Launch Academy
Overview
Launch Academy is a tech incubator and accelerator based in Vancouver, described as Western Canada's leading entrepreneurship facility. Founded in 2012, it provides early-stage tech startups with mentorship, education, networking opportunities, and resources to help them launch, fund, and grow. It has incubated over 6,000 entrepreneurs whose companies have collectively raised over $2.5 billion in funding. Launch Academy is also a designated organization for the Government of Canada's Startup Visa Program. A 2015 article noted that, at the time, Launch Academy did not take equity in the startups it housed.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
launchacademy.caInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defang Software Labs Inc. | Mar 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Later | Aug 2014 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| VDO.AI | Jan 2021 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Laters.com | - | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Launch Academy based?
Launch Academy is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
When was Launch Academy founded?
Founding year information for Launch Academy is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Launch Academy have?
Launch Academy has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Launch Academy's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Defang Software Labs Inc., Later, VDO.AI, Laters.com.
What was Launch Academy's most recent investment shown here?
Launch Academy's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Defang Software Labs Inc. in 2024.
What sectors does Launch Academy focus on?
Launch Academy focuses on Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Launch Academy focus on?
Launch Academy typically invests at the Early stage.