Launch Ventures
Overview
Launch Ventures, founded by Ray Walia, owns and operates a network of proprietary accelerators, innovation labs, and investment funds. It focuses on identifying entrepreneurs and technologies, with a stated investment interest in sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain. The firm provides hands-on support and mentorship to help startups grow. A prominent part of its network is Launch Academy, described as Western Canada's leading entrepreneurship facility.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
launch.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Equity | Dec 2022 | SAFE | Co-investor |
| VisualCV | Feb 2008 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Trade Coffee | Sep 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
FCPA Ray Walia
CEO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Launch Ventures based?
Launch Ventures is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
When was Launch Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Launch Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Launch Ventures have?
Launch Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launch Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cake Equity, VisualCV, Trade Coffee.
What was Launch Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Launch Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cake Equity in 2022.
What sectors does Launch Ventures focus on?
Launch Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Launch Ventures focus on?
Launch Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.