Top 15 Life Science Startup Investors in Austria in December 2024
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 December 2024
Investor | Life Science Austria investments |
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xista science ventures | 3 |
xista science ventures | 3 |
APEX Ventures | 2 |
Longevitytech.fund | 2 |
R42 Group | 2 |
Nina Capital | 2 |
FastVentures | 1 |
Axilium Holding | 1 |
SOSV | 1 |
Pace Ventures | 1 |
HCVC | 1 |
Lansdowne Investment Company Cyprus | 1 |
OrbiMed | 1 |
tecnet equity | 1 |
NovaCapital | 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 — 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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- Biotechnology, Medical, Software
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Austria, Slovenia
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- 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.
APEX Ventures is a deep-tech and medical-focused venture capital firm.
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- Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- 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 a climate tech startup, that develops a breakthrough solution for zero-carbon industrial heat at very high temperatures.
- 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.
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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- 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.
- Rejuvenation Technologies — Rejuvenation Technologies is a biotechnology company that developed nucleoside-modified TERT mRNA to safely and rapidly extend telomeres. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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.
We deploy early stage capital to fuel the growth of need-driven health technology companies.
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- Health Care, Artificial Intelligence, Software
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- United States, United Kingdom, Austria
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- Noah Labs — Noah Labs is a compant that creates AI-powered software solutions for medical care and research that help diagnose, manage illnesses, and guide interventions.
- Rivia — Integrated Clinical Trial Intelligence. Drive therapeutic evaluation and trial management with real-time insights.
- Lillian Care — Lillian is building a nationwide network of health facilities in Germany.
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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.
Axilium Holding
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- Life Science, Biotechnology, Semiconductor
- Seed
- Austria
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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..
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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- Biotechnology, Health Care, Software
- Seed, Convertible Note, Pre-Seed
- United States, India, United Kingdom
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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.
Powering progress towards climate and health.
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- Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology
- Seed, Funding Round, Pre-Seed
- United States, Germany, Austria
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- Clearly.Earth — Decarbonise your fleet whilst saving costs
- Turnover Labs — Turnover Labs strives to decarbonize the chemical production business and transform how the world generates petrochemicals.
- Dunia Innovation — Catalysing the energy transition.
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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- Software, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
- Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- United States, France, United Kingdom
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- Cowboy — Meet Cowboy, the connected electric bike for urban riders. With an intuitive motor to sense your pedaling force and a companion app in the cockpit to guide your ride, tune into a newfound freedom in the city.
- atmio — atmio helps natural gas operations to find, fix and report methane emissions easily.
- Orakl Oncology — Cultivated with love by the Orakl team.
Lansdowne Investment Company Cyprus
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- Life Science, Biotechnology, Semiconductor
- Seed
- Austria
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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..
Leading Global Healthcare Platform with Deep Proprietary Resources and Global Industry Coverage.
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- Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical
- Series B, Series A, Series C
- United States, China, Israel
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- ADCendo — ADCendo ApS is a biotech company dedicated to developing new types of anti-cancer drugs. We focus on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) directed at novel targets, that have been found to be overexpressed by several cancer forms, that are all characterized by a significant unmet need for novel treatment.
- Avenzo Therapeutics — Developing the next generation of oncology therapies for patients.
- Lomond Therapeutics — Targeting escape mutations in hematological cancers with first and best in class medicines.
tecnet equity is an Austrian venture capital fund investing in innovative high-tech companies with potential for significant growth.
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- Software, SaaS, Information Technology
- Seed, Funding Round, Series A
- Austria
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- 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 — Orderlion is aiming to become the gold standard for online ordering of restaurants & hotels from all their suppliers. Orderlion is already available in more than 20 cities in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and France with over 1.000 restaurants and hundreds of suppliers.Orderlion was designed for all types of hospitalitybusinesses (café, restaurant, hotel, chain). The order platform combines all suppliers and products in one app and enables customer-specific pricing. With little effort, the entire inventory of restaurants can be recorded and activated for automatic ordering processes. Orderlion counts numerous prominent restaurants among its customers. Orderlion was founded by Stefan Strohmer and Patrick Schubert in 2018 and has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria.
- VALANX Biotech — Protein conjugation. Specific, fast and cost effective.
NovaCapital invests in the union between entrepreneurs and innovation. It offers international and managerial experience, to transform innovative start-ups and already established companies into structured companies, with managerial skills and an international network.
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- Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Italy, Austria
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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.
- 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..
- Newarc srl — With the help of technology, we simplify and improve the home buying and selling process.
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