hennayaka Chief Research Officer Michael Bridges General Manager Adrian Persi Chief Commercial Officer Jan Vydra

📢 New Circular Ag Challenge with Agriculture Victoria We are calling for expressions of interest for our latest CivVic Labs challenge: ‘How might technology create circular economy opportunities in agriculture?’ Circular agriculture is about maximising efficiency, reducing waste, and creating new revenue streams within existing farming systems. It’s not just about sustainability- it’s about doing smart business. For more details and how to get involved visit: https://lnkd.in/gDE_HraC

As Victoria’s startup agency, LaunchVic funds programs for aspiring founders, startups, and investors looking to break into the startup sector. Connect with a wide range of LaunchVic programs fuelling the startup state here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHf92Eck

As Victoria’s startup agency, LaunchVic funds programs for aspiring founders, startups, and investors looking to break into the startup sector. Connect with a wide range of LaunchVic programs fuelling the startup state here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHf92Eck

The Australian Government has commissioned a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system, and you’re invited to have your say. Consultation is open until 13 March 2025, and we encourage anyone connected to Australia’s R&D ecosystem to contribute. Read the discussion paper and make a submission here 👉 http://spklr.io/60452Kp3