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Where to now for LaunchVic?

The credibility of Victoria’s government-owned funding vehicle LaunchVic has taken a huge hit in the wake of the 500 Startups scandal. Its response to revelations of 500 Startups co-founder...

LaunchVic is in a 500 Startups pickle

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Of course LaunchVic should pull its $2.5 million funding of 500 Startups’ plan to set up an accelerator in Melbourne. This is a no-brainer. And it’s not because Dave...

500 Startups put ‘on notice’ in Vic

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Victorian government has put 500 Startups “on notice’ but stopped short of pulling its funding for the world-renowned accelerator following sexual harassment allegations against its founder Dave McClure....

Targeted grants the Victorian way

Posted on   |  by James Riley
LaunchVic chief executive Kate Cornick says the organisation will dish out more targeted funding more regularly as part of a new strategic direction for its $60 million innovation fund....

New direction for LaunchVic fund

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The organisation responsible for dishing out Victoria’s $60 million innovation fund will focus on encouraging more migrants and refugees to develop tech companies in its next round of grants....

LaunchVic unveils $5m in new grants

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Victorian Government has contributed a further $4.9 million in funding to seven local projects aimed at growing the startup and innovation sectors as part of the second round...

Cornick: LaunchVic is on the move

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Just weeks into Kate Cornick’s tenure as CEO of LaunchVic, the independent government body is readying to move offices. It’s a symbolic move as much as a logistical one,...