aws Gründerfonds (aws Founders Fund) Overview
aws Gründerfonds is an Austrian venture capital firm based in Vienna, focusing on high-growth Austrian start-ups from the Seed stage through Series A/B to exit. The firm operates two funds: aws Gründerfonds with €68.5 million in investment capital, currently in the divestment phase, and aws Gründungsfonds II with over €72 million, currently in the investment phase. They invest alongside experienced co-investors to support innovative companies with significant growth potential.
Is aws Gründerfonds (aws Founders Fund) the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with aws Gründerfonds (aws Founders Fund), along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
aws Gründerfonds (aws Founders Fund)
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 5 / 14
- Central Eastern Europe 1 / 17
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €5,000,000
Contact information
Managing Director
Patrik Cesky
Venture Capital
Markus Jandrinitsch
VC
Dominik Kukovec
Investment Manager
Peter Muehlbauer
Investment Manager
Christian Pany
How to approach funds like aws Gründerfonds (aws Founders Fund)
When approaching aws Gründerfonds, emphasize your startup’s traction within Austria and your pathway to scalable growth, as they prioritize companies with clear potential for significant expansion. Highlight any strong syndicate or co-investor interest, as collaborative investment is central to their model. Demonstrate a robust understanding of your market and a credible plan for leveraging their network and resources to accelerate your growth trajectory.
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