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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Vienna, Austria
Countries of investment
  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
Investment stages
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Deep Tech
  • Software
  • Industrial Tech
  • Life Sciences
About
aws Gründerfonds is a leading investor in Austrian startups, focusing on high-tech innovations in manufacturing, software, and life sciences. The firm plays an integral role in fostering growth by providing early and follow-up funding to scale technology-driven startups. With a focus on sectors that drive industrial advancements, aws Gründerfonds aims to elevate Austria’s standing in global innovation and technological development.
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$100K
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$20M
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Investment Thesis

aws Gründerfonds backs Austrian startups at seed and early-growth stages, providing support to high-tech innovation and industrial advancement. The firm specializes in areas such as advanced manufacturing, software, and life sciences.
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Manager's Experience

Specialized in seed and early-stage funding, supporting startups in high-tech industries, including industrial tech and life sciences.

Team

Patrik Cesky – Managing Director

Nina Dohrau – Managing Director

Markus Jandrinitsch – Managing Director

Peter Mühlbauer – Investment Manager

Lukas Punzet – Investment Manager

Riju Roy – Investment Associate

Anna Schauppenlehner – Investment Manager

Dominik Kukovec – Investment Associate

Anna Paeck – Business Manager Fund Operations

Anna Gertner – Business Manager Marketing

Portfolio

Authenteq

Bitmovin

ToolSense

Kaleido AI

Prewave

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