Austria Wirtschaftsservice

Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) is a government-owned promotional bank established in 1954 to support and finance companies in Austria. It manages the aws SME fund, the largest Austrian fund for silent corporate investments and equity provision, with a current endowment of EUR 80 million. The fund supports medium-sized companies by providing fresh capital for product development, sales growth, or international expansion. Additionally, aws operates aws i2 Business Angels, a matching service connecting start-ups with investors. This service screens around 700 projects annually, presenting eligible start-ups to investors in standardised "Investment Summaries". The start-ups must have a product or service already on the market, a competitive advantage, scalability, and a clear unique selling proposition. The investors involved include Business Angels, Family Offices, Seed Funds, and strategic investors. aws supports companies by securing project financing and managing its assets through its board of directors.

Bernhard Sagmeister

Managing Director

Edeltraud Stiftinger

Managing Director and CEO

61 past transactions

Cycuria Therapeutics

Grant in 2025
Cycuria Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative protein-based therapies for treating blood cancers, with a particular emphasis on acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The company's approach involves creating engineered proteins that selectively target and eliminate leukemic stem cells and AML blasts, while preserving healthy blood cells. This targeted strategy aims to reduce treatment-related toxicity, stimulate the immune system, and improve overall patient outcomes for AML and potentially other challenging cancer types.

aitiologic

Grant in 2024
Aitiologic, an Austrian company, specializes in precision medicine. It develops artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at identifying diseases in their early stages and providing personalized treatment options. The company employs multi-omics technology to analyze cellular health at a molecular level, enabling more accurate non-invasive prenatal and oncology testing, and ultimately aiding healthcare professionals in enhancing patient care.

Syntropic Medical

Seed Round in 2024
Syntropic Medical is a medical device company specializing in the development of innovative, non-invasive technologies to enhance brain neuroplasticity and improve cognitive abilities. The company focuses on advancing mental health care by targeting the underlying causes of brain disorders, offering non-pharmaceutical treatment options.

Aileen Health

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Next frame predictions for medical images.

S2data

Seed Round in 2024
S2data is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) for transport optimization. Its platform automates logistics planning, enabling businesses to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions by up to 30%. The company's solution is designed to be flexible and customizable, helping businesses optimize their entire supply chain and promote sustainable logistics practices.

HD Immune

Grant in 2024
HD Immune is a biotechnology company focused on developing a novel monoclonal antibody therapy for Huntington's disease. Its lead antibody, mAB C6-17, targets the toxic mutant huntingtin protein, which is implicated in the disease. By lowering the levels of this mutated protein in the blood and organs, HD Immune aims to slow disease progression and mitigate its effects on the brain and peripheral systems. This approach offers the potential for a safer and more effective alternative to existing treatment options for Huntington's disease.

Revitalyze

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Revitalyze is a B2B platform specializing in the construction sector. It focuses on reducing waste and emissions by facilitating the reuse of excess materials like stones and aggregates between construction sites. The company's AI-powered assistant streamlines workflows, enhances data management, and aids decision-making for general contractors and construction teams. By promoting material reuse and improving operational efficiency, Revitalyze contributes to a more sustainable and circular construction industry.

Impact AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Impact AI is a developer of a software analytics platform focused on generating artificial intelligence products. The platform assists clients in navigating global AI regulations, ensuring compliance and responsible use. It provides tools for designing AI products and modules, measuring their impact, and streamlining workflows while mitigating associated risks. By offering an automated governance and quality assurance tool, Impact AI enables organizations to develop software efficiently and effectively, ensuring that their AI solutions are operational and aligned with regulatory standards.

Revitalyze

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Revitalyze is a B2B platform specializing in the construction sector. It focuses on reducing waste and emissions by facilitating the reuse of excess materials like stones and aggregates between construction sites. The company's AI-powered assistant streamlines workflows, enhances data management, and aids decision-making for general contractors and construction teams. By promoting material reuse and improving operational efficiency, Revitalyze contributes to a more sustainable and circular construction industry.

Circly

Seed Round in 2023
Circly is a developer of a modular artificial intelligence system tailored for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail and logistics sectors. The company focuses on predicting buying behavior and demand through machine learning, helping retailers avoid issues such as food waste, stockouts, and overstock. Its no-code platform empowers users to create, modify, and monitor predictive models without requiring technical expertise, allowing for customization based on specific influencing factors relevant to each business. By leveraging Circly's technology, retailers can optimize their inventory management, gain insights into customer segments and product trends, and implement dynamic pricing strategies. Currently, Circly is seeking retailers to participate in pilot programs and case studies to further demonstrate the effectiveness of its AI-driven solutions.

LUZEDO

Grant in 2022
As a tech start-up rooted in the heart of Vienna, we are pioneering an innovative solution, transforming the retail environment for visually impaired and blind employees with the help of AI. Our groundbreaking app is designed to ensure inclusivity and efficiency by empowering them to perform tasks independently with the same proficiency and ease as their sighted colleagues. Additionally, our B2B solution is custom-made for brick-and-mortar stores, aiming to foster a work environment where every employee, regardless of visual capabilities, can excel. Our primary objective is to tackle the high unemployment rate faced by the blind and visually impaired by providing them with tools that level the playing field. Businesses that integrate our solution not only champion in the future of inclusive retail but also advance their ESG goals. With us, the vision is clear: We want to create a world where potential is recognised and nurtured, irrespective of physical limitations, by bridging gaps trough technology – thus giving equal opportunities to all people.

Lightning Company

Pre Seed Round in 2022
The Lightning Company is the first EU-based bitcoin and lightning payment gateway. We want to make bitcoin payments as easy and attractive as possible, ensuring that customers have no additional costs, whilst merchants receive attractive processing fees.

Brusli

Seed Round in 2022
Brusli provides solutions and strategies for the reduction of food waste. It specializes in turning stale bread into muesli. A crispy cereal created from surplus bread is the company's initial product.

Vienna Textile Lab

Seed Round in 2022
Vienna Textile Lab specializes in producing textile dyes derived from naturally occurring microorganisms. The company focuses on creating organic colors that serve as sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic dyes. By utilizing these innovative dyes, Vienna Textile Lab supports designers in exploring new materials, methods, and concepts within the textile industry, promoting responsible and environmentally considerate practices.

JENTIS

Seed Round in 2022
JENTIS is an Austrian technology company specializing in server-side tracking solutions that enhance data quality and sovereignty while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. By providing website operators with the ability to capture up to 50% more data for analytics and advertising systems, JENTIS empowers them to maintain full control over their raw data. The company's innovative approach allows for individual user tracking without compromising user privacy, facilitating advanced analytics and artificial intelligence applications. JENTIS represents a significant shift in data ownership and management, enabling users to orchestrate their proprietary data effectively.

voidsy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Voidsy is a technology company that specializes in non-destructive testing solutions. It develops and provides compact imaging systems that use active thermography to detect defects within materials without causing damage. These systems are designed for use in production monitoring and recurring in-service monitoring, serving various industries by offering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective way to assess component integrity.

Glacier

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Glacier expertise in providing step-by-step innovative solutions that help in carbon reduction from every company globally.

DrainBot

Grant in 2021
DrainBot specializes in providing intelligent and autonomous tunnel drainage maintenance systems for railway and road operators. Their innovative technology enhances the efficiency and safety of tunnel maintenance while minimizing resource consumption and environmental impact. By utilizing a data-driven approach, DrainBot's systems are designed to eliminate locking times associated with tunnel maintenance, thereby improving operational efficiency and extending the lifecycle of infrastructure. The company's mechanical cleaning techniques facilitate both the removal and preventative maintenance of drainage pipes without the need for water, significantly reducing hazards for employees and lowering overall maintenance costs.

DrainBot

Grant in 2021
DrainBot specializes in providing intelligent and autonomous tunnel drainage maintenance systems for railway and road operators. Their innovative technology enhances the efficiency and safety of tunnel maintenance while minimizing resource consumption and environmental impact. By utilizing a data-driven approach, DrainBot's systems are designed to eliminate locking times associated with tunnel maintenance, thereby improving operational efficiency and extending the lifecycle of infrastructure. The company's mechanical cleaning techniques facilitate both the removal and preventative maintenance of drainage pipes without the need for water, significantly reducing hazards for employees and lowering overall maintenance costs.

notarity

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Notarity is a legal technology platform that facilitates digital collaboration with notaries public, allowing users to notarize documents online from any location at any time. The platform provides a comprehensive web interface that simplifies the entire process of creating notarial deeds, making it accessible and efficient for businesses and individuals. By enabling remote transactions requiring notary services, Notarity streamlines the traditionally cumbersome notarization process, ensuring that users can complete necessary legal documentation quickly and conveniently.

Wowflow

Grant in 2021
Wowflow is a developer of property maintenance software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of facility management and asset maintenance teams. The platform serves as an alternative to traditional Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) systems and offers a collaborative approach to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). By digitizing property tasks, Wowflow automates routine maintenance work and improves communication and coordination among maintenance teams. This results in a significant reduction of administrative and coordination efforts, enabling users to create PDF reports with images in just a few clicks and providing real-time oversight of daily operations. Overall, Wowflow helps clients streamline their facility management processes.

Evologic Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Evologic Technologies operates as a bridge between users facing specific challenges and technology-oriented experts. The company specializes in developing sustainable agricultural chemicals that enhance the growth of sustainable ingredients. By leveraging its expertise in fermentation and formulation technologies, Evologic enables the cultivation of previously un-culturable crops. This innovation helps farmers increase productivity while reducing the need for fertilizers, making agricultural practices more efficient and environmentally friendly. The company's focus on transforming high-tech solutions into user-friendly applications addresses everyday problems in both the industrial and private sectors.

DrainBot

Grant in 2020
DrainBot specializes in providing intelligent and autonomous tunnel drainage maintenance systems for railway and road operators. Their innovative technology enhances the efficiency and safety of tunnel maintenance while minimizing resource consumption and environmental impact. By utilizing a data-driven approach, DrainBot's systems are designed to eliminate locking times associated with tunnel maintenance, thereby improving operational efficiency and extending the lifecycle of infrastructure. The company's mechanical cleaning techniques facilitate both the removal and preventative maintenance of drainage pipes without the need for water, significantly reducing hazards for employees and lowering overall maintenance costs.

Hydrogrid

Grant in 2020
HYDROGRID GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in software solutions for optimizing hydropower plant management and energy dispatch. The company offers a SaaS platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms for hydrological forecasting and energy marketing, enabling power plant owners to align their production with market demands. This approach not only enhances revenue potential but also streamlines complex processes such as power trading, grid management, and water management. By reducing the operational workload for businesses, Hydrogrid facilitates a more efficient and effective management of renewable energy generation.

OncoOne

Series A in 2020
OncoOne is a biotech start-up focused on developing innovative therapeutics for patients with solid tumors and inflammatory conditions. Founded by a team with extensive experience in drug development and oncology research, the company has identified a disease-related isoform of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), a key player in both innate and tumor immunity. This discovery has led to the development of two optimized therapeutic applications aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs in the treatment of solid tumors and autoimmune disorders. By targeting the oxidized MIF isoform, OncoOne aims to enhance treatment options for cancer patients and improve overall healthcare outcomes.

digna

Grant in 2020
Established in Austria in 2020, digna GmbH excels in crafting artificial intelligence-driven software for data warehouses. Bringing together a cadre of globally recognized machine learning specialists and data warehouse experts, the company is committed to reshaping the data warehouse industry through its AI-centric offerings. Striving to connect academic insights with real-world applications in data management, Digna serves as a state-of-the-art platform for Data Quality & Observability. Utilizing sophisticated AI algorithms, Digna assures data precision, uniformity, and dependability. Through a concerted focus on innovation and partnerships with scientific researchers, digna aims to advance the field substantially.

Stresscoach

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Stresscoach is a digital platform designed to help individuals manage anxiety and stress through self-help tools. It offers a virtual mental health assistant that engages users in short conversations, guiding them to learn and practice effective coping skills. By focusing on user-friendly interactions, Stresscoach aims to empower individuals to better handle their mental health challenges, ultimately fostering improved well-being. The platform is targeted at consumers seeking assistance with anxiety and stress management.

SCARLETRED

Grant in 2019
SCARLETRED is an international digital health scaleup transforming the skincare market with its AI-powered SCARLETRED®VISION platform. The company addresses the challenges of subjective skin assessments and the lack of standardization in dermatology through its certified medical device. The platform operates via a mobile app on smartphones and connects to a web-based system, allowing for the generation of smart imaging data and AI-driven decision support applications in dermatology and telemedicine. This award-winning technology is offered internationally through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to biopharma companies, the cosmetics industry, hospitals, and medical professionals. Protected by worldwide patents, SCARLETRED facilitates standardized skin documentation and remote tracking of skin changes and treatment effects. Users can upload images to a cloud-based platform for objective analysis of visual skin changes over time, addressing various dermatologic conditions. The company's services cater to a wide range of applications, from B2B to B2B2C.

Monkee

Grant in 2019
Monkee is a financial application that merges personal finance management with loyalty programs to help users save money for their priorities while shopping. Founded in Austria, Monkee's app encourages users to save by consciously purchasing the items they need, offering a more rewarding experience than traditional cashback programs. The application leverages behavioral design, gamification, and machine learning to promote financial wellness, allowing users to balance saving and spending sustainably. Additionally, Monkee aids retail partners in engaging consumers meaningfully based on their saving and purchasing habits, significantly enhancing sales conversion and customer retention. The company promotes the concept of "Save now Buy Later" as a responsible alternative to "Buy now Pay Later," aiming to redefine consumer spending habits in its initial markets of Germany and Austria.

BrightComSol

Seed Round in 2019
BrightComSol is a deep tech spin-off established in Vienna, Austria, in March 2020, focusing on the development of advanced X-ray scintillators utilizing innovative metal halide materials. The company produces a proprietary resin formula that enhances X-ray image quality by integrating green perovskite quantum dots into a polymer matrix, creating a thin-film scintillator. This technology converts high-energy X-ray photons into green light, leading to sharper images with improved resolution and faster response times. BrightComSol's roll-to-roll manufacturing process allows for the production of flexible and shock-resistant X-ray films of various sizes, catering to the needs of radiological original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contributing to advancements in the X-ray imaging industry.

Seven Bel

Seed Round in 2018
Seven Bel GmbH, founded in 2018 and located in Leonding, Austria, specializes in the development and manufacturing of sound scanners designed for both industrial and private use. The company’s innovative technology enables users to visualize and analyze acoustic images through wireless sensing and high-performance cloud computing. Its products simplify the workflow for measuring and analyzing acoustic issues, allowing for the generation of automated reports that can be easily shared among colleagues, partners, and clients. Seven Bel’s solutions find applications in product engineering, building acoustics, environmental noise assessment, and confined spaces. In addition to its measurement devices, the company also provides acoustic consulting services to further assist clients in addressing their acoustic challenges.

Return On Art

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Return on Art is an innovative marketplace that connects art collectors directly with expertly curated artworks, streamlining the process of buying and reselling art. By leveraging advanced technology and art market expertise, the platform enhances the experience of discovering and collecting art, making it both exciting and effortless for users. Return on Art aims to bring transparency to the art world while maintaining the authenticity of the art experience, benefiting artists, curators, and collectors alike. Through this approach, the platform seeks to transform the traditional art market into a more accessible and efficient digital environment.

Robo Wunderkind

Venture Round in 2018
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

HelloCash

Series A in 2018
helloCash is a cloud-based cash register software company that provides a user-friendly and cost-effective solution to meet legal requirements for small and medium businesses. The platform is compatible with various devices, including tablets, smartphones, PCs, and laptops, making it accessible across multiple platforms. Operating in six European countries, helloCash primarily serves clients in the beauty industry, including hairdressers, pedicure salons, and fingernail salons, by offering cash register functionalities alongside online appointment booking services. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to enhance their operations and facilitate growth.

BrightComSol

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BrightComSol is a deep tech spin-off established in Vienna, Austria, in March 2020, focusing on the development of advanced X-ray scintillators utilizing innovative metal halide materials. The company produces a proprietary resin formula that enhances X-ray image quality by integrating green perovskite quantum dots into a polymer matrix, creating a thin-film scintillator. This technology converts high-energy X-ray photons into green light, leading to sharper images with improved resolution and faster response times. BrightComSol's roll-to-roll manufacturing process allows for the production of flexible and shock-resistant X-ray films of various sizes, catering to the needs of radiological original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contributing to advancements in the X-ray imaging industry.

Valanx Biotech

Grant in 2017
Valanx Biotech GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Klosterneuburg, Austria, specializes in the development and manufacture of synthetic programmable amino acids, particularly Norl. The company has created SnapIt, a reactive amino acid that facilitates the conjugation of antibodies with medicines, resulting in antibody-drug conjugates aimed at treating cancer. In addition to cancer therapy, Valanx's products are utilized for PEGylation of therapeutic peptides and proteins, as well as for the directed and oriented immobilization of biocatalysts and biosensors. The company also offers on-demand bioanalytics and mass spectrometry services. Valanx Biotech's site-specific protein conjugation platform aims to streamline the development of protein-drug conjugates, making the process faster and more cost-effective, ultimately allowing healthcare providers to produce receptor proteins with specific chemical modifications.

Robo Wunderkind

Venture Round in 2016
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

Journi

Seed Round in 2016
Journi GmbH, established in 2013 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in travel journaling solutions. The company offers a user-friendly application that allows individuals to record and share their travel experiences offline and on-the-go. Journi's platform enables users to discover new trips, seek advice from their travel network, and stay updated on friends' adventures. The company's mission extends to the personalized print industry, leveraging AI and sustainable production methods to transform users' photos into high-quality, designer-like printed memories. Journi has inspired over 5 million users globally and has been recognized by major tech platforms and media outlets.

SCARLETRED

Seed Round in 2016
SCARLETRED is an international digital health scaleup transforming the skincare market with its AI-powered SCARLETRED®VISION platform. The company addresses the challenges of subjective skin assessments and the lack of standardization in dermatology through its certified medical device. The platform operates via a mobile app on smartphones and connects to a web-based system, allowing for the generation of smart imaging data and AI-driven decision support applications in dermatology and telemedicine. This award-winning technology is offered internationally through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to biopharma companies, the cosmetics industry, hospitals, and medical professionals. Protected by worldwide patents, SCARLETRED facilitates standardized skin documentation and remote tracking of skin changes and treatment effects. Users can upload images to a cloud-based platform for objective analysis of visual skin changes over time, addressing various dermatologic conditions. The company's services cater to a wide range of applications, from B2B to B2B2C.

Infotemp

Seed Round in 2016
Infotemp is a Performance Application for companies that gives users access to fast time tracking systems, simplified payroll processes & intelligent analytics.

Robo Wunderkind

Seed Round in 2016
Robo Wunderkind develops innovative robotics kits aimed at teaching children coding and robotics through interactive play. The company manufactures smartphone-controlled robotic devices that include various hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors, allowing them to react to noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with comprehensive educational materials and online tutorials, enabling children to build, program, and experiment with robots. By engaging with these products, children enhance their curiosity, nurture their creativity, and develop essential problem-solving skills.

Nuki Home Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
Nuki Home Solutions GmbH specializes in manufacturing smart door locks that enhance access control through GPS and Bluetooth technology. Based in Graz, Austria, the company provides applications for both iOS and Android devices, allowing users to manage their door locks conveniently from their smartphones. Nuki aims to eliminate the need for physical keys by offering innovative solutions, positioning itself as a leading supplier of smart home technologies in Europe. Its flagship product, the Nuki Smart Lock, can be easily installed on the interior of existing door locks and is recognized as Europe’s first Bluetooth Smart Lock with continuous Internet access. This smart lock automatically unlocks when an authorized user approaches and can be locked with a simple button press, ensuring maximum convenience for customers. Nuki operates primarily in the DACH region, France, the UK, BENELUX, Spain, and Italy, while also exploring expansion into additional European markets.

SCARLETRED

Grant in 2015
SCARLETRED is an international digital health scaleup transforming the skincare market with its AI-powered SCARLETRED®VISION platform. The company addresses the challenges of subjective skin assessments and the lack of standardization in dermatology through its certified medical device. The platform operates via a mobile app on smartphones and connects to a web-based system, allowing for the generation of smart imaging data and AI-driven decision support applications in dermatology and telemedicine. This award-winning technology is offered internationally through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to biopharma companies, the cosmetics industry, hospitals, and medical professionals. Protected by worldwide patents, SCARLETRED facilitates standardized skin documentation and remote tracking of skin changes and treatment effects. Users can upload images to a cloud-based platform for objective analysis of visual skin changes over time, addressing various dermatologic conditions. The company's services cater to a wide range of applications, from B2B to B2B2C.

Geoprospectors

Seed Round in 2015
Geoprospectors GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Traiskirchen, Austria, specializes in the development and assembly of advanced soil structure measuring systems. The company’s flagship product, the Topsoil Mapper, incorporates a range of components including a sensor-supported control system, a web portal for data management, and desktop software for analysis. Geoprospectors employs non-invasive geophysical technologies, such as electromagnetic induction and ground radar, to provide precise detection and evaluation of soil structures. In addition to soil analysis, the company is involved in system design and prototyping, exploration of oil, gas, and mineral deposits, environmental monitoring, geological mapping, and the assessment of pipeline and sub-surface infrastructure.

Vira Therapeutics

Series A in 2015
ViraTherapeutics develops highly potent anti-cancer therapeutics based on oncolytic (cancer-destroying) viruses. Our proprietary oncolytic virus, VSV-GP, efficiently destroys cancer cells, while leaving normal tissues unharmed. ViraTherapeutics currently performs preclinical safety and efficacy studies for VSV-GP and aims to conduct first clinical trials in cancer patients.

HelloCash

Seed Round in 2015
helloCash is a cloud-based cash register software company that provides a user-friendly and cost-effective solution to meet legal requirements for small and medium businesses. The platform is compatible with various devices, including tablets, smartphones, PCs, and laptops, making it accessible across multiple platforms. Operating in six European countries, helloCash primarily serves clients in the beauty industry, including hairdressers, pedicure salons, and fingernail salons, by offering cash register functionalities alongside online appointment booking services. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to enhance their operations and facilitate growth.

TeamEcho

Grant in 2015
TeamEcho GmbH is a company based in Linz, Austria, that operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool designed to measure employee sentiment. Founded in 2015, TeamEcho provides a feedback platform aimed at improving staff retention within organizations. This online platform functions as a continuous mood barometer for employees, allowing managers and human resources to monitor and respond to workplace morale. By utilizing TeamEcho's services, businesses can potentially lower staff turnover and absenteeism, leading to reduced costs and enhanced employee loyalty. The platform is tailored to support managers, employees, and HR professionals in fostering a more engaged and stable workforce.

SCARLETRED

Seed Round in 2015
SCARLETRED is an international digital health scaleup transforming the skincare market with its AI-powered SCARLETRED®VISION platform. The company addresses the challenges of subjective skin assessments and the lack of standardization in dermatology through its certified medical device. The platform operates via a mobile app on smartphones and connects to a web-based system, allowing for the generation of smart imaging data and AI-driven decision support applications in dermatology and telemedicine. This award-winning technology is offered internationally through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to biopharma companies, the cosmetics industry, hospitals, and medical professionals. Protected by worldwide patents, SCARLETRED facilitates standardized skin documentation and remote tracking of skin changes and treatment effects. Users can upload images to a cloud-based platform for objective analysis of visual skin changes over time, addressing various dermatologic conditions. The company's services cater to a wide range of applications, from B2B to B2B2C.

SnapOdds

Pre Seed Round in 2015
SnapOdds is a digital platform that enhances the viewing experience of televised content by allowing users to capture and share high-definition clips directly from their screens. By using advanced image recognition technology, the application enables viewers to take a photo of what they are watching, instantly accessing the corresponding segment of the broadcast. This functionality not only facilitates seamless sharing of memorable moments but also addresses a significant challenge for media rights holders, who often lose control over content when viewers share screenshots. SnapOdds allows users to clip up to 30 seconds of video, adding customizable graphics and audio, thus ensuring that content remains engaging and monetizable. Launched in September 2020, the platform serves both consumers through a mobile app and businesses through an SDK that can be integrated into media apps and websites, making TV content more socially shareable and measurable.

Flatout Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
Flatout Technologies GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in cloud-based home automation software. The company's core product, FlatCloud, facilitates the connection and control of various smart home devices, supporting both Z-Wave and IP compatible devices. Flatout caters to telecommunications, utility, and retail companies by offering a comprehensive, open, and future-proof Smart Home solution. Their services include an operating system, service and support, managed hosting, a rebrandable user-friendly interface, and consultancy in device management and the IoT market. The platform is web-based, accessible via popular browsers, and encourages developer engagement through front-end and back-end APIs, fostering a crowdsourced app ecosystem.

SPHARES

Grant in 2013
SPHARES solves the collaboration needs of today's knowledge workers. Your project team consists of different people with different work environments? You have not time to support yet another collaboration website? SPHARES allows you to stay within your work environment and share all your relevant work items (files, calendars, task lists and contact information) with each team member without anybody of the project team having to leave her usual working environment. They synchronise your projects and therefore synchronize your life. SPHARES is a SaaS product currently in early access and will be launched during autumn this years with its full feature set. You can register to their beta currently and use its full feature set for free. Get productive now! Founded in 2013 they are providing the unique solution to heterogenous work environments of teams. You can use SPHAERS to connect your Google (Calendar, Tasks, Drive, Contacts), Microsoft Exchange (Tasks, Calendar and Contacts) and other Services like DropBox, Bitbucket, WebDAV and much more to come.

SCARLETRED

Grant in 2013
SCARLETRED is an international digital health scaleup transforming the skincare market with its AI-powered SCARLETRED®VISION platform. The company addresses the challenges of subjective skin assessments and the lack of standardization in dermatology through its certified medical device. The platform operates via a mobile app on smartphones and connects to a web-based system, allowing for the generation of smart imaging data and AI-driven decision support applications in dermatology and telemedicine. This award-winning technology is offered internationally through a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to biopharma companies, the cosmetics industry, hospitals, and medical professionals. Protected by worldwide patents, SCARLETRED facilitates standardized skin documentation and remote tracking of skin changes and treatment effects. Users can upload images to a cloud-based platform for objective analysis of visual skin changes over time, addressing various dermatologic conditions. The company's services cater to a wide range of applications, from B2B to B2B2C.

Prediki Prediction Services

Seed Round in 2012
Prediki Prediction Services operates a peer-to-peer platform designed for market research, opinion polling, and competitive intelligence through its patented Prediction Market 2.0 system. By incorporating gamification into a trading simulation, the platform encourages participants to provide accurate predictions and comments, rewarding them based on the correctness of their inputs rather than their time investment. This market mechanism aggregates numeric responses in real-time, yielding more accurate and reliable results compared to traditional research methods like questionnaires and focus groups. Additionally, an integrated social messaging system called Market Talk collects qualitative insights, enhancing the understanding of respondents' motivations. Prediki serves a diverse clientele, enabling them to make informed decisions through applications such as strategy testing, product and package testing, and customer value pricing research. The platform's ability to combine quantitative accuracy with rich qualitative data positions it as a valuable resource for both direct users and full-service market research firms.

kompany

Grant in 2012
kompany is a RegTech platform specializing in global business verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Singapore and the UK, kompany offers real-time access to primary source, time-stamped company information from over 150 jurisdictions. Its services include an API and a shareholder identification tool known as UBO discovery, which help financial institutions, payment service providers, insurers, and other regulated entities automate their due diligence processes. As a licensed clearing house and official distributor of business registers in various countries, kompany supports clients in adhering to the latest anti-money laundering regulations. The company boasts a diverse team of developers, regulatory experts, and product managers dedicated to enhancing business compliance and verification.

Miracor Medical

Series B in 2011
Miracor Medical is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies for treating severe cardiac diseases. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Awans, Belgium, the company specializes in the PiCSO Impulse System, which utilizes pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion. This system is designed to aid cardiac surgeons in treating patients who have experienced myocardial infarction, particularly those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. The PiCSO treatment aims to enhance microvascular perfusion and improve cardiac function by increasing blood flow to damaged heart tissue, potentially reducing the risk of heart failure following acute myocardial infarction.

emotion3D

Pre Seed Round in 2010
emotion3D specializes in advanced human perception software aimed at enhancing safety and user experience in the automotive industry. The company's technology analyzes camera images to extract detailed information about human bodies, including joint positions, head poses, and facial expressions, in real-time. This data is utilized in emotion3D's CABIN EYE product for in-cabin monitoring, which assesses the condition of drivers and passengers to detect drowsiness and fatigue, enabling timely interventions to prevent accidents or adjust safety measures during a crash. The software also supports features like adaptive vehicle control and gesture recognition to enrich the driving experience. By licensing its Human AI software to automotive suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), emotion3D plays a pivotal role in the development of human-centric sensing solutions, fostering innovation within the industry. With a growing customer base, the company is positioned as a key player in integrating cutting-edge technology into automotive products.

Themis Bioscience

Seed Round in 2009
Themis Bioscience N.V. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in immunomodulation to develop products aimed at protecting against infectious diseases. Founded in 2009, the company’s lead candidate, MV-CHIK, has successfully completed Phase II clinical trials for chikungunya treatment. Themis is also advancing vaccines targeting other infectious diseases, including Zika virus, Lassa fever, and MERS, along with developing therapeutics for cancer. Themis has established a research collaboration and exclusive licensing agreement with Merck & Co., enhancing its capabilities and market reach. The company is focused on progressing its innovative vaccine candidates through various clinical development phases while positioning itself as a valuable partner in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

KINAMU Business Solutions

Series A in 2007
KINAMU Business Solutions AG, founded in early 2007 as a spin-off from SAP, is headquartered 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 who possess 10 to 20 years of experience in the international IT sector, KINAMU emphasizes agility and flexibility, as reflected in its name, which means "agility" in Kiswahili. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including software, server hardware, and ongoing software maintenance and implementation support, aiming to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.

ON DEMAND Microelectronics

Series A in 2005
ON DEMAND Microelectronics AG, a fabless semiconductor company, provides integrated semiconductor solutions for the portable multimedia, mobile digital television, and home entertainment markets. It offers video/audio processing products for mobile applications, such as smart phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, portable games consoles, and video conferencing systems; and high definition television and video processing devices, including video and image processing for mobile digital television and home entertainment systems, as well as multimedia streaming devices. The company operates in Europe, the United States, and APAC, as well as in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea. ON DEMAND Microelectronics AG was founded in 2003 and is based in Vienna, Austria. The company has corporate, research, and development offices in Silicon Valley and Austin, as well as in Bangalore, India.

semanticlabs

Seed Round in 2005
Semanticlabs is a company that specializes in semantic analysis and search technologies. It has developed a semantic search and investigation engine that enhances the way users interact with information. The platform automatically generates mashups from diverse data sources and provides recommendations based on user behavior, facilitating effective data utilization. Additionally, it offers social media monitoring with high accuracy and displays related content across various formats, including text, images, and videos. By leveraging these capabilities, Semanticlabs enables clients to gain valuable insights from their data and optimize their information workflows, ultimately supporting new business strategies while remaining flexible and cost-effective.

semanticlabs

Debt Financing in 2005
Semanticlabs is a company that specializes in semantic analysis and search technologies. It has developed a semantic search and investigation engine that enhances the way users interact with information. The platform automatically generates mashups from diverse data sources and provides recommendations based on user behavior, facilitating effective data utilization. Additionally, it offers social media monitoring with high accuracy and displays related content across various formats, including text, images, and videos. By leveraging these capabilities, Semanticlabs enables clients to gain valuable insights from their data and optimize their information workflows, ultimately supporting new business strategies while remaining flexible and cost-effective.
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