1. Speedinvest
Investments: 468
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Speedinvest is one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors, managing over €1 billion in assets with a team of 40 investors across Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, Vienna, and San Francisco. They offer extensive support beyond funding, with dedicated teams specializing in Deep Tech, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Network Effects, Digital Health, and Subscriptions. Speedinvest provides operational assistance in growth marketing, HR, US business development, and networking.
2. aws Gründungsfonds
Investments: 73
Location: Vienna, Wien
aws Gründerfonds is Austria's €140 million venture capital fund, investing in high-growth Austrian startups at later seed and pre-series-A stages. They aim to support innovative enterprises with the potential for significant growth and market impact.
3. Calm/Storm Ventures
Investments: 68
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Calm/Storm Ventures is a founder network and boutique VC firm investing in health and wellbeing solutions. They support founders who aim to improve lives, offering unique access to successful entrepreneurs and promoting lifelong learning and personal growth.
4. Tecnet equity
Investments: 57
Location: Sankt Polten, Niederosterreich
Tecnet equity is an Austrian VC fund investing in new tech enterprises and innovative business ideas. They provide extensive support beyond financial investment, leveraging international networks and expertise in ICT, life sciences, industrial technologies, material sciences, and environmental technologies to help startups achieve high and sustainable growth.
5. Accession Capital Partners
Investments: 53
Location: Vienna, Wien
Since 2000, Mezzanine Management (Accession Capital Partners) has established itself as a market leader in mezzanine finance advisory in Central and Eastern Europe. They offer unique deal-sourcing advantages and quality relationships within the financial communities, providing growth capital and strategic support to regional businesses.
6. eQventure
Investments: 50
Location: Graz, Steiermark
Founded in 2014, eQventure is a leading Austrian VC firm with a global presence. They provide growth capital and operational support to high-tech startups, leveraging a network of successful entrepreneurs who invest their own money and expertise to accelerate growth.
7. APEX Ventures
Investments: 48
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
APEX Ventures is an early-stage VC fund investing in startups with unique, protectable technologies. They focus on digital media, business intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and the future of work, providing extensive support and resources to help startups succeed.
8. The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Investments: 48
Location: Vienna, Wien
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding agency for industrial research and development in Austria. Founded in 2004, FFG offers a diversified portfolio of programs to facilitate quick and easy access to research funding for Austrian businesses and research facilities, promoting innovation and technological advancement.
9. UNIQA Ventures
Investments: 36
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
UNIQA Ventures is the VC arm of UNIQA Insurance Group AG, investing in innovative business models in health, mobility, intelligent home, and fintech/insurtech. They support startups with strong teams and clear visions, providing funding and strategic guidance to shape the future of key industries.
10. PUSH VC
Investments: 30
Location: Vienna, Wien
PUSH VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vienna. They focus on providing seed funding and strategic support to innovative startups with high growth potential, helping them navigate early challenges and achieve market success.
11. CNB Capital
Investments: 27
Location: Vienna, Wien
CNB Capital is a deep-tech focused VC investor in Vienna, investing in seed and series-A stage European companies with a B2B focus. Their evergreen structure allows for long-term commitment, providing founders with support in sales, marketing, and strategic development.
12. 3VC
Investments: 25
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
3VC is a European venture capital group investing in carefully selected European tech startups with global ambition. Focusing on Series A, they offer tireless support and access to an international co-investment network, backing companies like Assaia, Kaia Health, Lokalise, Picsart, Storyblok, and Tatum.
13. Xista Science Ventures
Investments: 25
Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich
xista science ventures invests in deep tech startups and academic spin-offs with strong scientific, engineering, and technological foundations. They lead investments in pre-seed and seed stages, offering tailored support for science and tech-based startups through their diverse team’s expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal, IP, and strategic consulting.
14. Round2 Capital Partners
Investments: 25
Location: Vienna, Wien
Round2 Capital Partners is a growth capital investment firm that provides non-dilutive revenue-based loans to SMEs, focusing on SaaS and innovative hardware/software combinations. Founded in 2017, they operate with local hubs in Berlin and Stockholm, supporting businesses in their expansion and growth.
15. DuckDAO
Investments: 19
Location: Vienna, Wien
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
DuckDAO is a community-backed incubator powered by engaged investors in the digital asset ecosystem. They provide early-stage funding and support to startups in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, fostering innovation and growth within the digital economy.
