Top 25 Life Science Startup Investors in Austria (August 2026)

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• Ribbon Bio — Making The Impossible Possible
• Rivus Batteries — Rivus is a start-up that serves as the commercialization platform for the aqueous organic flow battery technology.
• G.ST Antivirals — G.ST Antivirals focuses on the development of antiviral drugs. G.ST Antivirals utilizes the viral dependency on the host cell metabolism and exploits this to design specific interventions counteracting viral nutrient supply.

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• subdron — subdron turns the seabed from a blind spot into a monitored domain.
• infrared.city — Redefine environmental simulations. Our bespoke AI models revolutionise performative design, slashing time, cost, and complexity. Access cutting-edge services effortlessly because innovation should be for everyone
• VALANX Biotech — VALANX Biotech is a site-specific protein conjugation platform to enable fast and cost efficient protein-drug-conjugates development.

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• GEMESYS — Gemesys creates a chip that functions similarly to the human brain in order to overcome processing constraints and empower AI with the hardware it needs to complete its destiny
• HyperHeat — HyperHeat is building a cutting-edge, all-electric heating solution designed to reach temperatures of up to 2,000°C. Using renewable electricity HyperHeat is providing an efficient alternative to fossil fuel combustion. With an efficiency rate of up to 98%, HyperHeat is ideal for retrofitting industrial processes, enabling significant CO2reductions across industries like steel, cement, and chemicals. The scalable technology offers a cost-efficient approach to decarbonizing thermal processes, with a potential to reduce global CO2 emissions by over 4.5 gigatons annually.
• TriLite Technologies — The world's smallest projection displays from TriLite take laser beam scanning technology to the next level, for augmented vision as light as the eyewear of today.

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• Biobase — Biobase is the agentic system for clinical data, closing the gap between clinical data and outcomes.
• Ladder Health — Ladder Health offers virtual pediatric therapy and support for early childhood developmental delays, including speech and physical therapy.
• Woodway Assurance — Woodway Assurance provides EviData, an AI-driven software for automated privacy assurance on de-identified and synthetic datasets.

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• Whytics — DAGI: higher-level causal models from spatiotemporal coarse‑graining Whytics builds tools to reveal and validate macro‑causal structure—the stable, higher-level variables that appear when many parts of a system interact across space and time.
• Klothea Bio — Klothea Bio is a protein well known for its powerful anti-aging capabilities, such as tumor suppression, neuroprotection, and antioxidative actions. As people age, their klotho levels drop to harmful levels. The metabolic disease syndrome will be the focus of the first investigations, while later studies will try to extend therapeutic applicationsto cancer, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and other age-related diseases.
• Yuva Biosciences — Using cutting edge mitochondrial science to develop cosmeceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

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• xWatts — xWatts is an intelligent energy management software that reduces energy costs and emissions in commercial buildings.
• Stamp Free — stampfree.ai Digital Shipping Solutions enables customers to send parcels and returns with just a phone conveniently and securely.
• Cordance Medical — Improving outcomes for patients with brain diseases

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• NavierAI — Navier AI CFD platform allows aerospace and mechanical engineers to design high-performance machines with ease.
• Chiral — Next-generation electronics with nanomaterials
• Karavela — Karavela is a company developing a "foundation model" of the human brain using large-scale brain imaging data (like MRI) and AI.

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• iVent — We provide powerful, flexible digital venues and best-in-class human support to make your virtual events and hybrid events work.
• Spottitt — Spottitt is the top AI geospatial data provider that uses satellites to help you in the risk assessment and management of critical assets.
• SOMAREALITY — SOMAREALITY provides eye tracking solutions for diverse industries. Improve healthcare, automotive, research & aviation with real-time cognitive insights.

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• SOMAREALITY — SOMAREALITY provides eye tracking solutions for diverse industries. Improve healthcare, automotive, research & aviation with real-time cognitive insights.

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• SOMAREALITY — SOMAREALITY provides eye tracking solutions for diverse industries. Improve healthcare, automotive, research & aviation with real-time cognitive insights.

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• SOMAREALITY — SOMAREALITY provides eye tracking solutions for diverse industries. Improve healthcare, automotive, research & aviation with real-time cognitive insights.

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• Lob — Lob provides direct mail and address verification APIs that allow businesses to send timely, personalized, automated offline communications to their customers.
• Jibe — ICIMS is a leading talent acquisition platform offering AI-powered applicant tracking, candidate engagement, onboarding, employer branding, and career site software to help organizations hire top talent at scale.
• Partnerware — Partnerware maximizes speed-to-market™ for channel-focused companies with the leading B2B Partner Relationship Management (PRM) solution, delivering measurable channel results in Internet time. As a multi-channel sales approach becomes critical in delivering value-added solutions to the marketplace, the need for PRM has grown dramatically.Partnerware provides distinct benefits for companies looking to leverage the power of indirect - Faster channel execution (from channel recruiting to product launches)- Measurable results from partner programs, channel marketing funds, and partner sales efforts- Increased market responsiveness to leap frog and stay ahead of competition- Easy implementation by deploying Web-based Partner Relationship Management solutions in Internet time

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• Sarcura — Sarcura GmbH is an Austrian deep-tech startup developing an instrument platform for the industrial manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. Our platform combines silicon chip technology and microfluidic processing to enable real-time process control and manipulation on a cellular level, enabling a fully automated and modular manufacturing system..
• AttoCore — AttoCore provides ultra-compact, efficient, secure, flexible and robust 5G private networking products ideal for in Industry 4.0, Manufacturing, Logisitics, Mining, Energy, Critical Comms and Defense applications
• MagForce NT GmbH — MagForce AG, a medical device company, operates in the field of nanotechnology-based cancer treatment in Germany. The company offers NanoTherm therapy that treats solid tumors through the intratumoral generation of heat by activating superparamagnetic nanoparticles. It also provides NanoTherm, a ferrofluid liquid containing superparamagnetic ironoxide nanopracticles that is activated in an alternating magnetic field; NanoPlan, a treatment planning software; and NanoActivator, a magnetic field applicator for therapy. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

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• ISAAC — ISAAC is an innovative tech company at the forefront of enhancing structural resilience through advanced active mass damper systems. Specializing in seismic and wind protection, ISAAC's solutions dynamically improve the stability of existing buildings and infrastructure. Utilizing non-invasive retrofitting techniques, our active mass dampersenhance the safety and comfort of structures under dynamic loads without altering their original aesthetics. This approach not only safeguards buildings during natural events but also contributes to greener construction practices by avoiding extensive reconstruction, aligning with sustainable development goals in urban environments.
• BeNewtral — Il futuro delle costruzioni rispetta l'ambiente
• BeDimensional — New Material Solution

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• Sarcura — Sarcura GmbH is an Austrian deep-tech startup developing an instrument platform for the industrial manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. Our platform combines silicon chip technology and microfluidic processing to enable real-time process control and manipulation on a cellular level, enabling a fully automated and modular manufacturing system..
• WorkNode — Worknode is shaping the future of work. With modern technology and a deep understanding of labor market dynamics, we make flexible work safe, simple, and sustainable for both individuals and companies.For individuals, Worknode enables earning and getting paid like an employee without starting a company. For businesses, we provide a digitalemployer-of-record service that streamlines the management of external talent with full compliance, transparency, and efficiency.By building the digital infrastructure for a more flexible workforce, Worknode creates new opportunities for people to shape their careers and for companies to scale with the right skills at the right time. More than a platform, Worknode is a partner in driving a modern, dynamic, and inclusive way of working.

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• CardiAQ Valve Technologies — CardiAQ Valve Technologies (CVT), a privately held company, is developing innovative approaches to heart valve replacement and is initially focused on transcatheter mitral valve implantation (TMVI).
• Sonendo — Sonendo developing innovative technologies to transform dentistry by Saving Teeth Through Sound Science®. The GentleWave® System shows significant improvements in clinical efficacy and practice efficiency when compared to standard root canal treatment.1,2, 3 Sonendo is the parent company of TDO® Software, the developer of the most widely usedendodontic practice management software in the world, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO software seamlessly integrates practice management, imaging, social media, referral reporting, CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave System.
• Acceleron Pharma — At Merck, we're following the science to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats. Get a glimpse of how we work to improve lives.

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• PROPCORN AI — At PROPCORN, our goal is to harness the power of AI to automatically unlock the full real estate building potential of our customers, enabling them to make faster and more accurate decisions in real-time.
• Ribbon Bio — Making The Impossible Possible
• Greenwood-Power — Greenwood-Power is the leading innovator for non-conventional transformers. Let's talk about your individual requirements - CONTACT US TODAY!

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• Neurable — Neurable is a neurotechnology company specializing in developing AI-powered tools for brain signal translation and brain-computer interface technology. Utilizing patented signal processing, developed through research across labs and institutions, and advanced by a scientific and expert product team, its platform enables high-performancebrain-computer interface in everyday devices.
• Pally — Pally is an AI Agent for your network.
• Ternary Therapeutics — Ternary Therapeutics is a biotechnology research center that specializes in bioinformatics and medicinal chemistry services.

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• refinq — Our platform helps companies transform climate and biodiversity risks into opportunities to reduce costs, future-proof operations, and stay competitive.
• OPTIMUSE — Optimuse provides an AI-based solution that supports the pre-design phase of building renovation. The platform converts building data into a digital twin to create accurate models for planning. It integrates data such as room types, thermal properties, and HVAC systems. The system runs energy simulations to calculate heating, cooling, lighting, andequipment needs. It helps design technical systems by defining the quantity, sizing, and configuration of components. The platform develops renovation plans by modeling financial, energy, and emissions outcomes. It also offers tools for cost calculation, performance monitoring, and collaboration across project teams.
• Another Earth — Another Earth is building an AI-powered simulation and synthetic data platform for Earth Observation. As our planet changes, AI models need scalable, high-quality training data to keep pace. Another Earth provides synthetic data, scenario simulations and predictions required to accelerate AI development, and enable faster, smarterdecision-making—enabling smarter decisions for a more resilient world.

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• The Siesta Group — The Siesta Group is a comprehensive service provider supporting the measurement of sleep, wakefulness and brain activity in clinical trials and research in the CNS field. This encompasses, among others, high quality services concerning polysomnography (PSG), pharmaco-electroencephalography (pharmaco-EEG), event-related potentials (ERP) andactigraphy.Our services range from consultation, site selection, site training, centralized data scoring and analysis, data quality control, to device rentals. Innovative software technology, secure data transfer, state-of-the-art scientific know-how, and flexible processes, all compliant with ICH-GCP and other regulation, ensure the best possible endpoints in measuring sleep, wake and brain activity in your trial.The Siesta Group is the developer of Somnolyzer 24x7, the world's most reliable and valid tool for computer-assisted sleep scoring for clinical and diagnostic purposes.The use of Somnolyzer 24x7 and its related EEG analysis tools in your clinical trial ensures a quality of endpoints unsurpassed by other providers in the field.

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• hypt — hypt is a Swiss based SaaS marketing solution that empowers companies to digitalize word-of-mouth. By using our word-of-mouth manager companies are able to activate 40% of their customers to send out a personal recommendation to their peers increasing sales through word-of-mouth by 4 times. Our solution empowers our ICP customers in the finance andinsurance segments to strategically use and optimize the most authentic and cost effective advertising channel – word-of-mouth – and makes it an accessible asset of every marketing mix.
• LipoCheck — LipoCheck is a healthtech startup that focuses on improving the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema, a condition that affects millions of women. The company offers a digital platform that serves as a support system for patients and treating physicians. LipoCheck's services include helping patients recognize lipedema and providing assistance inbecoming symptom-free. The platform was developed with the experiences of practicing doctors, product managers, and software developers. In addition to its digital services, LipoCheck also offers a range of merchandise including hoodies and shirts.
• vitrealab — Enlighten. Your perspective. Light Engines for AR glasses.

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• Icomasoft — Icomasoft ag is a Swiss pioneer of agent-less software solutions providing unprecedented transparency across your virtual and physical IT infrastructure in heterogeneous datacenters.IcomasoftÂ:registered: software solutions collect essential information for mission-critical and business-critical decisions and provide simplified, automated tasksthat support administrators, IT managers and Executives to easily and confidently analyze, plan and optimize their IT capacity. icomasoftÂ:registered: software solutions are vital for your datacenter clarity.
• Henn GmbH & Co KG — A connection system manufacturer in Austria. High-quality VDA/SAE couplings for charge air cooling water systems used by OEMs worldwide
• CNSystems Medizintechnik — Non-invasive, continuous blood pressure & hemodynamics: cardiovascular assessment (syncope), hypotension & fluid management (CNAP technology)

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• Cytocast — Imagine a world where new therapies can be discovered and developed in a fraction of what it takes now.
• Iskra — Iskra offers web3 gaming opportunities using blockchain and rewards its stakeholders based on their participation.
• On Vacation — On Vacation is a chat-based concierge service where customers may get help making reservations and getting personalized and optimal tours from travel specialists.

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• Saturo — Eine Flasche Saturo = eine vollwertige Mahlzeit mit 36 g Protein und 26 Vitaminen & Mineralstoffen. Ohne zugesetzten Zucker. Jetzt probieren.
• Mucki Protein — Ready to drink protein mit den hochwertigsten Rohstoffen, hergestellt in den Alpen!
• Luminous Labs GmbH — Welcome to Luminous Labs - we are one of the leading photobiomodulation and red light therapy companies in Europe. With a strong focus on research and development we are expanding the human health-span with our non-invasive technology. One photon at a time, starting with female fertility and longevity.

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• MixRift — MIXRIFT - game developers specialized in Mixed Reality
• unspun — From 3D scan to perfect fitting custom jeans. unspun makes each pair of jeans unique to your actual body and design. On a mission to reduce global carbon emissions by 1%. As seen in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, Time's Best Inventions, and PopSci's Best of What's New. Welcome to the future of apparel.
• Mesa Quantum — Unlock the potential of chip-scale quantum sensing for enhanced Position, Navigation, And Timing capabilities. Explore Mesa Quantum's practical solutions.