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Calm/Storm Ventures

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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Vienna, Austria
Countries of investment
  • Austria
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Innovation sectors (niche technology)
About
Calm/Storm Ventures backs entrepreneurs in Austria and nearby regions, focusing on differentiated technology and founder passion in areas often overlooked by larger VCs.
Min check size
$100K
Max check size
$2M
Fund size
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Investment Thesis

Support early‑stage Austrian and Central European companies in niche innovation sectors via founder‑led vehicles.
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Co Invest
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Manager's Experience

The team is composed of entrepreneurial‑tech founders and investors in Austria/Central Europe with niche innovation sector experience and founder‑led venture backgrounds.

Calm/Storm Ventures Contacts Information

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Team

Lucanus Polagnoli - Founding Partner & CEO

Stephanie Urbanski - Managing Director

Johannes Blaschke - Partner

Ekaterina Gianelli - Venture Partner

Paul Varga - Venture Partner

Philippa Allen - Investment Manager

Patricia Falagan de la Sierra - Analyst

Tobias Neveling - Head of Finance

Giulia Mazzolini - Investor Relations

Nina Kasmaei-Gatzmaga - Founders Associate

Johann “Hansi” Hansmann - Chairman Advisory Board

Regina Hodits - Chairwoman Advisory Board

Karin Kreutzer - Vice-Chair Advisory Board

Philip Jungen - Advisory Board

Katharina Kräftner - Advisory Board

Lisa Pallweber - Advisory Board

Selma Prodanovic - Advisory Board

Alfred Luger - Board Partner

Haymo Meran - Academy Partner

Susanne Holzer - Communication Partner

Marta Mrozowicz - Former Investment Manager

Michela Grimaldi - Former Investment Associate

Carina Roth - Former Investment Manager

Jacob Mayr - Former Visiting Analyst

Magdalena Burgstaller - Former Visiting Associate

Laurens Asamoah - Former Visiting Analyst

Johann Schneider-Reuter - Former Visiting Analyst

Elika Karvandi - Former Visiting Analyst

Francesco Monaca - Former Visiting Analyst

Matheus Verweijen - Former Working Student

Alexander Novak - Former Visiting Analyst

Lourdes Gutiérrez Iñigo - Former Visiting Analyst

Portfolio

Lindus Health

Nelly

Thymia

Fertifa

Foundation Health

Suvera

9am.health

Qunomedical

Meela

Little Journey

Nolea Health

LEVY Health

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