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aws Gründungsfonds <strong>aws Gründungsfonds</strong> is Austria's primary public seed-stage venture fund, operated by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) to co-invest alongside private investors in Austrian technology startups.

aws Gründungsfonds operates in the Austrian Public Venture Funds segment.

aws Gründungsfonds: Disambiguation

aws Gründungsfonds is NOT the same as aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice) itself, which is the parent federal promotional bank and a much broader programme operator. aws Gründungsfonds refers specifically to the equity seed fund operated by aws. It is also distinct from FFG, which provides R&D grants rather than equity, and from tecnet equity, which is a Lower Austria regional fund.

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aws Gründungsfonds: Core Facts

Entity Type
Public Seed-stage Venture Fund
Operator / Parent
Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Stage Focus
Seed
Typical Ticket Size
Up to EUR 3m per company over multiple rounds
Investment Model
Co-investment with private VCs and business angels
Sector Focus
Sector-agnostic technology and innovation
Geographic Focus
Austria (companies with Austrian presence)
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

aws Gründungsfonds: Frequently Asked Questions

What is aws Gründungsfonds?

aws Gründungsfonds is Austria's primary public seed-stage venture fund. aws Gründungsfonds is operated by Austria Wirtschaftsservice and co-invests with private VCs and business angels in Austrian technology startups.

Is aws Gründungsfonds the same as aws?

No, aws Gründungsfonds is one specific instrument operated by aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice). aws Gründungsfonds is the equity seed fund, while aws itself is the broader federal promotional bank offering guarantees, grants, and loans.

How much can aws Gründungsfonds invest per company?

aws Gründungsfonds invests up to roughly EUR 3 million per portfolio company over multiple rounds. aws Gründungsfonds typically participates on the same terms as private lead investors in each round.

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