Investors in Austria

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INVEST AG

Invest AG is the private equity and venture capital arm of Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich Aktiengesellschaft, specializing in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Linz, Austria, the firm manages a portfolio of approximately 180 million euros, focusing on expansion and growth financing, management buyouts, and other financial strategies, while avoiding investments in tourism and restructuring. It generally invests between 1.5 million and 15 million euros, seeking a stake of no more than 49 percent in the companies it supports. The firm operates primarily in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a particular emphasis on the Upper Austrian region for young entrepreneurs. Invest AG has invested in over 140 companies across various sectors and aims to exit its investments through methods such as IPOs and trade sales. The firm prides itself on providing long-term stability and expertise to its partners, assisting them in operational, commercial, and strategic matters.

Speedinvest

Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, and San Francisco, that focuses on early-stage technology investments across Europe, including Central and Eastern Europe. The firm backs seed to early growth rounds in areas including deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, software-as-a-service, and network effects, with a platform philosophy and hands-on support via an in-house Platform+ team that provides growth marketing, human resources, US business development, and networking assistance from day one. Typical investments range from a few hundred thousand euros up to about three million euros, with a preference for minority stakes up to around 20% and for taking co-entrepreneurial operational roles for six months to a year. Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is known for combining capital with hands-on operational support to help portfolio companies scale.
Made 40 investments in Austria

aws Gründungsfonds

aws Gründerfonds is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, established in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in high-growth Austrian start-ups, focusing primarily on those in their later seed and (pre-)series-A stages. With a fund size of 140 million euros, aws Gründerfonds targets a diverse range of sectors, including business products and services, consumer products and services, healthcare, information technology, energy, financial services, manufacturing, and technology-based industries such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Its objective is to support the development of innovative companies that demonstrate significant growth potential within the Austrian market.
Made 33 investments in Austria

Situlus Holding

Founded in 2012, Situlus Holding is a venture capital firm headquartered in Graz, Austria. It specializes in investing in start-ups and medium-sized technology firms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

eQventure

Founded in 2014, eQventure is a leading venture capital firm headquartered in Graz, Austria. It invests globally in deep tech, industrial tech, network effects, digital health, and consumer tech companies, providing growth capital alongside operational support and access to a strong global network.
Made 18 investments in Austria

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.
Made 28 investments in Austria

xista science ventures

Founded in 2017 and located in Klosterneuburg, Austria, xista science ventures specializes in supporting deep tech startups and academic spin-offs that are rooted in scientific, engineering, and technological innovation. The firm invests primarily as a lead investor in the pre-seed and seed stages, with the capability to participate in later funding rounds. xista science ventures is adept at understanding the unique needs of startups in the science and technology sectors, providing tailored support to entrepreneurs. Its diverse team brings a wealth of expertise in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal matters, intellectual property, and strategic consulting, ensuring comprehensive assistance for startups from their inception.
Made 10 investments in Austria

PUSH VC

PUSH Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including analytics, circularity, crypto, deeptech, EdTech, energy, entertainment, fintech, food systems, health, human resources, and travel. Additionally, PUSH Ventures places a particular emphasis on climate tech and healthcare within its investment strategy. By targeting innovative companies in these fields, PUSH Ventures aims to support growth and development in areas that are crucial for future sustainability and technological advancement.
Made 9 investments in Austria

ARAX Capital Partners

ARAX Capital Partners is a Vienna-based venture capital firm established in 2007 with an exclusive focus on Austrian ventures. It concentrates on early-stage investments in technology, biotechnology, and real estate, targeting young, innovative companies with patentable technology that have already secured pre-seed funding to qualify for investment.
Made 22 investments in Austria

Peak Pride

Founded in 2018, Peak Pride is a Vienna-based venture capital firm focusing on investments in proptech, digital health, and sustainability across Europe.
Made 3 investments in Austria

3VC

3VC is a venture capital group based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2017. The firm specializes in investing in a select group of European technology startups that demonstrate global potential, primarily focusing on Series A rounds. 3VC's investment strategy encompasses various sectors, including artificial intelligence, development tools, deep-tech, security, augmented and virtual reality, data analytics, digital health, and mobile applications. The firm is committed to supporting its portfolio companies by providing extensive resources and access to a global network of co-investment partners. Notable companies in its portfolio include Assaia, Kaia Health, Lokalise, Picsart, Storyblok, and Tatum.
Made 4 investments in Austria

seed + speed Ventures

Seed + Speed Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2016, specializing in seed investments primarily in the software sector, with a focus on B2B startups. The firm targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies located in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. As a member of the Maschmeyer Group, Seed + Speed Ventures operates offices in Hanover, Munich, Berlin, and San Francisco. In addition to equity investments, the firm offers startups complimentary sales support, enhancing their potential for growth and success in competitive markets.
Made 4 investments in Austria

ZAKA VC

ZAKA VC is a Prague-based family office and venture investor that backs pre-seed and seed startups across Europe. The firm concentrates on early-stage, software-driven opportunities, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom, the DACH region, the Baltic states, and Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2019, ZAKA VC operates with scouts in Berlin, the United Kingdom, the Baltics, the Balkans, and the Turkish region, enabling local deal sourcing. It pursues opportunities across sectors such as consumer, retail, utilities, financial services, ad tech, e-commerce, marketing tech, real estate, and broader technology ventures.
Made 3 investments in Austria

CNB Capital

CNB Capital is a Vienna-based venture capital firm focused on deep-tech and technology-enabled B2B startups across Europe. It invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, targeting European companies with first customer traction and strong product-market fit. The firm uses an evergreen structure to provide long-term commitment and durable partnerships without typical exit pressure. CNB Capital supports founders, particularly in sales and marketing, helping them scale. The firm was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Made 3 investments in Austria

HV Capital

HV Capital is a Munich-based venture capital firm supporting founders in developing internet companies. Established in 2000, it has invested in over 200 companies including Zalando and Delivery Hero, with fund sizes ranging from €500,000 to €50 million.
Made 26 investments in Austria

MIG Capital

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2004, MIG Capital is a leading venture capital firm focusing on European Deep Tech and Life Sciences investments from seed to late-stage. With over €1.2 billion committed by private investors across Germany and Austria, the firm manages 17 public venture capital funds regulated by BaFin.
Made 7 investments in Austria

Mpoweru

Mpoweru is a venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It invests in early-stage companies focusing on artificial intelligence, technology, machine learning, cloud computing & infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-commerce, digital marketplaces, and the Internet of Things within the DACH region.
Made 2 investments in Austria

Round2 Capital

Founded in 2017, Round2 Capital is a Vienna-based investment firm focusing on growth capital for European B2B software companies. It specializes in non-dilutive revenue-based loans and has local hubs in Berlin and Stockholm.
Made 2 investments in Austria

APEX Ventures

APEX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. It invests in startups based in the United States and Europe that develop deep technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous systems and robotics, quantum technologies and photonics, mobility and space innovations, medical technology, cybersecurity, fintech, digital media, and business intelligence. The firm provides strategic support and resources to help its portfolio companies advance their technologies and scale their businesses.
Made 8 investments in Austria

Verbund X Ventures

Founded in 2022, Verbund X Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies operating within the renewable energy sector across Europe.
Made 1 investment in Austria

BaseTech Ventures

BaseTech Ventures AG, established in 2012 and located in Cham, Switzerland, specializes in supporting early-stage companies in the German-speaking regions, particularly Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). As a family office, BaseTech Ventures focuses on investments in the technology sector, aiming to enhance the potential of businesses through strategic guidance and support. The firm is dedicated to helping these companies transform into distinguished organizations of the future by leveraging collective expertise and effort.
Made 5 investments in Austria

KaPa Ventures

KaPa Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria. It funds information technology companies across early-stage, later-stage and growth capital, focusing on IT businesses with potential for international expansion. The firm pursues opportunities in Austria, Germany, Singapore, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Canada.
Made 2 investments in Austria

Target Partners

Founded in 1999 and based in Munich, Germany, Target Partners is a leading venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. With over €300 million under management, the firm supports entrepreneurs with its extensive industry network and collective experience as successful managers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Target Partners focuses on software, communications, hardware, electronics, and emerging technologies sectors.
Made 2 investments in Austria

Omnes Capital S.A.S.

Omnes Capital S.A.S. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Within direct investments, the firm specializes in seed, startup, series A rounds, series B rounds, early venture, development stage, mid venture, late venture, emerging growth, growth capital, expansion, replacement capital, middle market, successions, small and mid-cap buyout, owner and leveraged buyout, mezzanine, PPP infrastructure, special situations, industry consolidation, mature, turnaround, and investing in small and medium enterprises. It is involved in all forms of business buy-ins/buyouts, on the occasion of inheritances, and in the form of spin-offs or delisting. Within fund of fund investments it invests in venture capital funds and secondary fund of funds. The firm prefers to invest in all the sectors including the information technology, life sciences, agri-food, telecommunications, and renewable energy sectors. It also invests in energy equipment and services; materials; construction and engineering; electrical equipment; commercial services and supplies; transportation infrastructure; hotels, restaurants, and leisure; agricultural products; cosmetics; real estate; online services; infrastructure services; electronic equipment and instruments; electronic manufacturing services; and water purification. Within information technology, the firm invests in electronics, materials, components, systems, laboratory and manufacturing equipment, design and test software, mobile, fiber optics, networks and operators, software applications, SaaS, cloud, hardware, development, administration and infrastructure, web-based technology services, media, and new information and communication technology (NICT). In life sciences, the firm invests in drug development, diagnostics, biotechnology, medtech, and medical devices. Under renewable energy, the firm invests in electricity and heat production, onshore wind, solar, hydro, heating networks in Europe with a focus on France, Germany, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Italy. It invests in companies based in Central America and Mexico; Caribbean; North America region with a focus on United States. The firm also invests in Turkey, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. The firm makes direct private equity investment in non-listed companies. Within mid-cap buyout and growth capital, the firm seeks to invest ticket size between €8 million ($8.80 million) and €25 million ($27.52 million) in companies with enterprise value between €25 million ($27.52 million) and €180 million ($198.12 million). Within small-cap buyout and growth capital, it invests in French small and medium enterprises with ticket size between €1 million ($1.10 million) and €8 million ($8.80 million) and enterprise value between €8 million ($8.80 million) and €25 million ($27.52 million). Within mezzanine buyout and growth capital, it makes investments in the form of bonds with share warrants (OBSA in French) in high-potential unlisted SMEs with a value of less than €300 million ($329.46 million). It seeks to invest between €1 million ($1.10 million) and €50 million ($55.03 million) in companies having revenues from $6.55 million to $322.7 million and enterprise value between $5.5 million and $1306.83 million. The firm also makes co-investments. When the firm co-invests, it seeks for a target enterprise value between €500 million ($550 million) and €1 billion ($1.10 billion) and investment capacity of €15 million ($16.51 million) per deal. The firm seeks to take minority stakes in its portfolio companies. It prefers to have a board seat on its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to invest for a period between two years and six years. It was formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity. Omnes Capital S.A.S. was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France with additional offices in Bruxelles, Belgium and Zurich, Switzerland.

ELEVATOR VENTURES BETEILIGUNGS GmbH

ELEVATOR VENTURES BETEILIGUNGS GmbH is corporate venture capital arm of Raiffeisen Bank International specializing in direct and fund of funds investments. Within direct investments, it seeks to make venture capital investments in growth, mid venture and later-stage fintech companies and co-investments. Within fund of funds, the firm invests in venture capital funds. The firm invests in banking related REGTECH companies as well. It focuses on Central and Eastern Europe. ELEVATOR VENTURES BETEILIGUNGS GmbH was founded on May 17, 2018 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development finances projects and provides advisory services to the public and private sectors. It supports new ventures and expansion in existing companies through project financing, loans, and equity or quasi-equity investments, including equity funds and guarantees, and it partners with private entities to invest across sectors such as banking, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, and services. The bank also helps publicly owned entities privatize and restructure municipal services and engages in policy reform dialogue and advisory services, along with trade finance and loan syndication. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, it operates across regions including Southeastern and Central Europe, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, aiming to foster market-oriented change and private sector development by mobilizing capital for sustainable investments. It has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects.
Made 6 investments in Austria

Capnamic Ventures Management GmbH

Capnamic Ventures Management GmbH is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, start-ups, series A, early stage, and mid venture stage investments. The firm seeks to invest in multi-company and multi-family office ventures in consumer and consumer oriented businesses including B2B solutions, digital infrastructure, digital transformation, technology and digital media sectors with a focus on adtech & martech, artificial intelligence, analytics, big data, business intelligence, cyber security, e-health, fintech & insurtech, internet of things, market places, mobility, virtual reality, advertising; internet retail, online services, software-as-a-service; mobile and wireless telecommunication services; gaming and computer games; payment and online bill payment services; B2B information technology services; and e-commerce. It invests in Europe with a focus on Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm typically make equity investment between €0.5 million ($0.56 million) and €3 million ($3.40 million). The firm typically invests between €0.5 million ($0.67 million) and €2 million ($2.71 million) in the first round. It invests between €4 million ($5.42 million) and €6 million ($8.11 million) over the entire life cycle of a portfolio company. For more mature companies, this firm may invest higher amounts through co-investments. It prefers minority shareholdings and is open for both lead and co-investments. The firm’s average holding period is between two and six years. Capnamic Ventures Management GmbH was founded in 2013 and is based in Cologne, Germany with an additional office in Berlin, Germany.

FSP Ventures

Founded in Vienna, Austria in 2012, FSP Ventures is an independent venture capital firm focusing on innovative cleantech companies. It invests primarily in Austria and neighboring regions, supporting environmentally-focused technologies to drive sustainable growth.
Made 2 investments in Austria

Invision Private Equity AG

Invision AG is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Zug, Switzerland, with additional offices in Germany. Established in 1997, Invision specializes in seed investments, leveraged buyouts, and growth capital for small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and neighboring countries. The firm focuses on various sectors, including education, information technology, telecommunications, medical technology, and innovative services, investing in companies with revenues between €5 million and €100 million and enterprise values from €20 million to €100 million. Invision typically takes a majority stake in its portfolio companies and seeks to hold investments for three to five years, often taking a board seat to guide growth. Since its inception, Invision has invested in over 60 businesses, enhancing their growth potential and delivering significant returns to investors. The firm also manages affiliate companies specializing in asset management and market research.
Made 3 investments in Austria

seed & speed GmbH

seed & speed GmbH is a venture capital firm specializing in the seed stage and startups. The firm typically invests in B2B software companies. The firm prefers to invest in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The firm seeks to invest between EUR 50,000 ($0.05 million) to EUR 500,000 ($0.58 million). The firm provide follow-on investment up to EUR 1 million ($1.16 million). seed & speed GmbH was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in Munich, Germany; Hanover, Germany; and San Francisco, California.

Cavalry Ventures Management GmbH

Cavalry Ventures Management GmbH is a venture capital firm specializing in start-ups, pre-seed, series-A, seed, SMEs and early stage investments. The firm typically invests in technology sector with special focus on consumer internet, SaaS, market places, big data, database, machine learning & AI, enterprise, software, mobility, Internet of Things, marketplace, mobile, real estate, saas, security, fintech, legal technology, and property technology. It considers Investments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and Europe but it invests globally as well. The firm primarily makes an investment between $0.05 million and €1.5 million ($1.77 million). Cavalry Ventures Management GmbH is based in Berlin, Germany with additional office in Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Technologie Holding

Founded in 2013, Berlin Technologie Holding is a Berlin-based private equity and growth investor focusing on technology and technology-enabled businesses in the German-speaking region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The firm provides equity and debt financing, including venture debt, primarily through its own balance sheet, and targets small- to mid-sized companies with strong growth potential and stable cash flows. It engages across multiple stages—from early to growth and buyout situations—and pursues value creation through strategies such as management buyouts, spin-offs, succession planning, roll-ups, and buy-and-build initiatives. Core sectors include Internet of Things, proptech, mobile, enterprise software as a service, and fintech. Typical investments range in the low single to several million euros, with target revenues in the range of €10 million to €200 million, and the firm backs businesses operating in Germany and neighboring DACH markets.

Venionaire Capital

Venionaire Capital is a Vienna-based corporate finance and venture capital advisory firm. It offers services in venture capital, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology valuation, succession planning, debt management and restructuring, transaction services and mentoring. The firm maintains a regional network across Austria, Switzerland and Germany to serve clients in media, software, healthcare, life sciences, digital health and mobile sectors. Founded in 2012, Venionaire Capital guides clients through financing rounds, strategic transactions and value creation, combining capital market insight with advisory expertise to support growth and corporate development.
Made 1 investment in Austria

Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. The firm focuses on growth-stage software, internet, and data services, with emphasis on fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, DevOps, and healthcare. Based in New York City with offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, Insight Partners has backed more than 750 companies worldwide and has more than 55 portfolio companies that have achieved an IPO. As of 2022, the firm reports over $75 billion in assets under management. It seeks to fund and work closely with visionary executives, providing practical, hands-on software expertise to support growth from initial investment through to IPO.
Made 3 investments in Austria

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) specializes in investing in early-stage businesses, focusing on angel investments, seed funding, venture capital, and Series A rounds through a mix of equity and debt structures. The firm aims to enhance its investments by leveraging the skills and experiences of its Founders, who possess expertise in technology and services, as well as a strong entrepreneurial background. Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, FRC has a primary focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria, and Southern Germany, while remaining open to opportunities across Europe and the United States. The Founders maintain robust connections with accelerators in Central Europe and Silicon Valley, which further supports their investment strategy.
Made 1 investment in Austria

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.
Made 18 investments in Austria

SGT German Private Equity GmbH & Co. KGaA

German Startups Group GmbH & Co. KGaA is a venture capital specializing in investing in seed/startups, early stage, growth capital, mid venture, and growth stage. It also invests through secondary market. The firm seeks to invest in digital economy, Internet, software, mobile, apps, software, sharing economy, financial technology, health, and clean energy sectors. It prefers to invest in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million ($0.10 million) and €3 million ($3.16 million). For seed and early stage investments, the firm invests around €0.1 million ($0.10 million); upto €0.5 million ($0.55 million) in early stage; for later stage and special situation investments, it prefers to invest between €0.25 million ($0.27 million) and €0.75 million ($0.82 million) in its portfolio companies; and for more mature startups in the growth stage typically range between €0.5 million ($0.55 million) and €2 million ($2.19 million) per financing round. It seeks to co-invest. The firm prefers to acquire a minority stake in seed and early stage investments and also takes majority stake. It seeks to also acquire ‘secondary shares’ of more mature startups from founders, business angels, and other early stage investors. The firm seeks to organize follow-on funding rounds together with co-investors. German Startups Group GmbH & Co. KGaA was founded in June 2012 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

RKP InnoInvest

RKP InnoInvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2022. It provides investment capital and strategic services to startups and growing companies, with a focus on food and beverage fast moving consumer goods, health, and digital technology sectors.

AlpVent

AlpVent is a Swiss investment company based in Zug that specializes in supporting promising start-ups. Founded in 2016, the firm leverages 25 years of entrepreneurial experience to understand and address the needs of entrepreneurs. AlpVent provides not only investment capital but also management consulting services, offering what is often referred to as "smart money" support. Recognizing that many founders excel in product development but struggle with promotion, AlpVent has created a dedicated sales department. This team offers sales analyses and consulting services, and can even act as an agent or distributor for start-ups. Their services are tailored for the competitive German-speaking markets and South-Eastern Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. The firm focuses on investments in sectors such as transportation, commercial products, software, and manufacturing.

Zühlke Group

Zühlke Group, established in Switzerland since 1968, specializes in digital transformation and technology consulting services for healthcare, finance, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The company assists businesses from concept to market success by covering all phases of the business innovation process.

BlackPeak Capital

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Europe. It focuses on early-stage, growth-oriented companies with unique technologies or export potential, typically investing between €4 million to €10 million per transaction.

ALSTIN II GmbH

Alternative Strategic Investment GmbH is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in growth capital investments in startup companies. It also seeks to focus on add-on acquisitions. The firm does not focus on restructuring cases and project financings companies. The firm prefers investing in internet; technology; healthcare, life sciences; clean tech; and E-Commerce (B2B / B2C / B2E). The firm typically invests in companies based in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm’s equity investment per transaction is in between €2 million ($2.76 million) and €50 million ($63.19 million) in companies having valuation between €10 million ($12.64 million) and €200 million ($252.76 million). The firm prefers to take minority and majority stakes in its portfolio companies which are looking for demographic change, education, or changes in their shareholder structure (minority and majority equity stakes). The firm also provides active sales, marketing and management support to its investments. Alternative Strategic Investment GmbH was founded in 2011 and is based in Munich, Germany with additional office in Hannover, Germany.

W&W Brandpool

Founded in 2015, W&W Brandpool is the corporate venture arm of Wüstenrot & Württembergische, based in Stuttgart, Germany. It invests in companies with digital business models across living, finance, health, family, education, and mobility sectors.

Vesalius Biocapital Partners S.à R.L.

Vesalius Biocapital Partners S.à r.l. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in all stages of development with a focus on incubation, seed, start-up, early stage, mid venture, late venture, mid-stage, later stage, expansion, development capital, replacement, emerging growth, bridge financing, and corporate spin-offs with more mature assets. The firm invests in life sciences and novel food applications. Within life sciences, it invests in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, medtech, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. It invests in companies developing novel drugs, medical devices and diagnostics for unmet medical needs and also targets novel nutrition technologies which have the potential to prevent or cure disease. The firm prefers to invest in Europe with a focus on the Benelux countries including Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg; German-speaking countries; Finland; Denmark; Flanders; France; Sweden; Norway; Iceland; Switzerland; Austria; Scandinavia; and the United Kingdom. It typically invests between €1 million ($1.23 million) and €5 million ($6.15 million) in its portfolio companies, with a maximum of €10 million ($12.31 million) over several rounds of financing. The firm usually takes minority equity stakes in its portfolio companies and also provides shareholder loans. It typically leads or co-leads the investment syndicate and always takes a board seat in its portfolio companies. Vesalius Biocapital Partners S.à r.l. is based in Strassen, Luxembourg.

ROI Ventures

Founded in 2023, ROI Ventures is an angel investment group based in Vienna, Austria. It focuses on investing in early-stage B2B startups operating within the SaaS, deep-tech, prop-tech, fintech, and gaming sectors.

Ysios Capital Partners, SGEIC, S.A.U.

Ysios Capital Partners, SGEIC, S.A.U. is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in seed/startups, early, mid stage, pre IPO financing, emerging growth, growth capital and bridge investments. It invests in early stage companies looking for first round funding through later-stage or pharmaceutical spin-off companies. The firm seeks to invest in human healthcare innovations, life science, digital health, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors with a focus on pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, diagnostics, medical devices, ehealth, and medical technology sectors and disruptive products, platforms or technologies in the pharmaceutical and medtech and diagnostics segments. It seeks to invest in development of therapeutic and diagnostic products. It seeks to invest in product development projects and rarely invests in services. It targets companies that focus on product development in the biotechnology, emerging pharmaceuticals, healthcare and medical technology sectors. The firm prefers to invest in North America and Europe with a focus on Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. It invests between $1.22 million and $22.69 million and can also provide additional capital for follow on investments. The firm seeks to take a board seat in its portfolio companies. It typically holds it investments for a period of four years to six years and seeks to exit via public offering or mergers and acquisitions. Ysios Capital Partners, SGEIC, S.A.U. was founded in 2008 and is based in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain with additional offices across Europe and North America.

Aster Capital Partners SAS

Aster Capital Partners SAS is a venture capital firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Within direct it invests in growth capital, seed, start-ups, early venture, mid venture, growth stage, and late venture stages. It seeks to invest in the energy, mobility, industrials, manufacturing, and environment sector with a focus on mobility, environmental and facilities services, information technology, cleantech, water purification, new materials, CO2, advanced materials, biobased materials, clean energy conversion, reliable energy supply, clean transportation, energy conversion and storage, sustainable management of resources, emission reduction, human comfort and security, efficient uses of energy, industrial automation, cybersecurity, robotics, software, buildings and public works, ecological mobility and Intelligent infrastructures. It also invests in nanotechnology, electronics, optoelectronics, internet of things, micro-generation of electricity, and sensors; enabling technologies such as MEMS, new services and networking applications in building automation, energy monitoring and industry sectors, Auto Components, Exhaust and emission controls, motor vehicle safety and security systems, residential security, and communication sectors. The firm focuses on investment cross border with focus on DACH, Nordic region, Europe, Caribbean, North and Central America, Mexico, Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Austrian, United States of America, Israel, China, Japan, and Asia. It typically invests between €0.5 million ($0.59 million) and €5 million ($5.9 million) with revenue up to €50 million ($68.18 million). The firm mainly co-invests in series A and series B rounds. It seeks to acquire minority, and majority stakes and have board representation in its portfolio companies. The firm was formerly known as Schneider Electric Ventures SAS. Aster Capital Partners SAS was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France with additional offices in Cambridge, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom Tel Aviv, Israel, and San Francisco, California.

VR Ventures

VR Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2020, it specializes in investing in early-stage startups across Europe, with a focus on FinTech and PropTech sectors. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million to €2.0 million as an initial investment.

Apollo Capital

Founded in 2010, Apollo Capital is a Munich-based venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in e-commerce and internet environment companies within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Calm/Storm Ventures

Calm/Storm Ventures is a boutique venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in providing growth capital, focusing primarily on pre-seed and Series A investments. While Calm/Storm Ventures has a strong emphasis on the digital health sector, it also invests across various industries in Europe and the United States. The firm is dedicated to supporting founders who aim to create solutions that enhance health and wellbeing, fostering lifelong learning and personal growth. Through its extensive network, Calm/Storm Ventures empowers entrepreneurs by offering unique access to successful founders, thereby facilitating impactful change in their respective fields.