Launch Academy (Vancouver) Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Accelerator/​Incubator

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 5

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 75

  • Portfolio
  • 28

  • Exits
  • 44

Exits

Launch Academy (Vancouver) General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2012, Launch Academy is an accelerator/incubator based in Vancouver, Canada. The firm provides early-stage tech start-ups with workspace, mentorship, access to networking events, and credit perks. The firm seeks to accelerate startups operating in the SaaS, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, internet of things, applications, cybersecurity, virtual reality and augmented reality, e-commerce, esports, data science, healthtech, agtech, blockchain, and edtech sectors.

Business Details

Year Founded
2012
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
Accelerator/Incubator
Corporate Office
  • 400 - 1168 Hamilton Street
  • Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1G8
  • Canada

Launch Academy (Vancouver) Investments (75)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
LocalAdventures 01-Jun-2023 Accelerator/Incubator Information Services (B2C) Generating Revenue
Sendbox 01-Sep-2022 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
KOHO 18-May-2021 Financial Software Generating Revenue
VDO.AI 16-Sep-2020 Media and Information Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
Bloombase 27-Aug-2018 Network Management Software Generating Revenue
StoryTap 01-Jun-2017 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Talentful 01-Sep-2016 Human Capital Services Generating Revenue
Dr. Bill 31-Aug-2016 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Riipen 27-Apr-2016 Accelerator/Incubator Educational Software Generating Revenue
SilkStart Technology 01-Apr-2016 Accelerator/Incubator Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
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Launch Academy (Vancouver) Exits (44)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Lighthouse Labs 14-Jan-2025 Merger/Acquisition
Perch Communications 31-Aug-2024
GrowthGenius 20-Jul-2024
myBestHelper 01-Jul-2024
Apollosoft 11-Jul-2023
Dynamikode Software 08-Jul-2023
QiiQ Healthcare 01-Jul-2023
Spacelist 01-Mar-2023
My Green Space 21-Feb-2023 Out of Business
PrintToPeer 01-Feb-2023 Secondary Transaction - Private
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Launch Academy (Vancouver) FAQs

  • What is Launch Academy (Vancouver)?

    Founded in 2012, Launch Academy is an accelerator/incubator based in Vancouver, Canada.

  • When was Launch Academy (Vancouver) founded?

    Launch Academy (Vancouver) was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Launch Academy (Vancouver) headquartered?

    Launch Academy (Vancouver) is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

  • How many investments has Launch Academy (Vancouver) made?

    Launch Academy (Vancouver) has made 75 investments.

  • What has Launch Academy (Vancouver) invested in?

    Launch Academy (Vancouver) has made numerous investments in companies like LocalAdventures, Sendbox, and KOHO within the Information Services (B2C), Business/Productivity Software, and Financial Software industries.

  • What has Launch Academy (Vancouver) invested in recently?

    Launch Academy (Vancouver)'s latest investment was on 01-Jun-2023 in LocalAdventures, a company within the Information Services (B2C) industry.

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