About Launch Academy
Launch Academy, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2012, is based in Vancouver, Canada. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 28 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, FinTech. As of Sep 2026, Launch Academy has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 8 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Flutterwave, Later and KOHO. The program is backed by a team of 5 people who primarily support startups based in Canada, United States.
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Founded Year
2012
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
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Unicorn in Portfolio
Launch Academy's List of Top Investments
Launch Academy has a portfolio of 28 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include Flutterwave and Later.Their portfolio spans across Canada, United States, Nigeria and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer and 19 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Launch Academy:
1. Flutterwave
Provider of payment solutions for online and physical business transactions. It offers tools for accepting payments, payouts, transfers, and creating online stores. The company provides application programming interfaces for developers to integrate payment functionalities. It also facilitates tuition payments and event ticket purchases.
Key facts about Flutterwave
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $489M
- Employee Count: 875 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Alrai Capital and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jul 07, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Later
Provider of influencer marketing and social media management platform services. It offers tools for campaign strategy, creator connections, and performance measurement. The platform provides features for social media content creation, scheduling, and publishing. Social listening tools are available for trend identification and audience insights.
Key facts about Later
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Taylorsville (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $270M
- Employee Count: 1,914 as on Jan 14, 2026
- Investors: Kepha Partners, Summit Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 27, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. KOHO
Koho is an internet-first bank for individuals. It offers services such as savings & deposit accounts, NFC-enabled prepaid cards for online/offline purchases, and more. It enables users to track spendings and savings. It categorizes expenses made through the card. It features savings module that automatically puts money aside and helps users save. It provides an app-based platform that is available on iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about KOHO
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Vancouver (Canada)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $461M
- Employee Count: 469 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Savano Capital Partners, Sagard and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 11, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Thinkific
Provider of online academy builder. It enables users to create online courses, digital products, and communities that actually sell. It works on a premium model with revenue generated from transaction fees and subscriptions.
Key facts about Thinkific
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Vancouver (Canada)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $25M
- Employee Count: 403 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: VFF, Kensington Capital Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 29, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Klue
Cloud based market intelligence platform for enterprises. The platform leverage machine learning algorithm to curate information about competitors from across the web and inside internal systems such as Slack and Salesforce. It collects and analyzes competitive intelligence from external and internal sources.
Key facts about Klue
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Vancouver (Canada)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $81M
- Employee Count: 192 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Salesforce Ventures, Craft Ventures and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 01, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unicorns in Launch Academy's Portfolio
Launch Academy has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Flutterwave. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Flutterwave which became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years before Launch Academy first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Launch Academy's portfolio:
Filter this listTracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 | Provider of payment solutions for online and physical business transactions | 2016 | San Francisco | Series E | ehkfhzj |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Launch Academy's Portfolio
2 of Launch Academy's portfolio companies have become public. Thinkific got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS), in Apr 2021 and InterBit got listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) at marketcap of $352K.Here are Launch Academy's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25, 2021 | - | - | 9551 | |
Nov 06, 2015 | - | - | 8409 |
Acquired companies in Launch Academy's Portfolio
6 companies from Launch Academy's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Lighthouse Labs in Jan 2025 by Uvaro for $*****.Here are Launch Academy's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 14, 2025 | - | - | 9779 | |
Jan 16, 2024 | - | - | 6799 | |
Jun 23, 2022 | - | - | 5260 | |
Dec 14, 2018 | - | - | 4273 | |
Aug 08, 2018 | - | - | 7600 |
Team profile of Launch Academy
Launch Academy has a team of 5 members including 4 Partners and 1 Principal located in Canada and United States. Launch Academy's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Launch Academy:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Vancouver | - | ||
Partner | Vancouver | - | ||
Partner | Canada | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Principal | Vancouver | - |
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