About startup landscape in Austria
Austria has over 20,263 startups across the country. Of these, 3.76K are funded companies that have collectively raised $21.5B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 1,568 investors have participated in 7,553 funding rounds, with 134 startups securing early-stage funding and 44 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,089 new companies have been founded, raising over $558M in funding. Startups in Austria have witnessed 711 acquisitions and 487 IPOs, while 1,178 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 345 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Austria
GoStudent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of online tutoring platform for K-12 students | Vienna (Austria) | 2016 | Series D | $779M | |
Trading platform for cryptocurrencies | Vienna (Austria) | 2014 | Series C | $530M | |
Digital services and communications solutions provider | Vienna (Austria) | 1998 | Public | $981M | |
Cloud-based unstructured video analytics solutions provider | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Series C | $69.1M | |
Commercial bank | Vienna (Austria) | 1819 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Austria
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $265M has been raised in 43 equity
funding rounds across Austria. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $82M had been raised across 42 rounds in Austria. So, 2026 has seen a 222.61% 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 | 7929 | May 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7405 | May 11, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 6941 | May 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8069 | Apr 28, 2026 | - | |
Angel | 4473 | Apr 27, 2026 | and 2 more |
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- 20.3K+ Total Companies
- $21.5B+ Total Funding
- 3.8K+ Funded Companies
- 485+ IPOs
- 710+ 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 |
|---|---|---|
Vienna (Austria) | ||
Vienna (Austria) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Vienna (Austria) |
Acquisitions in Austria
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 22 acquisitions happened in Austria. Last year, in 2025, a total of 54 acquisitions happened in Austria.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Austria:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 01, 2026 |
IPOs in Austria
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 1 IPO 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 |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Nov 21, 2022 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) |
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