# Top 50 Sustainability Startup Investors in Austria in June 2026 ## 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. ## Johann "Hansi" Hansmann - Type: Angel - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 5 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Health Care, Fitness Dr. Johann ‘Hansi’ Hansmann was born in Austria and studied economics in Vienna. He spent the major part of his professional life working as an executive in the pharmaceutical industry in Austria, Germany, UK and Spain. He gathered several years of entrepreneurial experience running successfully his own pharmaceutical company in Spain afterconducting a management buy-out of a big pharmaceutical plant, making an exit in 2003. Since this time he is active as investor and business angel. He currently holds investments with a geographical focus on Austria, Germany, UK and Spain both internet and in the health industry. He led Runtastic, shpock, mysugr and just recently durchblicker and Busuu to extraordinary exits. He was president of the ‘Austrian Angels Investors Association’ until 2021, was awarded 'Best European Early Stage Investor' in 2016 by eban.org and is now based in Vienna and tries to find spare time to ride his mountain bike. ## austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Grant, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS 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. ## Alfred Luger - Type: Angel - Location: Austria, Pangasinan, Philippines - Relevant deals: 4 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Apps, E-Learning Alfred Luger ## 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. ## Statkraft Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Renewable Energy, Energy, Big Data Statkraft Ventures is a long-term partner for entrepreneurs disrupting the energy sector. ## 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. ## Christian Kaar - Type: Angel - Location: Austria, Pangasinan, Philippines - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Apps, Software, Information Technology Christian Kaar is the VP of Finance and Business Analytics at Leaders21com. Christian Kaar attended University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. ## CNB Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Information Technology CNB Capital believes in the power of technology-driven entrepreneurship. We understand real innovation creates moat and defensibility. We provide long-term commitment, building an enduring partnership without the usual exit pressure. ## SET Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Energy, Software, Renewable Energy SET propels founders from early growth to European scale. We invest in and grow the solutions powering the digital energy economy. ## xista science ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - 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. ## SmartEnergy Innovation Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Energy, Renewable Energy, Battery Smart Energy Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund managed by Smart Energy Innovation Fonds. The company invests in the energy equipment and cleantech industries. ## FJ Labs - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Financial Services FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer facing startups. ## AWS Double Equity - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, CleanTech, GreenTech AWS Double Equity ## PUSH VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Apps, Health Care | Investments that move industries ## Energie360° - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series B, Seed - Focus: Energy, Energy Storage, Battery One of Switzerland's largest gas distribution and energy services companies ## Smartworks Innovation - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Corporate Round - Focus: Software, Energy, Mobile Enabling Visions. Today. Tomorrow. Together. ## Peak Pride - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, Medical, Health Diagnostics Multi family office investing in proptech, digital health & sustainability ## European Super Angels Club - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A - Focus: Software, FinTech, Information Technology This is a Page excerpt. It will be displayed for search results ## Conor Venture Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Espoo, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, Analytics, Semiconductor Conor Venture Partners is a new breed technology venture capital fund and management company. Conor invests in early-stage companies originating from Nordic and Baltic countries. Investment areas include information and communications technology, embedded software, semiconductor technology, electronics, new materials and optics. ## Symbia VC - Type: VC Fund - Location: Innsbruck, Tirol, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Convertible Note - Focus: Energy, CleanTech, Automotive SymbiaVC is a dynamic venture capital firm and sparring partner for innovative startups and companies operating along the wood value chain. ## VERBUND - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Sensor, Parking, Internet Austria's largest electricity provider ## Bernhard Niesner - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, E-Learning, Apps Bernhard Niesner is the CEO and Co-Founder of busuu – the world´s largest social network for language learning with more than 35m users. busuu provides language courses in 12 different languages combined with direct interaction with native speakers from the community. The London-based start-up received several awards and was named “Best EducationStart-Up in 2011” by TechCrunch. busuu is backed by renown business angels like Martin Varsavsky and received investment from PRO-Founders Capital.Before founding busuu, Bernhard worked at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. In addition to busuu, he is Associated Professor at IE Business School in the area of online marketing.Bernhard graduated summa cum laude in International Business from the University of Vienna and holds an MBA (with honors) from IE Business School. In 2009 he was awarded “Entrepreneur of the year” in Austria. ## PortfoLion Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Budapest, Budapest, Hungary - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Big Data Portfolion is a CEE-focused multi-stage investor with a flexible fund structure that allows it to back companies from or before 1st client until the end of their journey. The fund manager has backed some of the CEE region’s most successful companies including SEON, Novakid, Tresorit, Packhelp, and Starschema. ## Christoph Ostermann - Type: Angel - Location: Kempten, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Energy Christoph Ostermann is a Co-Founder at Sonnen. ## Remote Control Productions, Inc - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel - Focus: Music, Marketplace, Music Venues Remote Control Productions, Inc. is a film score company run by Steve Kofsky and composer Hans Zimmer. ## Apic Investments - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Real Estate, Software, Big Data Apic Investments is an early-stage focused Venture Capital, investing in PropTech and RetailTech companies. Apic Investments' goal is to help build start-ups and to accelerate their business models with capital, industry expertise, and a network. ## INEO Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series C - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Medical Ineo Capital is a venture capital firm focused on providing the American innovation economy by funding early-stage, high-growth portfolio firms as they grow. Ineo Capital invests in series round investments and opportunistic seed rounds. ## Hanno Lippitsch - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Health Care, Marketplace, Manufacturing Hanno Lippitsch Founder and CEO at Eversport. ## Nikolaus Futter - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Sensor, Parking Nikolaus Futter - Chairman @ PSI Alliance ## eQventure - Type: VC Fund - Location: Graz, Steiermark, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs ## Henrik Herr - Type: Angel - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Training, E-Learning, Human Resources 25 years experience in banking industry and private banking. Building visions and strategies in changing environments. ## Verbund X Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Sensor, Parking, Internet Verbund X Ventures is a venture capital firm ## Arax Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical ARAX Capital Partners is an Austrian bio-tech and high-tech early stage investor with an exclusive focus on Austrian ventures. Companies need to be young, innovative (if possible with patentable technology) and must have already secured pre-seed funding to qualify for an investment ## Pente Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Food and Beverage, Wine And Spirits, Biotechnology At Pente, we invest in entrepreneurs and operators who aim to build great businesses. The teams we partner with are true builders, whether they work with wireframes, code, physical products or ideas.We see the emergence of a kinder and more sustainable world, powered by a new generation of businesses. A world where life's luxuries areredefined as design being the central determinator of quality. We are working with the most promising founders and businesses to catalyze change with radical, empathetic visions for a better future. ## Triple Impact Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: B2B, Apps, Software Backing impact-driven founders ## Heinz Hahn - Type: Angel - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, CleanTech, GreenTech Heinz Hahn is an Angel Investor . ## Felix Porsche - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, CleanTech, GreenTech Felix Porsche ## Susanne Porsche - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Apps, CleanTech, GreenTech Susanne Porsche ## Karma Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology karma.vc is an early stage venture capital fund focusing on seed and early stage technology companies in Europe. ## PUSH Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Solar, Software, Analytics | Investments that move industries ## Marcus Ihlenfeld - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Environmental Consulting, Environmental Engineering Marcus Ihlenfeld is the advisory board member and founder at WOOM GmbH. Marcus Ihlenfeld attended University of Louisiana Monroe. ## Anja Blacha - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Environmental Consulting, Environmental Engineering Set the world record for the longest solo and unsupported polar expedition by a woman First German woman to have climbed K2 - the world's second-highest mountain - and 11th woman worldwide to have done so without bottled oxygen ## Helen Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Renewable Energy, SaaS, Energy Helen has signed a service agreement, through which the management of CVC portfolio companies will be transferred to Redstone Nordics starting from June 1, 2025. As part of this change, the Helen Ventures team will join Redstone's expert organization. ## 360 Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology As an early-stage European VC, we invest from pre-seed to Series B in Deep Tech, Climate Tech, and Digital-First solutions. Embrace sustainable technological progress with us. Stay updated on the latest tech trends and portfolio news. We invest in the future now. ## Fiedler Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Mobile Apps We are a first check investor helping overlooked founders from peripheral European ecosystems defy the odds and create breakout companies. ## Romain Afflelou - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Health Care, FinTech, Software Romain spearheaded the digital strategy of Alain Afflelou Group before becoming an investor in numerous start-ups. He uses his fine-tuned analysis skills to support and invest in innovative start-ups. In addition to being a major shareholder and Co founder of Cosmo Connected a French start-up specialized in connected objects related to security andmobility.Romain is Director and Board member of Multiwave Technologies /develops breakthrough metamaterial technologies to improve people's lives.Serial investor in +50Tech companies6over6 (Acquired by 1-800 contacts) Cityscoot Clay Inc VR Cowboy Bike Epicery Everoad (Ex Convargo) Fithouse Fré Skincare Fokoya Guillotine Vodka Klassroom Laminate Technologies MeetFabric Molotov TV Multiwave Technologies Nestor Octopus Officeriders Onoff telecom Pledg Quiqup Universal Standard Shapr Spendesk Zipdrug...(Acquire by Anthem Pharmacy) ## Emerald Technology Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Series A - Focus: Manufacturing, Software, Energy Emerald Technology Ventures specializes in clean technology venture capital. Emerald focuses on the areas of energy, water, and materials. , Emerald manages several venture capital funds and venture capital portfolio mandates. ## Frank Dopheide - Type: Angel - Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Environmental Consulting, Environmental Engineering Frank Dopheide ## Founders Future - Type: VC Fund - Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet Founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Marc Menasé, Founders Future is a transatlantic tech investment platform supporting a new generation of AI-first entrepreneurs driving major transformations. Backed by entrepreneurs, leading European families, and institutional investors, the platform manages nearly $400 million and ranks among the most activeearly-stage players in Europe.As part of its expansion into the United States, Founders Future strengthened its shareholder base in 2025 with long-term partners such as MACSF, the Dassault family, and the CMA CGM Group. With over 120 investments, Founders Future is actively supporting companies like Databricks, Perplexity, Function Health, Waterdrop, Veesion, Riot, Conduktor and Raidium.Its strategy focuses on high-impact sectors - AI, fintech, SaaS, and healthcare - with a clear ambition: to empower the most ambitious entrepreneurs in scaling breakthrough technologies on a global scale.