APEX Ventures

APEX Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and based in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in start-ups that are centered around unique and defensible technologies. APEX Ventures focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including digital media, business intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, deep technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum technologies, mobility, space innovation, and medical technology. The firm aims to provide support and resources to help develop its portfolio companies within their respective fields, facilitating growth and innovation in these cutting-edge areas. APEX Ventures targets start-ups operating in both the United States and Europe.

Elena Dikova

Senior Associate

Patrick Funke

Venture Partner

Tim Hos

Investment Associate

Christoph Kanneberger

Founder and Managing Partner

Wolfgang Neubert

Venture Partner

Andreas Riegler

General Partner

Diana Röttger

Principal

Felix Stepski

Managing Director, APEX Bridge

Past deals in Laser

TriLite Technologies

Series A in 2024
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These advanced devices are designed for use in augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays, as well as in head-up displays and various projection applications, including Pico and smart home technologies. TriLite employs innovative machine learning algorithms and proprietary multi-parameter software to enhance the performance of its laser beam scanning solutions, achieving remarkable advancements in size, weight, and image quality. The company's software-first architecture underpins its cutting-edge technology, positioning TriLite as a leader in the field of compact projection displays.

Planqc

Venture Round in 2023
planqc's quantum computers store information in individual atoms – nature's best qubits. Quantum information is processed by arranging these qubits in highly scalable arrays and manipulating them with precisely controlled laser pulses. planqc’s unique combination of quantum technologies is the fastest way to scale to thousands of qubits, a prerequisite for industry-relevant quantum advantage.

Refined Laser Systems

Seed Round in 2023
Refined Laser Systems is a dynamic biophotonics company.It specialises in creating innovative laser systems for SRS-microscopy and quantum technology.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These advanced devices are designed for use in augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays, as well as in head-up displays and various projection applications, including Pico and smart home technologies. TriLite employs innovative machine learning algorithms and proprietary multi-parameter software to enhance the performance of its laser beam scanning solutions, achieving remarkable advancements in size, weight, and image quality. The company's software-first architecture underpins its cutting-edge technology, positioning TriLite as a leader in the field of compact projection displays.

VitreaLab

Seed Round in 2021
VitreaLab GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting solutions. The company utilizes glass-based waveguides and laser-powered photonic integrated circuits to create a groundbreaking quantum light chip that enhances display technology. This innovation replaces traditional backlight units with dedicated light sources for each sub-pixel, significantly improving energy efficiency, brightness, contrast ratio, and color rendering. VitreaLab's technology is designed to deliver high-quality illumination for 3D, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications, offering unparalleled brightness and color quality while consuming less energy than competing solutions.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These advanced devices are designed for use in augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays, as well as in head-up displays and various projection applications, including Pico and smart home technologies. TriLite employs innovative machine learning algorithms and proprietary multi-parameter software to enhance the performance of its laser beam scanning solutions, achieving remarkable advancements in size, weight, and image quality. The company's software-first architecture underpins its cutting-edge technology, positioning TriLite as a leader in the field of compact projection displays.

VitreaLab

Pre Seed Round in 2019
VitreaLab GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlighting solutions. The company utilizes glass-based waveguides and laser-powered photonic integrated circuits to create a groundbreaking quantum light chip that enhances display technology. This innovation replaces traditional backlight units with dedicated light sources for each sub-pixel, significantly improving energy efficiency, brightness, contrast ratio, and color rendering. VitreaLab's technology is designed to deliver high-quality illumination for 3D, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications, offering unparalleled brightness and color quality while consuming less energy than competing solutions.
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