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LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Accelerator

Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap

LaunchVic is seeking to invest up to AU$3mil per application in the best Australian or international accelerators and teams with proven track record.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

500 Startups

LaunchVic terminates 500 Startups partnership following 500 Melbourne lead's resignation

LaunchVic expressed to 500 Startups that without Rachael Neumann at the helm, they don't believe the partnership will work.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

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Artificial Intelligence

Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech

Rob Phillpot, co-founder of construction software giant Aconex, joins Melbourne-based firm HammerTech as strategic advisor, boosting the company's global expansion plans into an industry ripe for technological investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

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Data Protection

Ovum raises AUD $4 million to expand women's health app

Backers are betting on a bigger market for female health data as the Melbourne startup's user base and research dataset grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Ansett Travel relaunches as AI platform with member discounts

Ansett Travel relaunches as an AI-powered platform offering Australians personalised holidays with member discounts up to 25% below major travel sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Health Technologies

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups

Ahead of IWD 2024, the stark contrast between rising female-owned startups and the persistent pay gap in the tech industry underlines the importance of bridging gender gaps.

By Jane Evans • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Kiwi Stories

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap

LaunchVic terminates 500 Startups partnership following 500 Melbourne lead's resignation

Global Stories

Rob Phillpot appointed strategic advisor at HammerTech

Stories from Other Regions

Ovum raises AUD $4 million to expand women's health app

Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

Ansett Travel relaunches as AI platform with member discounts

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

IWD 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups

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