About startup landscape in Austria
Austria has over 22,905 startups across the country. Of these, 3.82K are funded companies that have collectively raised $20.3B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 1,632 investors have participated in 7,631 funding rounds, with 136 startups securing early-stage funding and 42 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,847 new companies have been founded, raising over $602M in funding. Startups in Austria have witnessed 727 acquisitions and 673 IPOs, while 1,180 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 345 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Austria
Bitpanda Custody is the top company in Austria, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Austria:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Fintech and crypto infrastructure provider | Vienna (Austria) | 2014 | Series C | $530M | |
Digital services and communications solutions provider | Vienna (Austria) | 1998 | Public | $981M | |
Gamification apps for diabetes management and therapy | Vienna (Austria) | 2012 | Acquired | $4.8M | |
Developer of immunotherapies for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer | Vienna (Austria) | 2011 | Public | $134M | |
Cloud-based unstructured video analytics solutions provider | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Series C | $69.1M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Austria
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $324M has been raised in 80 equity
funding rounds across Austria. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $153M had been raised across 74 rounds in Austria. So, 2026 has seen a 111.39% rise in funding in companies of Austria as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Austria:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7339 | Sep 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6574 | Sep 15, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 3645 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1033 | Aug 27, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3716 | Aug 25, 2026 |
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- 22.9K+ Total Companies
- $20.3B+ Total Funding
- 3.8K+ Funded Companies
- 670+ IPOs
- 725+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Austria
Europa is the top investor in companies of Austria based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Austria:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Vienna (Austria) | ||
Vienna (Austria) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Vienna (Austria) |
Acquisitions in Austria
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 36 acquisitions happened in Austria. Last year, in 2025, a total of 55 acquisitions happened in Austria.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Austria:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 14, 2026 | - |
IPOs in Austria
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Austria. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 1 IPO happened in Austria.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Austria:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 04, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Apr 30, 2026 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jul 03, 2025 | Vienna Stock Exchange (VIE) | |
Oct 30, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Sep 29, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Top News about startups in Austria
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Williams Secured $5.34 Billion to Expand Power Innovation ProjectsVentureburn•Jul 13, 2026•Williams, Blackstone, Ubitec, HSBC
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Axxam and HeartBeat.bio Partner for Cardiovascular Drug Discovery and Cardiac Safety AssessmentWebDisclosure•Jul 09, 2026•Axxam, HeartBeat
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Bitpanda Launches Margin Trading for Stocks, ETFs, and ETCs in EuropeFinance Magnates•Jul 08, 2026•Bitpanda Custody
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Redfin Reports Home Prices Posted the Biggest Increase in Over a Year in AprilBusiness Wire•May 12, 2026•Redfin, Shadowmap
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TTTech Auto Rebrands to TrustMotion Following NXP AcquisitionKorea Newswire•Apr 30, 2026•TrustMotion

