# Top 50 Hardware VC (Venture Capital) Funds in Austria in June 2026 ## tecnet equity - Type: VC Fund - Location: Sankt Polten, Niederosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 22 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Biotechnology tecnet equity is an Austrian venture capital fund investing in innovative high-tech companies with potential for significant growth. ## Speedinvest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 18 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services Speedinvest is a globally active European venture capital firm built on a simple belief: many move more. From six offices across EMEA, our sector-focused investment teams back relentless founders from pre–Seed to Growth with long-term conviction, providing day-one access to our global network of corporate customers, experts, industry leaders, andtop-tier follow-on investors to scale smarter and faster. Building lasting companies like Bitpanda (Austria), Moove (Nigeria), Gigs (U.S.), Tide (UK), ARX Robotics (Germany), Wayflyer (Ireland), GoStudent (Austria), Seqera Labs (Spain), and Cylib (Germany) — together. Big ideas may start with one. But scaling and winning take The Power of More. ## austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 13 - Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS The Austrian Economic Service mbH (aws) is the promotional bank of the Federal Government.The aws SME fund is the largest Austrian Fund for silent corporate investments, but also providers of equity. Founded in late 2009 by the Austrian Economic Service mbH (aws) - the Development Bank of the Federal - he has a term until 31/12/2025.The fund is currently endowed with EUR 80 million and participates in medium-sized companies and brings with it a fresh capital to develop new products or processes, for sales development to international expansion. ## aws Gründungsfonds - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology aws Gründerfonds is Austria's 70m venture capital fund. We invest as co-investor in Austrian high-growth start-ups in their later seed and (pre-)series-A stages. ## eQventure - Type: VC Fund - Location: Graz, Steiermark, Austria - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs ## Gamma Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology gcp gamma capital partners is an independent Venture Capital investment firm, focused on financing dynamic technology companies in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and CEE countries.They seek to achieve superior returns by finding assets with substantial potential in their regional and sectoral focus areas, before they appear on the radar screenof mainstream players in terms of stage and/or initial investment size. ## i4g Investment - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: SaaS, Sensor, Software Private owned Investment Company ## Smartworks Innovation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Corporate Round - Focus: Software, Energy, Mobile Enabling Visions. Today. Tomorrow. Together. ## QC·VENTURES - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Manufacturing QC·VENTURES is a Venture Capital investment platform of Q·ADVISERS that builds ad hoc investor syndicates around ideas and around a core team of experienced corporate finance professionals. We invest in companies that have potential for growth, disruption and ambition to scale internationally. Our focus is general tech and consumer products. ## Inventure Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Mobile, Apps Inventure Partners is an innovative investment fund focused on funding disruptive technology startups. The fund looks for teams with a novel approach to business models, and companies that are able to solve real problems and remove inefficiencies in the market. Inventure Partners backs a wide range of ventures across the technology industry, andthe fund’s portfolio currently includes on-demand service Gett (GetTaxi), leader in US telehealth American Well, long-distance bus tickets platform Busfor, and others. ## SOSV - Type: VC Fund - Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Software SOSV is a global, deep tech venture capital firm that operates the HAX and IndieBio startup development programs focused on human and planetary health. SOSV invests $500,000 in startups at their inception as they onboard either HAX or IndieBio for a 4-6 month period designed to accelerate the raise of their next institutional round. SOSV joins thelater rounds of HAX and IndieBio graduates. HAX, based in a 35,000 sq ft facility in Newark, NJ, is equipped with machine tools, 3D printers, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering labs, as well as on-staff engineering and design experts. SOSV's IndieBio has locations in NYC and San Francisco, both of which offer extensive services and facilities to founders including on-site BSL-2 labs, well equipped lab benches and hoods, and advanced lab equipment, such as chromatography equipment. ## xista science ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Medical, Software We invest in deep tech startups and academic spin-offs with a strong innovation based on science, engineering and technology. We invest as lead investor in pre-seed and seed stages and have the ability to follow on in later rounds. We understand the needs of science and tech based startups and offer tailored support for entrepreneurs. We areembedded in the venture capital scene, yet understand the language of science and the world of research. Thanks to our diverse team, our expertise and experience in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal, IP, and strategic consulting will support your startup right from the start. ## XISTA Science Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Biotechnology, Medical, Software We invest in deep tech startups and academic spin-offs with a strong innovation based on science, engineering and technology. We invest as lead investor in pre-seed and seed stages and have the ability to follow on in later rounds. We understand the needs of science and tech based startups and offer tailored support for entrepreneurs. We areembedded in the venture capital scene, yet understand the language of science and the world of research. Thanks to our diverse team, our expertise and experience in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal, IP, and strategic consulting will support your startup right from the start. ## Michael Grabner Media GmbH - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Finance MGM - MIchael Grabner Media GmbH. Business Angel for Startups ## ASKUR Invest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Electronics, Information Technology ASKUR Invest is an investment firm. ## Aquis Sanitär - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: iOS, Apps, Android Aquis Sanitär is supply sanitary equipment with infrared sensor operated electronic faucets in workd wide. ## WhatAVenture - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Robotics, Logistics, Transportation We build the corporate ventures of tomorrow. Our team of hands-on entrepreneurs join forces with industry leaders to create successful ventures and new revenue streams. ## Gaingels - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate in service of the LGBT+ community and its allies, investing in companies with LGBT+ founders and C-suite leaders at all stages of growth, as well as in more established companies resolved on building more inclusive teams, with a global portfolio of 130+ companies and $70M in deployed investment capital todate. The Gaingels network also actively supports its portfolio in identifying and recruiting diverse talent to their C-suite and board leadership teams and fosters a vibrant global community of industry leaders, investors, operators, and entrepreneurs who share a common goal for positive social change through business and successful investments. ## Bonsai Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Marketplace Bonsai Partners is a Venture Capital investment company based in Madrid, Spain. We invest in both primary and secondary opportunities in Tech startups from Europe. ## Mauthner Bio - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Electronics, Information Technology Mauthner Bio, die Spezialabteilung der Fritz Mauthner Handelsges.m.b.H & CoKG, ist Experte zur Vermarktung Von Biogetreide und Bio-Rohprodukten! ## VENTA GROUP - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: iOS, Apps, Android We, the VENTA Real Estate Group are your competent and ambitious partner in the field of real estate. We develop condominiums, rental apartments, offices and commercial space that are sustainable, productive and liveable. We gladly consider your individual wishes. ## Conor Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Analytics, Semiconductor Conor Venture Partners is a new breed technology venture capital fund and management company. Conor invests in early-stage companies originating from Nordic and Baltic countries. Investment areas include information and communications technology, embedded software, semiconductor technology, electronics, new materials and optics. ## M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning M12 are a venture capital fund, by Microsoft. Our investment teams are based globally to support your business from start up funding to Series C investment. ## Pioneers Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Linz, Oberosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Apps, Music 100% satisfaction guaranteed on every domain we sell. 30-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. Easy, fast and convenient shopping. ## Vivida - Type: VC Fund - Location: Roma, Lazio, Italy - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Electronics, Information Technology Vivida is an internet company that offers innovative, non-intrusive solutions to increase the visibility and monetization of any website.The company's solutions aim to tackle the mobile engagement crisis by creating new communication channels (vivida spaces™) with the users, transforming all the users and visitors into potential customers,and monetizing. With the company's powerful, patented algorithms paired with a fully customizable interface, Vivida’s solutions inject rich media content over any web, grabbing the user’s attention.Vivida is headquartered in Roma, Lazio in 2012. ## The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Grant, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Medical The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding agency for industrial research and development in Austria. As a "one-stop shop" offering a diversified and targeted programme portfolio, the FFG gives Austrian businesses and research facilities quick and uncomplicated access to research funding.The FFG was foundedon 1 September 2004 (pursuant to the FFG Act on establishing a research promotion agency, Federal Law Gazette I No. 73/2004). The FFG is wholly owned by the Republic of Austria, represented by the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) and the Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy (BMWFW). As a provider of funding services, however, the FFG also works for other national and international institutions. ## BayWa Venture - Type: VC Fund - Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Food and Beverage, Biotechnology, Sustainability BayWa Venture is the venture capital unit of BayWa. ## APEX Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Health Care APEX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in start-ups grounded in unique and protectable technology. They provide support and resources and aims to develop their start-ups in their respective field. Their initial focus areas include digital media, business intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and the future of work. ## Nina Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Software We deploy early stage capital to fuel the growth of need-driven health technology companies. ## PONTIS Venture Partners Management - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology PONTIS Capital manages two funds with total commitments of more than EUR 60 million, and is actively investing out of its second fund, PONTIS Growth Capital II (“PGC II”). The focus of PGC II is to invest in small and medium-sized growth companies with Established technology or other competitive advantage Existing proof-of-market in marketswith growth potential,Scalable business models, andHeadquarters in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) ## Acurio Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet Acurio Ventures partners with visionary founders to make history happen. Acurio Ventures is a European early-stage VC that invests across sectors and business models and that relies on its entrepreneurial DNA, flexible approach and proven value add to partner with the best founders out there. ## Energie360° - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Seed - Focus: Energy, Energy Storage, Battery One of Switzerland's largest gas distribution and energy services companies ## Point72 Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech Backed by Steven A. Cohen, our venture capital investing firm backs fintech, artificial intelligence and enterprise startups from seed stage to IPO. ## Square Enix - Type: VC Fund - Location: Shinjuku, Yamanashi, Japan - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Blockchain, Video Games, Gaming Square Enix develops, publishes, and markets interactive entertainment titles worldwide. It publishes online games, mobile entertainment, music, and DVDs. The company’s products include Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tomb Raider, Heroes & Generals, Deus Ex Human Revolution Director’s cut, Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack, SaGa Frontier OriginalSoundtrack, Xenogears Original Soundtrack, Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack, and Space Invaders.The company also provides PlayOnline, a cross-platform online community; and multiplayer online role-playing games for PC, Mac, and Linux. Square Enix was founded in 1989 and is based in El Segundo, California. ## GFR Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Gaming GFR Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups that are disrupting the consumer entertainment industry. GFR Fund is managed by GREE VR Capital, an affiliate of GREE Inc., a global leader in the mobile gaming industry.With over a decade of experience driving innovators in multi-platform entertainment,we see emerging technologies such as VR, AR, AI, Video Streaming and Blockchain as powerful tools that will propel the entertainment industry into a new generation of consumable content. We are looking for talented entrepreneurs who share our passion and values to help realize their vision and expand their businesses globally. ## Innovacom - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Mobile, Telecommunications Innovacom provides new technologies, hardware, and software products. They focus on the creation of financial and strategic value through support, networking, and the search for the best industrial partners for our startups in a context of open innovation. ## Verbund X Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Sensor, Parking, Internet Verbund X Ventures is a venture capital firm ## FJ Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Financial Services FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer facing startups. ## EIT Urban Mobility - Type: VC Fund - Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Transportation, Information Technology EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. Europe’s leading community for impact-driven start-ups and scale-ups in urban mobilityWe want to move cities toward a more sustainable future by partnering up with start-ups and scale-ups like yours. Our Impact Venturesdivision gives you access to funding and support channels to deliver financial, environmental and social impact on the urban landscapes around us. Our tools are: Funding through grants and equity investments, Knowledge and training through partner-led programmes, networking and introductions through dedicated support to our equity portfolio companiesOur investments provide you with a boost on your growth journey, and our network connects you with the right stakeholders in the public policy sector — on a regional, national and European-wide scale — to put your company on the map and bring your urban mobility services to the people who need it the most.If you’re like us and have a drive to shape the cities of our future, join our community of engaged and esteemed impactful ventures by applying for one of the many different programs we offer. ## ROBO Global - Type: VC Fund - Location: Dallas, Texas, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series C, Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Software ROBO Global is the creator of the first benchmark index series tracking the robotics & AI revolution for investors. ROBO Global is dedicated to providing innovation to investors with a sole focus on robotics, automation, and AI. ## TechInvest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Local, Mobile, Software TechInvest is an Austrian technology financing company which is owned by Hannes Bardach CEO of FREQUENTIS AG. TechInvest intends to invest in companies from the FREQUENTIS startup center when technology fits to the scope of FREQUENTIS business. ## Guidepost Growth Equity - Type: VC Fund - Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Private Equity, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software Guidepost Growth Equity is a Boston-based firm with years of operating and functional experience partnering with growth-stage companies using technology to transform industries. ## ISAI Cap Venture - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Geospatial, Government, Simulation ISAI Cap Venture is a technology and digital investment vehicle that makes VC, growth & LBO, and growth financing investments. ## RWA Invest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Korneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Computer, Electronics, Information Technology RWA Invest is a corporate venture capital arm of Raiffeisen Ware Austria. ## LandVault - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence In-Play is a non-intrusive monetization solution for games and digital spaces that puts player experience first. ## floud ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Robotics, Logistics, Transportation Investment company specializing in pre-seed and seed investements in the areas of SaaS & hardware. ## New Renaissance Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Gaming, 3D Technology This is the New Renaissance. We are an early-stage venture capital fund backing the next generation of cultural and creative leaders. ## Material V - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Retail, Fashion, Software Targeting disruptive ventures for a Material global impact. ## VERBUND AG - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Sensor, Parking, Internet Austria's largest electricity provider ## Next47 - Type: VC Fund - Location: Palo Alto, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series C, Series A - Focus: Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology Next47 is a $1.2 billion independent, global venture firm backed by Siemens AG. We specialize in enterprise-focused businesses, make fast decisions and share deep conviction with the teams we invest in. We have the resources and the motivation to unleash maximum potential in every startup we work with. We leverage our own global footprint as wellas the Siemens ecosystem that spans a broad set of industries across hundreds of countries and regions worldwide.