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Austria's startup ecosystem is diverse, with companies specializing in AI, fintech, and travel. The region supports both newly formed ventures and more established businesses.

Major players include the wellness company Therme Group, which has raised $565M. At the same time, new AI companies like mypaperwork.ai are just starting out with pre-seed funding.

Below is our list of 76 Austria startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Howie created an AI assistant for architects and engineers that automates routine tasks and optimizes complex designs. The tool enhances workflow efficiency for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2024
FoundersEwa Lenart
Funding Amount$600k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsPi Labs, Vienna Business Agency

TourRadar built an online marketplace for travelers to discover and book multi-day tours from operators around the world. Their platform aggregates thousands of organized adventures, simplifying how people find, compare, and reserve complex trips.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2010
FoundersShawn Pittman, Travis Pittman
Funding Amount$66.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsTCV, Cherry Ventures, Speedinvest, Endeit Capital, Isomer Capital

LimeWire provides a Web3 subscription platform that helps creators upload, manage, and share digital files. Their marketplace is designed for artists and fans to connect through exclusive content and digital collectibles.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2000
FoundersJulian Zehetmayr, Paul Zehetmayr
Funding Amount$28.2M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusInitial Coin Offering
Top InvestorsCMCC Global, Blockchain Founders Fund, Triton Capital, Hivemind Capital Partners, Arrington XRP Capital

Bitpanda provides an investment platform that gives users a single point of access to trade various digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, and metals. The company focuses on making investing accessible and straightforward for both beginners and seasoned traders.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2014
FoundersPaul Klanschek
Funding Amount$554M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsSpeedinvest, Valar Ventures, Jump Capital, DST Global, Wintermute Ventures

Optimuse provides an AI-based solution that supports the pre-design phase of building renovation. Their software helps architects and developers accelerate project planning by automating feasibility studies and initial concepts.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2021
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Funding Amount$6.2M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsMatterwave Ventures, aws Gründungsfonds, seed + speed Ventures, Blum Ventures, The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)

Tractive develops GPS tracking devices designed for dogs and cats, giving owners peace of mind. Their wearable trackers pair with a mobile app to provide real-time location monitoring and activity tracking.

HeadquartersPasching, Oberosterreich, Austria
Year Founded2012
FoundersMichael Hurnaus, Michael Lettner, Michael Tschernuth
Funding Amount$37.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsGuidepost Growth Equity, Adjacent, Johann "Hansi" Hansmann, Monkfish Equity, Harold Primat

Mypaperwork.ai uses artificial intelligence to reform the global migration process, simplifying the paperwork for international moves. Their platform automates visa applications and other essential documents, helping both individuals and businesses navigate cross-border bureaucracy.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2024
FoundersBenjamin Wolf, Maggie Childs, Vit Lichtenstein, Vit Lichtenstein
Funding Amount$500k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsAngels United, Markus Ertler, Hermann Futter, Nikolaus Futter, Michael Edtmayer

blackshark.ai builds a photorealistic 3D digital twin of the entire planet using artificial intelligence and satellite data. Their platform provides a synthetic environment for large-scale simulations and training applications in industries like autonomous driving and aviation.

HeadquartersGraz, Steiermark, Austria
Year Founded2020
FoundersBrad Young, Michael Putz, Thomas Richter
Funding Amount$35M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsGaingels, OurCrowd, Point72 Ventures, Isai, Maxar Technologies

USound builds audio solutions based on highly scalable MEMS speaker technology. Their miniature speakers are designed to bring high-fidelity sound to wearables, headphones, and other modern electronics.

HeadquartersGraz, Steiermark, Austria
Year Founded2014
FoundersAndrea Rusconi Clerici, Ferruccio Bottoni, Joerg Schoenbacher
Funding Amount$80.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsEuropean Investment Bank, EASME, eQventure, Horizon 2020, Hermann Hauser

Therme Group develops and operates advanced wellbeing resorts that blend thermal bathing traditions with modern, sustainable technology. These large-scale facilities serve as urban oases, integrating botanical gardens and water attractions to make wellness accessible to all.

HeadquartersVienna, Wien, Austria
Year Founded2007
FoundersRobert Hanea
Funding Amount$565M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsSculptor, Macquarie Capital

66 Additional Austria Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks offer a glimpse into Austria's startup scene, but there's much more happening. All across the country, founders are busy building companies and raising money to grow them.

Many of these companies are focused on AI and fintech, and together they've raised over $7 billion. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the Austrian startup ecosystem.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
NEURON Automation logo NEURON AutomationAutomation2018$2.5MVenture Round
PlanRadar logo PlanRadarDesign2013$91.2MSeries B
Waterdrop logo WaterdropRetail2016$60MVenture Round
ASFINAG logo ASFINAGMobility1982€1.5BDebt Financing
enspired logo enspiredHardware2020€33MSeries B
MOSTLY AI logo MOSTLY AIAI2017$31.1MSeries B
byrd logo byrdRetail2016€75.9MSeries C
Gropyus logo GropyusManufacturing2019€270MVenture Round
Nutrient (formerly PSPDFKit) logo Nutrient (formerly PSPDFKit)Cloud2010€100MPrivate Equity
Chatlyn logo ChatlynMarketing2022€8MSeries A
Viora - visible through confidence logo Viora - visible through confidenceEducation2021€1.1MSeed
Atlas logo AtlasMedia2020$10.5MGrant
World Data Lab logo World Data LabAnalytics2019$100kVenture Round
Adverity logo AdverityAnalytics2015$166.3MSeries D
TTTech Auto logo TTTech AutoMobility2018€280MCorporate Round
Flinn logo FlinnHealthcare2022€9.8MSeed
Emarsys logo EmarsysAnalytics2000$55.3MSeries B
Enery logo EneryManufacturing2019€214.5MDebt Financing
TTTech logo TTTechMobility1998€169MVenture Round
piur imaging logo piur imagingHealthcare2014€10.5MVenture Round
Storebox logo StoreboxRetail2016€72.5MSeries B
RP Global logo RP GlobalEnergy1984€480MPrivate Equity
Cortical.io logo Cortical.ioAI2011$21.3MSeries A
Revo Foods logo Revo FoodsFood2020€4MGrant
XUND logo XUNDAI2018€14MSeed
silana logo silanaAI2022$3.3MSeed
hi.health logo hi.healthFintech2019€10MSeed
JENTIS logo JENTISAnalytics2020€14.7MSeries A
ToolSense logo ToolSenseAgTech2017€11MSeries A
Ribbon Biolabs logo Ribbon BiolabsBiotech2018€18MSeries A
iDWELL logo iDWELLMedia2017$12MVenture Round
fynk logo fynkAI2022€4.4MSeed
SOMAREALITY logo SOMAREALITYAnalytics2019€4.4MSeed
simplify.art logo simplify.artFintech2020€700kSeed
IMS Nanofabrication logo IMS NanofabricationHardware1985$1.3BSecondary Market
Finmatics logo FinmaticsAI2017€10.7MSeries A
Wien Energie logo Wien EnergieCrypto2001€2BDebt Financing
Necture logo NectureMobility2015€10.6MSeries A
IXOPAY logo IXOPAYFintech2014
Helu.io logo Helu.ioFintech2020$15MSeries A
Hydrogrid logo HydrogridEnvironment2016€13.6MSeries A
TriLite Technologies logo TriLite TechnologiesHardware2011€28MSeries A
HeartBeat.bio logo HeartBeat.bioBiotech2021€6MSeed
HelloBello logo HelloBelloRetail2019€6.8MSeries A
invIOs logo invIOsBiotech2019$12.9MSeries A
Platomics logo PlatomicsEnterprise2014€14MSeries A
Eversports logo EversportsMarketplace2013$10.5M
ContextSDK logo ContextSDKInfrastructure2022$4MSeed
Kommunalkredit Austria logo Kommunalkredit AustriaFintech1959€200MDebt Financing
Kickscale logo KickscaleEnterprise2020€3.1MSeed
PROPUP logo PROPUPReal Estate2021€450kSeed
Teneo Protocol logo Teneo ProtocolCrypto2024$3MSeed
SignPath logo SignPathSecurity2017$5MSeries A
ELOOP logo ELOOPCrypto2017$29.4MVenture Round
Addiko Bank logo Addiko BankFintech1896$30MSecondary Market
CycloTech logo CycloTechOther2004$20MVenture Round
Coinpanion logo CoinpanionFintech2019$5.8MSeed
contextflow logo contextflowAI2016$6.7MSeries A
Refurbed logo RefurbedMedia2017$131MSeries C
Kern Tec logo Kern TecEnterprise2019$13.6MSeries A
Orderlion logo OrderlionEnterprise2018$5.1MSeed
NXRT logo NXRTAI2019$8.8MSeries A
Innerspace logo InnerspaceBiotech2017$6.7MSeed
Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbH logo Alpine Quantum Technologies GmbHHardware2017$2.5MGrant
Greenwood-Power logo Greenwood-PowerEnergy2019$9.7MVenture Round
Sarcura logo SarcuraBiotech2019$9.6MSeed

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