Austria has emerged as a dynamic hub for startups and innovation, thanks to a thriving ecosystem of venture capital firms fueling growth across various sectors. From early-stage funding to scaling established businesses, these top investors play a crucial role in shaping the future of Austria’s entrepreneurial landscape.

3TS Capital Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Pekka Mäki

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 400-500

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Orange, Piano, Jentis

3VC

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Peter Lasinger, Roman Scharf

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: SimpleClub, Creatopy, Piscart

APEX Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Andreas Riegler, Christoph Kanneberger, Stefan Haubner

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: ContexFlow, Lendflo, ImageBiopsyLab

aws Gründungsfonds

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Patrik Cesky, Nina Dohrau, Markus Jandrinitsch

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💲 AUM: €68 Million

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Arkeon, Piano, Adverity

Calm/Storm Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Lucanus Polagnoli, Stephanie Urbanski

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Foundation Health, Fertifa, Oska

CNB Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Philipp Thurn und Taxis

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Swets, PatchBox, NeuralConcept

eQventure

• 🏦 HQ: Graz, Styria, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Herbert Gartner

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Cashy, Finmatics, AppRadar

Elevator Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Maximilian Schausberger, Thomas Muchar

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💵 Ticket Size: €1 Million - €3 Million

• 🎯Target Stages: Series A & B

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Tarfin, kompany, Bob W

Gamma Capital Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Burkhard Feurstein

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: 42matters, Organica Water, CNSystems

Pioneers Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Bernhard Lehner, Michael Eisler

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Andritz, Verbund, Öamtc

Push Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Laurenz Simbruner, Lukas Püspök

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Fermify, 9amHealth, Enspired

SpeedInvest

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Oliver Holle, Michael Sieghart

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 400-500

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Moove, Wefox, GoStudent

TECNET Equity

• 🏦 HQ: Pölten, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Dr. Doris Agneter

• 🔢 Number of Investments:

• 💲 AUM: €50 Million

• 💰️ Number of Exits:

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Circly, Orderlion, Ribbon Biolabs

Uniqa Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Vienna, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Georg Ioannidis, Andreas Nemeth

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Ready2Order, Bellie, GoUrban

xista Science Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Klosterneuburg, Austria

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Markus Wanko

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: ContextFlow, Neurolentech, Valanx

Austria’s top venture capital firms are pivotal in fostering innovation and supporting the country’s vibrant startup ecosystem By providing essential funding and strategic guidance, these investors are helping to propel Austrian startups to new heights, ensuring continued growth and global competitiveness.