Top 15 Life Science Startup Investors in Austria in September 2025
A list of 15 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Life science startups based in Austria. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Life science companies from Austria. We update this investor list every month.Top 15 Life Science Startup Investors in Austria in September 2025
Investor | Life Science Austria investments |
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xista science ventures | 3 |
xista science ventures | 3 |
Longevitytech.fund | 2 |
APEX Ventures | 2 |
Nina Capital | 2 |
APEX Ventures | 2 |
R42 Group | 2 |
FastVentures | 1 |
Biogena | 1 |
tecnet equity | 1 |
HCVC | 1 |
Axilium Holding | 1 |
Gateway Ventures | 1 |
OrbiMed | 1 |
SOSV | 1 |
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.
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Investment focus
- Biotechnology, Medical, Medical Device
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Austria, France, Slovenia
Portfolio highlights
- Syntropic Medical GmbH — Syntropic is a medical device company that develops novel technologies that helps for the treatment of psychiatric diseases and the improvement of cognitive abilities.
- 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.
- HEPHAISTOS-Pharma — Hephaistos Pharma is a developing weapons firm. They provide services for oncology, immunotherapy, and cancer. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website.
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.
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Investment focus
- Biotechnology, Medical, Software
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Austria, Slovenia
Portfolio highlights
- subdron — subdron focuses on data processing in underwater inspections and autonomous underwater navigation.
- 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 — Protein conjugation. Specific, fast and cost effective.
Investing globally in technologies extending healthy lifespans
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- Biotechnology, Health Care, Personal Health
- Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed
- United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands
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- 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.
- MitoRx Therapeutics — Developing revolutionary mitochondrial-protective therapeutics which reverse mitochondrial dysfunction to arrest decline in muscular dystrophy and neurodegeneration. MitoRx Therapeutics' first-in-class first-in-target platform has potential to arrest the progression of some of the most challenging diseases.
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.
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- Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Germany, United Kingdom, Austria
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- Quibim — Leading radiomics company pioneering quantitative imaging biomarkers and medical applications in precision medicine.
- Robeaute — Redesigning the future of neurosurgery by creating the new standard device that will provide surgeons with seamless access to delicate areas of the brain parenchyma and with real-time data.
- 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.
We deploy early stage capital to fuel the growth of need-driven health technology companies.
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Investment focus
- Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Medical
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Portfolio highlights
- CryoCloud — CryoCloud Accelerate your protein structure determination - Bring your cryo-EM data analysis to the next level by using our cloud-based image analysis workflow.
- EarlySight — EarlySight start-up company is founded in order to accelerate the development and to bring the technology to clinics.
- Magentiq Eye Ltd — AI assisted colonoscopy by MAGENTIQ EYE set a new standard of , recognized by the gastroenterology community for its superior performance.
APEX Ventures is a deep-tech and medical-focused venture capital firm.
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- Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Germany, United Kingdom, Austria
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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.
R42 Group is a venture fund and an institute which invents, invests and informs covering AI, deep science, 5G mobile, biotech and fintech.
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- Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology
- Seed, Funding Round, Pre-Seed
- United Kingdom, United States, Austria
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- Healx — At Healx we use AI drug discovery to develop new treatments for rare diseases. We bring treatments from prediction to patient.
- xWatts — xWatts is an intelligent energy management software that reduces energy costs and emissions in commercial buildings.
- Senisca — Developing a new generation of senotherapeutic interventions to target the diseases and aesthetic signs of ageing.
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- Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Hungary, South Korea, United States
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- 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.
- NextChapter — NextChapter is a digital commerce platform that acquires and operates Coupang and Naver-based online native brands in Korea. NextChapter is backed by BlueRun Ventures/BRV Capital Management, Goodwater Capital, Klim Ventures, Fast Ventures and Sandbox Network.NextChapter was founded in 2021 by Joshua Kwon and Jay Chung and is headquarteredin Seoul, Korea.
Biogena develops, produces & markets high-quality dietary supplements.
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- Food and Beverage, Fitness, Health Care
- Seed
- Austria, United States
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- NEOH USA — NEOH USA is a fast growing new food brand from Kirkland, WA and the leader in Crossbars. It satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt. Crossbars taste as great as a candy bars but are protein bars.
- Saturo — Saturo is Europe’s first meal replacement product in a bottle, offering balanced and healthy nutrition.
- 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.
tecnet equity is an Austrian venture capital fund investing in innovative high-tech companies with potential for significant growth.
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Investment focus
- Software, SaaS, Information Technology
- Seed, Funding Round, Series A
- Austria
Portfolio highlights
- Sipfront — Sipfront helps telecom operators to deliver better services by automating 24/7 active monitoring and by providing a test framework to simulate customer calls at scale
- Orderlion — Streamline your wholesale business with Orderlion's ordering app. Automate orders, boost sales, and enhance customer loyalty. Find out more!
- VALANX Biotech — Protein conjugation. Specific, fast and cost effective.
HCVC is an early-stage Venture Capital firm backing hardtech companies worldwide. Beyond its fund, HCVC supports hardtech founders through Hardware Club, a selective global community of 500+ startups with dedicated resources, partnerships and events.
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Investment focus
- Software, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- United States, France, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- Karman+ — Mining near Earth asteroids
- Fuse Vectors — Fuse Vectors is disrupting the manufacturing process in order to provide universal access to gene therapy.
- Orakl Oncology — Cultivated with love by the Orakl team.
Axilium Holding
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- Life Science, Biotechnology, Semiconductor
- Seed
- Austria
Portfolio highlights
- 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..
Gateway Ventures is Austria's biggest network of startup investors with currently over 4000 investors. We foster the Austrian and European startup eco-system by connecting investors and startups. Our startup portfolio covers FinTech, CleanTech, HeathTech, IT & Software, Big Data & Social Impact. We have financed >40 startups withseed fundings over € 30M+Gateway Ventures was founded in December 2015. Over 1000 investors and 200 partners are currently participating in the network, including European incubators, accelerators and VCs.https://www.gateway.ventures
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Investment focus
- Software, Information Technology, Apps
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- Germany, Austria, Estonia
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- Mediaire — mediaire supports radiologists with AI-based tools for MRI reporting. This enables them to make a more accurate and objective assessment even faster.
- Pilzling — Bio-Pilze direkt aus deiner Stadt.
- 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.
Leading Global Healthcare Platform with Deep Proprietary Resources and Global Industry Coverage.
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Investment focus
- Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
- Series B, Series A, Series C
- United States, China, Israel
Portfolio highlights
- Aerin Medical — Aerin Medical offers VivAer for nasal airway obstruction treatment and RhinAer for chronic runny nose treatment. Lasting relief when other solutions fall short.
- Stairway Medical — Stairway Medical is a developer of implantable brain-computer interface technology.
- Helicore Biopharma — Helicore Biopharma is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge treatments for obesity and related disorders.
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.
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Investment focus
- Biotechnology, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed
- United States, India, United Kingdom
Portfolio highlights
- 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.
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