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

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• VALANX Biotech — VALANX Biotech is a site-specific protein conjugation platform to enable fast and cost efficient protein-drug-conjugates development.
• 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.
• Invisible-Light Labs — Invisible Light Labs uses Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and nanoelectromechanical sensing technologies to enable chemical analysis of materials and nanomaterials that are available in minuscule amounts in a variety of industries, from environmental monitoring to pharmaceuticals.

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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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• 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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• Navidence — Navidence provides a transformative Real World Evidence (RWE) Design platform that enables organizations to efficiently adapt to the ever-increasing ecosystem of Real World Data (RWD) sources. The company unlocks the power of Computable Operational Definitions (CODefs) for RWE Design and RWD Assessment. Navidence's RWE Sherpa platform offerstools to streamline the process of defining an RWE study's data, making it easier for researchers to conduct their studies in the age of data.
• Rivia — Integrated Clinical Trial Intelligence. Drive therapeutic evaluation and trial management with real-time insights.
• Sober Sidekick — Gamified peer to peer support

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• Quibim — Quibim builds AI tools that turn MRI, CT and PET data into actionable predictions for hospitals and biopharma. Trusted in 230+ centers worldwide.
• 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.
• Jago Coffee — Jago Coffee serves freshly brewed coffee beverages wherever you are through a fleet of fully electric mobile cafes.

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

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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..

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• Cytocast — Cytocast is leveraging the integration of bioinformatics databases and patient data within a computer model to create a groundbreaking cell simulation software. This software holds the potential to revolutionize patient treatment, significantly impact the drug development process, and enable the identification of optimal therapeutic options. Thecomprehensive cell model that forms the basis of the technology combines molecular knowledge of how healthy cells function to understand the effects of perturbations caused by diseases and predict how drugs can modify cellular health.
• 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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• Living Proof — Living Proof was created for the purpose of applying advanced technology to solve the toughest beauty challenges from a completely fresh perspective. They are a team of scientists from outside beauty, led by MIT Institute Professor Dr. Bob Langer, and beauty authorities with a shared vision: to invent efficient formulas based on entirely newmolecules and breakthrough technologies for results you can see from across the room.
• ReadyForZero — ReadyForZero creates online financial software that helps people tackle any debt and protect their credit - automatically. It's not a "debt negotiation" or "debt settlement" service. The company was co-founded by Rod Ebrahimi and Ignacio Thayer as part of Y Combinator in the Summer of 2010. ReadyForZero is aventure-backed technical product team based in San Francisco.
• Seamless Receipts — Extensive selection of high-quality domain names. Knowledgeable, friendly customer support.

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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 — Mucki Protein is a beverage manufacturing company that produces and distributes a wide range of protein-based energy drinks.
• 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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• MDClone — The MDClone ADAMS Platform is a self-service, data analytics environment powering healthcare collaboration, innovation, and data-driven projects.
• Beijing Tianxing — Beijing Tianxing is a clinical solutions company for sports medicine for implants, arthroscopy devices, and sports medicine equipment.
• Aspen Neuroscience — personalized cell therapy Starts with you Learn More about our technology

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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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• NavierAI — Custom engineering agents for CAD, CFD, meshing, and simulation workflows.
• Chiral — Next-generation electronics with nanomaterials
• Surge — SurgeCare leverages immune profiling and AI to reveal early immune signatures and drive better decisions in surgery, trauma, infection, and beyond.

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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
• VALANX Biotech — VALANX Biotech is a site-specific protein conjugation platform to enable fast and cost efficient protein-drug-conjugates development.
• 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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• 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 —
• BeDimensional — New Material Solution

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• Neurable — Neurable develops software to understand human intent by using advanced machine learning techniques to classify the electrical signals produced by your brain. Neurable's software turns these biometric signals into actionable insights for measuring emotion and providing control of connected devices.
• Metri Bio —
• 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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• 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 — Henn GmbH & Co KG develops and commercializes rapid connecting systems for hoses in automotive engine blocks.
• CNSystems Medizintechnik — CNSystems Medizintechnik sells, manufactures, and develops equipment for non-invasive, continuous monitoring of blood pressure and other essential vital parameters. The company was founded in May 1998 as a spin-off from the Medical University and University of Technology Graz, Austria.

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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.