# Top 50 Machine Learning Startup Investors in Austria in June 2026

## xista science ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria
- Relevant deals: 6
- 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.

## austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 6
- Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology

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.

## Segnalita
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Wattens, Tirol, Austria
- Relevant deals: 6
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Information Technology

Segnalita is very proud of working together with passionate entrepreneurs and promising companies. With a focus on the future and the ongoing expansion of their portfolio they are continuously looking for enthusiastic founders and their ideas.

## XISTA Science Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria
- Relevant deals: 6
- 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.

## aws Gründungsfonds
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 6
- 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.

## APEX Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 4
- 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.

## Ventech
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet

On-the-ground expert investors in early-stage digital. Ready to meet you, wherever you are.

## seed + speed Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence

Empowering visionary founders with pre-seed and seed funding for B2B software innovation. Partner with us to turn your aspirations into thriving businesses. Our expert support ensures your journey to success.

## PUSH VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Apps, Health Care

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## The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## tecnet equity
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Sankt Polten, Niederosterreich, Austria
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## 42CAP
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS

We are peers amongst entrepreneurs helping the brave to build game-changing companies, just like we have done ourselves.

## Speedinvest
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 3
- 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.

## Schnidar Harald
- Type: Angel
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Focus: mHealth, Software, Biopharma

Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Scientist and Inventor

## 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.

## 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.

## Martin Global AG
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Buchs, Inner-Rhoden, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Analytics, Logistics

Martin Global AG are some of the factors by which our experienced team, actively performs a variety of industries, good ideas and product.

## Lunar Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Lunar Ventures is a deep-tech, seed-stage venture fund with a team of 3 deep-tech expert partners in Berlin  that come from science, and business in deep tech companies. The firm particularly invests across Europe into founders building high potential startups that specialize in artificial intelligence or machine learning,  blockchain,cybersecurity, big data, analytics, or other industries.

## KOMPAS VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Construction, Information Technology

KOMPAS is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv. We fund breakthrough innovations that accelerate the digital transformation and decarbonisation of the building and manufacturing industries. KOMPAS invests €1.0 – 5.0 million in Seed and Series A rounds with continued support throughout thecompany’s entire lifecycle.
We partner with exceptional founders who disrupt the way buildings are designed, built and managed. We strive to eliminate emissions from building and manufacturing activity, reduce energy consumption, promote sustainable building materials, eliminate waste and support a circular economy. We invest in digital technology and automation to make industrial processes from procurement to manufacturing more efficient. We operate with purpose whilst delivering strong financial returns to our investors.

## Working Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Redwood City, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Supply Chain Management, Software, Machine Learning

Working Capital process is supply chain intervention, philanthropic sidecar, and theory of change. They invests in scalable innovations to meet the growing corporate demand for more transparent and ethical supply chains addressing the urgent need to protect vulnerable workers and source responsibly.

## a16z crypto
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Menlo Park, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology

A16z crypto is a $300M venture fund that will invest in crypto companies and protocols. The company's fund is designed to include features of traditional venture capital, updated to the modern crypto world.

## Stride.VC
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, SaaS, FinTech

Stride.VC is a London-based seed-stage tech fund; a small team of dedicated venture investors backing small teams of passionate entrepreneurs.  We favour prototypes over powerpoints and whiteboards over boards.  We love our craft.

## Matterwave Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

We empower early-stage hardware and software companies to reshape industrial value chains and become global leaders.

## 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.

## Open Field Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

Open Field Capital

## Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Grant
- Focus: Medical, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

Austria Wirtschaftsservice is an investment firm.

## Air Street Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Biotechnology

Air Street Capital provides venture capital funding and strategic support focused on early-stage companies that develop products based on artificial intelligence. It invests primarily at pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages in firms working on AI-first technology, software infrastructure, machine-learning tools, and AI-enabled life scienceapplications. The firm pairs capital investment with advisory input on product, market, and technology strategy, and facilitates connections to its broader network of AI and technology stakeholders. Air Street Capital also shares industry insights through publications and community initiatives aimed at supporting AI and related tech ecosystems.

## Dr. Cornelius Boersch
- Type: Angel
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech

Dr. Cornelius (“Conny”) Boersch is an entrepreneur, business angel and founder of numerous technology companies. Conny is considered one of the bestconnected networkers in the tech and start-up scene. He is the founder of the global company builder Mountain Partners as well as the global co-investment company Conny & Co. Conny initiated theEntrepreneurs Day at the Tegernsee, one of the most exclusive conferences in Europe and regularly holds speeches at universities or tech events all over the world. As a business angel, he has invested in more than 300 companies since 1995 and was voted “European Business Angel of the Year” in 2009. He is a European Investment Fund (EIF) - certified super angel, which means that, subject to certain restrictions, the EIF matches all of his startup investments 1 to 1.As an entrepreneur, Conny previously founded the stock-listed RFID-based companies ACG, Smartrac and Identiv as well as the cashless payment systems provider Sandpiper. For his activities he was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2000. Politically, Conny acted as advisor to Dr. Guido Westerwelle, former president of the German Liberal Party, FDP, Vice-Chancellor and Foreign Minister of Germany from 2009 to 2012.He studied at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Essen with a thesis on venture capital and investing. He later also acted as honorary professor and held lectures at the University of Essen.

## Venionaire Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, SaaS, FinTech

Venionaire Capital is an Entrepreneurial Partner for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Corporates in Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments.

## Dr. Georg Hoblik
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Software, Analytics, Construction

Dr. Georg Hoblik

## Earlybird Venture Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Founded in 1997, Earlybird is a pan-European VC investor backing tech-enabled companies and investing in their growth and development. Funds include Earlybird, Earlybird Health, Growth Opportunities.

## Nina Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Relevant deals: 1
- 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.

## eQventure
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Graz, Steiermark, Austria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs

## Qasar Younis
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Transportation

Mr. Qasar Younis is the Founder of Talkbin. Mr. Younis serves as a Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Y Combinator. He is responsible to manage all Y Combinator events, operations, finance and legal functions, as well as advise startups. Previously, he served as a Part-Time Partner at the firm.

## Nova Capital Management
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Software, Automotive, Health Care

The typical market transaction involves the sale of one company at a time. However, there are situations where disposing of holdings in a number of businesses, in a single transaction, brings significant benefits - together with substantial time and cost efficiencies.Whether seeking a solution to illiquidity, the disposal of legacy assets orthe freedom to implement strategic change, Nova offers the corporate and financial sellers an efficient and market value solution. Unlocked from their holdings, investors and owners are better positioned to focus on the benefits and opportunities this significant step change brings.Although principally an acquirer, Nova can also work with investors in private equity funds, where there is the need for a Replacement Manager or General Partner.

## Peak Pride
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Medical, Health Diagnostics

Multi family office investing in proptech, digital health & sustainability

## Bosch Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology

Invented for life: we want our products to spark enthusiasm, improve quality of life, and help conserve natural resources.

## Venture Partners AG
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Internet, Software, Biotechnology

Venture Partners AG is a leading European Venture firm with locations in Switzerland and Boston.

## Archetype
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Blockchain

Archetype is an early-stage venture firm focused on accelerating the decentralized future. We back the next generation of crypto founders that will disrupt the status quo, create entirely new markets, and are maniacally dedicated to their craft.

## OpAmp Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Vienna, Virginia, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Convertible Note
- Focus: Battery, Hardware, CleanTech

OpAmp Capital is a pre to seed-stage VC fund with global reach. We invest in creative founders producing disruptive technologies and support them beyond their capital needs.

## 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.

## F-Technologies
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lustenau, Vorarlberg, Austria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Internet

F-Technologies supports and promotes the concept of emerging businesses, ensuring their long-term success. F-Technologies is located in Lustenau, Vorarlberg, Austria.

## Reventura
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: SaaS, Retail, Machine Learning

Reventura

## b2venture
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Saint Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology

B2venture is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in digital and industrial technology companies. B2venture invests EUR 100m+ per year in high-growth companies with ticket sizes from EUR 0.25m to 3.5m.

## OurCrowd
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Jerusalem, Yerushalayim, Israel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Seed
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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## 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.

## Maxar Technologies
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Geospatial, Government, Simulation

Integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence capabilities that make global change visible, information actionable and space accessible.

## Alpha Intelligence Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Machine Learning

Alpha Intelligence Capital (AIC) is an entrepreneurs-led, entrepreneurs-invested, global closed-end private venture capital fund. It invests in deep Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology-based companies. (AI is the science of self-learning software algorithms that execute tasks otherwise typically performed byhumans.)We believe that AI is the Future. Our core focus lies in companies in the Series-A to Series-D stages, with deep expertise in the algorithmic sciences and their application to developing breakthrough products and to solving real business problems.The Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) is ODDO BHF Private Equity, a French Private Equity Fund-of-Fund manager. It is responsible for risk management and compliance. The investment advisor is Venture Smart Asia Limited, a Hong Kong licensed venture-capital-focused asset management and advisory firm.Our investment committee and advisory team come from executive level positions at Fortune 500 companies and successful startups, universities, private equity firms, ventures and funds. With a long history and strong background in a variety of industries, we use our expert experience to promote both long and short-term wealth generation.

## Crista Galli Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Health Care, Medical, Wellness

Physician-led venture capital investing in TechBio, DeepTech Healthcare, and Digital Health.

## EIT Health
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Grant, Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: Health Care, Medical Device, Medical

EIT Health is a network of best-in-class health innovators backed by the EU. We deliver solutions to enable European citizens to live longer, healthier lives.

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