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LaunchVT, a division of the Lake Champlain Chamber, will host an Angel Investment Masterclass in partnership with FreshTracks Capital on Wednesday, October…
Entrepreneurship // LaunchVT
Where Vermont Startups Take Off
Established in 2013, LaunchVT accelerates outstanding early-stage, Vermont-based startups with world class business curricula, industry-specific mentorship and networking opportunities to help their ventures scale.
What’s New at LaunchVT
Hundreds of community members gathered at Hula to support LaunchVT’s 2026 cohort at Demo Night, the program’s annual pitch competition and celebration…
Get ready for the most exciting night in Vermont entrepreneurship! Each year, hundreds of community members gather at Hula to support LaunchVT’s cohort…
The LaunchVT Experience
Every member of the cohort receives:
12-Week Start Up Curriculum
A rigorous 12-week start up curriculum with their cohort focused on product & brand strategy, growth & capital strategy, and pitch practice.
Individualized Coaching
A personal coach throughout the accelerator, along with access to dozens of industry-specific mentors.
A Pitch at Demo Night
The opportunity to pitch at Demo Night, Vermont’s largest pitch competition, where $20k of non-dilutive capital will be awarded to the winners.
LaunchVT Alumni
Check out our alumni companies. Since inception, LaunchVT has accelerated more than 100 start-ups.
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Our Partners
Our mission is to empower Vermonters to solve problems and create economic opportunity in their communities. The generous support from our partners who share our mission allows us to have the impact we work to create. A huge thank you to these amazing organizations who make it possible for startups to grow in Vermont!
If you would like to have a conversation about partnering with LaunchVT, please email us!
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