aws Gründungsfonds
Venture capitalVienna · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
aws Gründungsfonds provides venture capital to early-stage companies built on high-growth technology and pursuing global markets. The fund emphasizes long-term partnerships with outstanding founders and backs startups from pre-seed through early growth phases, with a portfolio spanning deep tech, AI-driven software, quantum photonics, proptech, fintech, and risk-intelligence sectors. Many of its investments are Austria-based technology spin-offs and startups, reflecting a focus on the domestic and European innovation ecosystem while supporting international commercialization.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 7 of 13 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Consumer ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
HQs:Austria×4Switzerland×1Germany×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 23 dated
Kickscale is an AI-powered revenue intelligence platform that analyzes customer conversations and automates CRM data entry for B2B sales teams across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechNot stated, DE
Gerald Zankl(Co-Founder & CEO)inFabian Riedlsperger(Co-Founder & CTO)inMarkus Jenul(CMO)inHerwig Gangl(CFO)in
Planted is a Swiss foodtech company that produces plant-based meat alternatives including steaks, chicken, kebabs, burgers, and sausages marketed under branded product lines.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodZurich, CH
Pascal Bieri(Co-founder)inLukas Böni(Co-founder)inEric Stirnemann(Co-founder)inChristoph Jenny(Co-founder)inJudith Wemmer(Co-founder)inChris
Co-investorsBlue Horizon Corporationneoteq venturesTechVision Fonds
Prewave provides supply chain risk management software that helps companies monitor suppliers for sustainability and resilience risks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Lisa Smith(Founder)inHarald Nitschinger(Founder)in
Co-investorsIsaiISAI GestionKOMPAS VCSeed+SpeedSpeedinvestVentech+5 more
Shopstory builds software for online shops, including an ad manager that helps users with limited SEO/SEA knowledge place and optimize ads, and Shopstory Automate for automating marketing and ecommerce processes.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaS
Sebastian Schwelle(Co-Founder & CEO)inRobert Böhm(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsHansmann Family Office
Visual content builder for e-commerce working inside any headless CMS.
Co-investorsbValue Venture Capital
ToolSense offers a horizontal asset management and maintenance platform built on IoT connectivity, serving facility management, construction, logistics, and hospitality operators.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaSVienna, AT
Co-investorsGRO CapitalMatterwave Ventures
Upnano develops specialized photoresins for two-photon polymerization printing, enabling high-resolution manufacturing of micro- and nanoscale parts with complex geometries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsNovaCapital
Vitrealab develops and manufactures display components for augmented reality glasses using proprietary laser waveguide technology, produced in a dedicated cleanroom with custom fabrication processes.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsVienna, AT
Co-investorsAPEX VenturesExcellis HoldingLIFTTPhotonVenturesxista science ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Invisible-Light LabsOptimuseprofitizeStoryclash
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsStoryclashacq. by Kolsquare
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesrefinq · gruendungsfonds.at · Feb 10, 2026
Planted · finsmes.com · Jul 29, 2025
Kickscale · finsmes.com · May 14, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has aws Gründungsfonds made?
- aws Gründungsfonds has 13 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does aws Gründungsfonds invest at?
- aws Gründungsfonds invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is aws Gründungsfonds's typical check size?
- aws Gründungsfonds typically writes checks of $108K – $1.6M.
- What sectors does aws Gründungsfonds focus on?
- aws Gründungsfonds focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, PropTech, Quantum Computing, SaaS.
- Where is aws Gründungsfonds located?
- aws Gründungsfonds is headquartered in Vienna, AT.
- Who does aws Gründungsfonds co-invest with?
- aws Gründungsfonds most often shares deals with xista science ventures, APEX Ventures, Isai, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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