Tecnet Equity

Tecnet Equity is an Austrian venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage investments in technology companies, including ICT, life sciences, industrial technologies, material sciences and environmental technologies. It supports portfolio companies beyond capital with active guidance, leveraging an international network to help growth and scale. The firm also collaborates with research centers and universities to analyze, develop, and market research results and to aid patent protection, enabling inventions to be translated into new products and commercial opportunities. Founded in 2002 and based in Saint Polten, Austria, Tecnet Equity targets early-stage B2B technologies, life sciences start-ups, and spin-offs.

Peter Buchinger

Investment Associate

Rene Danzinger

Investment Manager

Thomas Ecker

Senior Investment Manager

Christian Laurer

Senior Investment Manager

Juergen Milde-Ennoeckl

Investment Manager

Past deals in Austria

Orderlion

Funding Round in 2023
Orderlion is a digital procurement platform that connects restaurants, hotels, cafes, and other catering operators with food and non-food suppliers. It serves as an e-commerce operating system that helps wholesalers digitize procurement processes, enabling operators to place orders for groceries, kitchen and sanitary supplies from their regular suppliers in one place, with smart inventory features. Based in Vienna, Austria, Orderlion supports beverage, fruit and vegetable wholesalers and other suppliers of fresh goods, aiming to streamline ordering across the supply chain by centralizing communications and transactions between operators and their suppliers.

Sarcura

Seed Round in 2022
Sarcura is an Austrian deep-tech company developing an instrument platform for industrial manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. The platform blends silicon chip technology with microfluidic processing to enable real-time process control and manipulation at the cellular level, supporting autonomous, modular, and automated production. It combines semiconductor-based microfluidics, intelligent batch processing, and a scalable system architecture to reduce costs, boost production capacity, and tailor processes for diverse cell types. Founded in 2019 and based in Hinterstoder, Sarcura aims to enable scalable, patient-specific therapies, including cancer treatments, by delivering a compact, autonomous manufacturing system.

Orderlion

Seed Round in 2022
Orderlion is a digital procurement platform that connects restaurants, hotels, cafes, and other catering operators with food and non-food suppliers. It serves as an e-commerce operating system that helps wholesalers digitize procurement processes, enabling operators to place orders for groceries, kitchen and sanitary supplies from their regular suppliers in one place, with smart inventory features. Based in Vienna, Austria, Orderlion supports beverage, fruit and vegetable wholesalers and other suppliers of fresh goods, aiming to streamline ordering across the supply chain by centralizing communications and transactions between operators and their suppliers.

Corplife

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2015, Corplife is an Austrian company specializing in HR tech software. It offers tools for employee benefits, expenses, and travel expense accounting to improve employee retention and engagement.

Ribbon Biolabs

Series A in 2022
Founded in Vienna, Austria in 2018, Ribbon Biolabs specializes in the synthesis and exploration of long DNA molecules. The company sets new standards in molecular biology by developing innovative methods for DNA synthesis, enabling breakthroughs in synthetic biology.

Corplife

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, Corplife is an Austrian company specializing in HR tech software. It offers tools for employee benefits, expenses, and travel expense accounting to improve employee retention and engagement.

Orderlion

Seed Round in 2019
Orderlion is a digital procurement platform that connects restaurants, hotels, cafes, and other catering operators with food and non-food suppliers. It serves as an e-commerce operating system that helps wholesalers digitize procurement processes, enabling operators to place orders for groceries, kitchen and sanitary supplies from their regular suppliers in one place, with smart inventory features. Based in Vienna, Austria, Orderlion supports beverage, fruit and vegetable wholesalers and other suppliers of fresh goods, aiming to streamline ordering across the supply chain by centralizing communications and transactions between operators and their suppliers.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2019
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

Ribbon Biolabs

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Vienna, Austria in 2018, Ribbon Biolabs specializes in the synthesis and exploration of long DNA molecules. The company sets new standards in molecular biology by developing innovative methods for DNA synthesis, enabling breakthroughs in synthetic biology.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2018
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

Sheepblue

Seed Round in 2018
Sheepblue is a software company located in Vienna, Austria, that specializes in developing an automatic duty scheduling platform. This platform is designed to automate the generation of employee rosters, optimizing the scheduling process by considering individual preferences. By enhancing coordination among staff members, Sheepblue's solution helps clients save time and improve overall operational efficiency.

Crystalline Mirror Solutions

Series A in 2018
Crystalline Mirror Solutions is a manufacturer of low-noise reflective optics located in Vienna, Austria. Established as a spin-off from fundamental physics research at the University of Vienna by Dr. Garrett Cole and Dr. Markus Aspelmeyer in 2012, the company transitioned to a GmbH in 2013 and later founded a subsidiary in Santa Barbara, California. The company's reflective optics are produced using a proprietary substrate-transfer coating technology that employs multi-layer fabricated mono-crystalline materials. These optics are primarily used in applications requiring high precision, such as ultraprecise optical clocks, precision interferometry, spectroscopy in high-power lasers, and laser machining systems. Crystalline Mirror Solutions holds international patents for its manufacturing processes and final applications, which are exclusively owned by the company.

Farmdok

Seed Round in 2018
Farmdok, founded in 2015 and based in Wieselburg, Austria, develops agricultural software that enables farmers to digitally record field activities and manage farm operations. The platform provides field mapping, automated activity tracking using GPS, crop rotation planning, nutrient management tools, and satellite-based vegetation monitoring, along with compliance verification for agricultural regulations. Accessible via mobile apps and web, it supports digital recordkeeping, data-driven decision making, and operational efficiency by reducing recording costs and simplifying legal documentation. The integrated farm management platform serves producers seeking precision agriculture and streamlined documentation.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2018
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

indoo.rs

Seed Round in 2018
indoo.rs GmbH is a technology research and development company based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializing in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. Established in 2010, the company develops a mobile SDK that facilitates real-time indoor positioning and navigation, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, and iBeacon technology alongside dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy within 2 meters. indoo.rs provides a comprehensive indoor navigation framework, including tools for developers to create applications that locate users in various indoor environments such as airports and shopping malls. Its offerings include a white-label map application, measurement tools for buildings, and routing services, along with support and training for developers. The technology enables organizations to enhance customer experiences through indoor analytics, navigation solutions, and location-based services, making it a valuable resource for app developers, agencies, and businesses seeking to optimize their indoor navigation capabilities.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2017
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

FOEX

Venture Round in 2017
FOEX GmbH is a software development company based in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating a comprehensive set of plugins and add-ons for Oracle Application Express (APEX), designed to streamline the development of enterprise-level web applications. FOEX's Plugin Framework simplifies the creation, deployment, and management of data-heavy applications, allowing developers with basic PL/SQL and APEX skills to rapidly transform ideas into functional business solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banking institutions and governmental organizations, across various countries such as Austria, Australia, Germany, and the United States. Additionally, FOEX develops tools like the FOEX Developer Addon, a browser extension that enhances the APEX builder IDE, further facilitating the development process. Through its innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, FOEX supports organizations in building and maintaining custom applications efficiently.

Sipwise

Venture Round in 2017
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology company specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). Based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, it offers a range of software solutions, including sip:providerCE for individuals and sip:providerPRO for service providers, enabling the initiation of SIP-based VoIP services. The company provides comprehensive professional consultancy, support services, and training programs focused on the administration and troubleshooting of its NGCP. Additionally, Sipwise offers system assessment, project planning, deployment services, and integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and interoperability within telecom environments. Its expertise extends to customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of its clients while reducing operational costs. Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.

Farmdok

Seed Round in 2017
Farmdok, founded in 2015 and based in Wieselburg, Austria, develops agricultural software that enables farmers to digitally record field activities and manage farm operations. The platform provides field mapping, automated activity tracking using GPS, crop rotation planning, nutrient management tools, and satellite-based vegetation monitoring, along with compliance verification for agricultural regulations. Accessible via mobile apps and web, it supports digital recordkeeping, data-driven decision making, and operational efficiency by reducing recording costs and simplifying legal documentation. The integrated farm management platform serves producers seeking precision agriculture and streamlined documentation.

FOEX

Venture Round in 2016
FOEX GmbH is a software development company based in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating a comprehensive set of plugins and add-ons for Oracle Application Express (APEX), designed to streamline the development of enterprise-level web applications. FOEX's Plugin Framework simplifies the creation, deployment, and management of data-heavy applications, allowing developers with basic PL/SQL and APEX skills to rapidly transform ideas into functional business solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banking institutions and governmental organizations, across various countries such as Austria, Australia, Germany, and the United States. Additionally, FOEX develops tools like the FOEX Developer Addon, a browser extension that enhances the APEX builder IDE, further facilitating the development process. Through its innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, FOEX supports organizations in building and maintaining custom applications efficiently.

Crystalline Mirror Solutions

Venture Round in 2016
Crystalline Mirror Solutions is a manufacturer of low-noise reflective optics located in Vienna, Austria. Established as a spin-off from fundamental physics research at the University of Vienna by Dr. Garrett Cole and Dr. Markus Aspelmeyer in 2012, the company transitioned to a GmbH in 2013 and later founded a subsidiary in Santa Barbara, California. The company's reflective optics are produced using a proprietary substrate-transfer coating technology that employs multi-layer fabricated mono-crystalline materials. These optics are primarily used in applications requiring high precision, such as ultraprecise optical clocks, precision interferometry, spectroscopy in high-power lasers, and laser machining systems. Crystalline Mirror Solutions holds international patents for its manufacturing processes and final applications, which are exclusively owned by the company.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2016
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

Sipwise

Venture Round in 2016
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology company specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). Based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, it offers a range of software solutions, including sip:providerCE for individuals and sip:providerPRO for service providers, enabling the initiation of SIP-based VoIP services. The company provides comprehensive professional consultancy, support services, and training programs focused on the administration and troubleshooting of its NGCP. Additionally, Sipwise offers system assessment, project planning, deployment services, and integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and interoperability within telecom environments. Its expertise extends to customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of its clients while reducing operational costs. Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.

indoo.rs

Venture Round in 2016
indoo.rs GmbH is a technology research and development company based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializing in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. Established in 2010, the company develops a mobile SDK that facilitates real-time indoor positioning and navigation, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, and iBeacon technology alongside dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy within 2 meters. indoo.rs provides a comprehensive indoor navigation framework, including tools for developers to create applications that locate users in various indoor environments such as airports and shopping malls. Its offerings include a white-label map application, measurement tools for buildings, and routing services, along with support and training for developers. The technology enables organizations to enhance customer experiences through indoor analytics, navigation solutions, and location-based services, making it a valuable resource for app developers, agencies, and businesses seeking to optimize their indoor navigation capabilities.

indoo.rs

Venture Round in 2015
indoo.rs GmbH is a technology research and development company based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializing in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. Established in 2010, the company develops a mobile SDK that facilitates real-time indoor positioning and navigation, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, and iBeacon technology alongside dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy within 2 meters. indoo.rs provides a comprehensive indoor navigation framework, including tools for developers to create applications that locate users in various indoor environments such as airports and shopping malls. Its offerings include a white-label map application, measurement tools for buildings, and routing services, along with support and training for developers. The technology enables organizations to enhance customer experiences through indoor analytics, navigation solutions, and location-based services, making it a valuable resource for app developers, agencies, and businesses seeking to optimize their indoor navigation capabilities.

FOEX

Seed Round in 2015
FOEX GmbH is a software development company based in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating a comprehensive set of plugins and add-ons for Oracle Application Express (APEX), designed to streamline the development of enterprise-level web applications. FOEX's Plugin Framework simplifies the creation, deployment, and management of data-heavy applications, allowing developers with basic PL/SQL and APEX skills to rapidly transform ideas into functional business solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including banking institutions and governmental organizations, across various countries such as Austria, Australia, Germany, and the United States. Additionally, FOEX develops tools like the FOEX Developer Addon, a browser extension that enhances the APEX builder IDE, further facilitating the development process. Through its innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, FOEX supports organizations in building and maintaining custom applications efficiently.

nxtControl

Series B in 2014
nxtControl GmbH specializes in the development of automation software and hardware, focusing on improving the control and visualization of industrial processes. The company utilizes the IEC 61499 standard to engineer distributed systems and offers a suite of products, including nxtControl Studio for integrated engineering of control and human-machine interfaces (HMI), nxtHMI runtime for visualization, and a library of pre-built objects and applications. Additionally, nxtControl provides a range of services, such as education and training, consulting for building and process automation, project support, and customized development. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including building automation for production facilities, offices, retail stores, and schools, as well as industrial processes in food and beverage, automotive, and logistics. Founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Austria, nxtControl operates as a subsidiary of Schneider Electric S.E.

Sipwise

Series A in 2014
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology company specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). Based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, it offers a range of software solutions, including sip:providerCE for individuals and sip:providerPRO for service providers, enabling the initiation of SIP-based VoIP services. The company provides comprehensive professional consultancy, support services, and training programs focused on the administration and troubleshooting of its NGCP. Additionally, Sipwise offers system assessment, project planning, deployment services, and integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and interoperability within telecom environments. Its expertise extends to customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of its clients while reducing operational costs. Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.

indoo.rs

Seed Round in 2013
indoo.rs GmbH is a technology research and development company based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, specializing in indoor mapping, localization, and routing technology. Established in 2010, the company develops a mobile SDK that facilitates real-time indoor positioning and navigation, utilizing a combination of Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, and iBeacon technology alongside dead-reckoning algorithms to achieve accuracy within 2 meters. indoo.rs provides a comprehensive indoor navigation framework, including tools for developers to create applications that locate users in various indoor environments such as airports and shopping malls. Its offerings include a white-label map application, measurement tools for buildings, and routing services, along with support and training for developers. The technology enables organizations to enhance customer experiences through indoor analytics, navigation solutions, and location-based services, making it a valuable resource for app developers, agencies, and businesses seeking to optimize their indoor navigation capabilities.

Sipwise

Series A in 2012
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology company specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). Based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, it offers a range of software solutions, including sip:providerCE for individuals and sip:providerPRO for service providers, enabling the initiation of SIP-based VoIP services. The company provides comprehensive professional consultancy, support services, and training programs focused on the administration and troubleshooting of its NGCP. Additionally, Sipwise offers system assessment, project planning, deployment services, and integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and interoperability within telecom environments. Its expertise extends to customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of its clients while reducing operational costs. Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.

Sipwise

Seed Round in 2011
Sipwise GmbH is an Austrian technology company specializing in the design, development, and integration of carrier-grade next-generation communication platforms (NGCP). Based in Brunn am Gebirge, Austria, it offers a range of software solutions, including sip:providerCE for individuals and sip:providerPRO for service providers, enabling the initiation of SIP-based VoIP services. The company provides comprehensive professional consultancy, support services, and training programs focused on the administration and troubleshooting of its NGCP. Additionally, Sipwise offers system assessment, project planning, deployment services, and integration testing to ensure seamless functionality and interoperability within telecom environments. Its expertise extends to customer migration services and thorough documentation reviews, all aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of its clients while reducing operational costs. Sipwise operates as a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise S.A.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2010
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

nxtControl

Series A in 2009
nxtControl GmbH specializes in the development of automation software and hardware, focusing on improving the control and visualization of industrial processes. The company utilizes the IEC 61499 standard to engineer distributed systems and offers a suite of products, including nxtControl Studio for integrated engineering of control and human-machine interfaces (HMI), nxtHMI runtime for visualization, and a library of pre-built objects and applications. Additionally, nxtControl provides a range of services, such as education and training, consulting for building and process automation, project support, and customized development. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including building automation for production facilities, offices, retail stores, and schools, as well as industrial processes in food and beverage, automotive, and logistics. Founded in 2007 and based in Baden, Austria, nxtControl operates as a subsidiary of Schneider Electric S.E.

KINAMU Business Solutions

Series A in 2007
KINAMU Business Solutions AG, founded in early 2007 as a spin-off from SAP, is based in Schwechat, Austria. The company specializes in providing enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management software solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. With a team of founders possessing 10 to 20 years of experience in the international IT sector, KINAMU focuses on delivering comprehensive services that include software, server hardware, and ongoing maintenance and implementation support. The name "KINAMU," derived from Kiswahili, emphasizes the company's commitment to agility and flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of its clients.
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