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

Wolfgang Neubert

Venture Partner

Andreas Riegler

General Partner

Diana Röttger

Principal

Felix Stepski

Managing Director, APEX Bridge

Past deals in Austria

TriLite

Series A in 2024
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in manufacturing and selling ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These products are designed for integration into Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted devices, head-up displays, and other projection systems like pico projectors or smart home applications. TriLite's offerings are distinguished by their advanced machine learning algorithms and proprietary software, ensuring exceptional image quality in compact, lightweight designs. The company's software-first approach enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance user experiences in their products.

Celeris Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2022
Celeris Therapeutics is an AI-driven drug discovery company focused on developing proximity-inducing compounds (PICs), particularly PIC degraders, to address diseases with significant unmet medical needs, including Parkinson's disease and various cancers. The company utilizes its proprietary Celeris One platform, which employs structure-based geometric deep learning to enhance the design and development of degraders. This platform aids in the prioritization of specific E3 ligases, the design of linkers, and the selection of the most promising compounds for synthesis. Additionally, Celeris Therapeutics operates an automated laboratory that rapidly generates experimental data for further optimization. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotech firms to co-develop small-molecule degrader therapies across various therapeutic areas while also building its own drug pipeline. Celeris Therapeutics maintains offices in Menlo Park, California, and Graz, Austria.

TriLite

Venture Round in 2021
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in manufacturing and selling ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These products are designed for integration into Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted devices, head-up displays, and other projection systems like pico projectors or smart home applications. TriLite's offerings are distinguished by their advanced machine learning algorithms and proprietary software, ensuring exceptional image quality in compact, lightweight designs. The company's software-first approach enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance user experiences in their products.

Contextflow

Series A in 2021
contextflow GmbH is a company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for radiology image search and analysis. Founded in 2016, it has developed a 3D image-based search engine that enables radiologists to quickly identify regions of interest in medical images, particularly in lung CT scans. This technology allows for the rapid retrieval of similar cases and relevant clinical information, enhancing decision-making processes in diagnostics. contextflow's software is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing radiology workflows, thereby improving efficiency and patient care. The company has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, including radiology centers and health associations, and is currently conducting trials of its software with multiple partners. Recognized for its innovation, contextflow has received several awards and was selected to participate in an accelerator program aimed at advancing health technology.

Celeris Therapeutics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Celeris Therapeutics is an AI-driven drug discovery company focused on developing proximity-inducing compounds (PICs), particularly PIC degraders, to address diseases with significant unmet medical needs, including Parkinson's disease and various cancers. The company utilizes its proprietary Celeris One platform, which employs structure-based geometric deep learning to enhance the design and development of degraders. This platform aids in the prioritization of specific E3 ligases, the design of linkers, and the selection of the most promising compounds for synthesis. Additionally, Celeris Therapeutics operates an automated laboratory that rapidly generates experimental data for further optimization. The company collaborates with pharmaceutical and biotech firms to co-develop small-molecule degrader therapies across various therapeutic areas while also building its own drug pipeline. Celeris Therapeutics maintains offices in Menlo Park, California, and Graz, Austria.

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.

Contextflow

Series A in 2021
contextflow GmbH is a company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for radiology image search and analysis. Founded in 2016, it has developed a 3D image-based search engine that enables radiologists to quickly identify regions of interest in medical images, particularly in lung CT scans. This technology allows for the rapid retrieval of similar cases and relevant clinical information, enhancing decision-making processes in diagnostics. contextflow's software is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing radiology workflows, thereby improving efficiency and patient care. The company has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, including radiology centers and health associations, and is currently conducting trials of its software with multiple partners. Recognized for its innovation, contextflow has received several awards and was selected to participate in an accelerator program aimed at advancing health technology.

TriLite

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in manufacturing and selling ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These products are designed for integration into Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted devices, head-up displays, and other projection systems like pico projectors or smart home applications. TriLite's offerings are distinguished by their advanced machine learning algorithms and proprietary software, ensuring exceptional image quality in compact, lightweight designs. The company's software-first approach enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance user experiences in their products.

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.

T3K-Forensics

Seed Round in 2018
T3K-Forensics GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in mobile forensics software and services targeted at law enforcement agencies. The company develops advanced software solutions, including its LEAP tool, which analyzes smartphone data and generates clear reports summarizing the phone's content. In addition to software, T3K-Forensics provides tailor-made analytics solutions and mobile security services for forensic units. The company also offers training programs in areas such as mobile phone extraction, smartphone forensics, and SQLite forensics, equipping law enforcement professionals with essential skills for effective data analysis. Through its innovative approach, T3K-Forensics enhances the capabilities of law enforcement authorities worldwide in managing and analyzing mobile data.

Contextflow

Seed Round in 2018
contextflow GmbH is a company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for radiology image search and analysis. Founded in 2016, it has developed a 3D image-based search engine that enables radiologists to quickly identify regions of interest in medical images, particularly in lung CT scans. This technology allows for the rapid retrieval of similar cases and relevant clinical information, enhancing decision-making processes in diagnostics. contextflow's software is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing radiology workflows, thereby improving efficiency and patient care. The company has established strategic partnerships with various organizations, including radiology centers and health associations, and is currently conducting trials of its software with multiple partners. Recognized for its innovation, contextflow has received several awards and was selected to participate in an accelerator program aimed at advancing health technology.

Kivu Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Kivu Technologies, established in Austria in 2016, is a multidisciplinary team comprised of engineers, developers, data scientists, analysts, and security professionals dedicated to enhancing human security through innovative technology. The company specializes in providing a network analytical platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver real-time data analytical services for the security industry. This platform enables clients to visualize data as interconnected networks, facilitating rapid responses to time-sensitive questions. Kivu Technologies aims to address complex challenges related to security and safety in an increasingly connected world, believing that advancements in technology are essential for creating a safer environment.
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