invest.austria

What invest.austria does

invest.austria is the Austrian Association for Private Capital (Verein), founded in 2023 and headquartered in Vienna. It operates as a not-for-profit membership body serving the Austrian private capital ecosystem, with a stated membership of 350+ investors and a dealflow network covering 500+ startups and funds. The membership base spans business angels, venture capital and private equity firms, family offices, and service providers, while the founder side is anchored by the dealflow roster and engagement programs such as the Startup World Cup competition.

The organization delivers value through four interconnected pillars: (1) signature and recurring events — over 30 events per year, including a flagship conference that drew 400+ attendees in 2024 and a record turnout in 2025; (2) structured education via the Investors Academy and Advanced Academy programs; (3) dealflow intermediation between investors and the 500+ startups/funds in its network; and (4) policy advocacy, notably the Dachfonds (Fund-of-Funds) initiative advanced in 2025 and the Vision 2030 strategic framework launched in 2024. Partnerships with Erste Group and engagement with European bodies such as EBAN and Invest Europe extend its institutional reach.

The business model is that of a classic industry association: revenue is generated from membership dues (pricing not publicly disclosed), conference and event ticket sales priced at €199-€799 per ticket, and fee-based education/training programs. The organization runs with a lean team of 1-10 employees, relying on member volunteerism, board governance (refreshed in June 2025), and event-driven economics rather than a venture-funded technology platform.

Name

invest.austria

Legal name

invest.austria – Austrian Association for Private Capital

Website

https://invest-austria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

invest.austria is a Vienna-based not-for-profit membership association, founded 2023, serving 350+ private capital investors and 500+ startups/funds through events, education, dealflow networking, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Capital Association & Investor Networking

NAICS

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities (523), Finance and Insurance (52)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional Consulting RIAs (OCIO/Endowments/Foundations/Pensions) (FSAAACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capital Raising Advisory (Debt/Equity/Private Capital) (BPAHADAG)

Keywords

• Private capital network
• Angel investor association
• Venture capital networking
• Pre-IPO investment market
• Startup dealflow platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from angel investors, VC/PE funds, family offices, and service providers seeking access to the Austrian investor network, dealflow platform, and member benefits.
2. Conference and Event Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for the annual invest.austria conference (€199-€799 per ticket), custom group packages, and related events like Investors Academy and Startup World Cup Austria.
3. Education and Training: Fees for educational programs including Investors Academy, Advanced Academy, masterclasses, and webinars on angel investing, VC, and PE topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

invest.austria is the Austrian Association for Private Capital and operates as a membership-based networking and advocacy organization for investors in Austria's pre-IPO capital market. It connects more than 350 angel investors, VC/PE funds, family offices, corporates, and service providers with 500+ startups, scale-ups, spin-offs, and SMEs through a member platform, the annual invest.austria conference, monthly Investors Lounge events, Investors Academy training, and the Austrian Investing Report.

Product overview

invest.austria is a network organization (Austrian Association for Private Capital) that functions as a platform for angel investors, venture capital, and private equity professionals. Rather than a single unified product, it operates as a modular service ecosystem comprising: a members-only Member Platform for network access and dealflow; educational programs (Investors Academy and Advanced Academy); research publications (Austrian Investing Report); signature events (invest.austria Conference, Investors Lounge, Startup World Cup Austria); communication channels (JODLER Newsletter); and policy initiatives (Vision 2030, Dachfonds, FlexCo). The core value proposition is connecting over 350 investor members with curated dealflow from startups, scale-ups, spin-offs, and SMEs across Austria and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• invest.austria Member Platform Members-only platform providing exclusive access to the invest.austria investor network, dealflow from 500+ startups, scale-ups, spin-offs, and SMEs, and member resources for connecting with 350+ investors.
• Investors Academy Two-day in-person educational event for investors with masterclasses and webinars led by industry experts, held annually in Vienna; aimed at investors seeking foundational knowledge in angel investing, VC, and PE.
• Advanced Academy Advanced educational program by invest.austria for professional investors seeking deeper expertise in angel investing, venture capital, and private equity.
• invest.austria Conference Austria's leading annual conference for angel investors, venture capital, and private equity, covering the entire funding lifecycle. The 6th edition is scheduled for 4 November 2026 in Vienna at Apothekertrakt Schönbrunn, with 20+ sessions, 60+ speakers, and a Start-Up Expo featuring 250+ startups.
• Investors Lounge Monthly networking event for invest.austria members, featuring pitch sessions, expert presentations, and dealflow opportunities for high-level networking.
• Austrian Investing Report Biennial market research publication providing one of the most thorough analyses of the Austrian private capital market, with exclusive insights from the perspective of private capital providers.
• Dealflow Platform Curated dealflow platform connecting investors with 500+ startups, scale-ups, spin-offs, and SMEs; startups can apply for investor introductions through the dealflow section.
• Startup World Cup Austria National startup competition run as the Austrian chapter of the Startup World Cup; the Austrian winner earns the opportunity to represent Austria at the global Startup World Cup final in Silicon Valley.

Quantifiable outcome

• €225 million in planned investments for Austrian startups and SMEs identified through member survey (Austrian Investing Report)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EY (Ernst & Young)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 November 2026Gold Partner for the invest.austria conference 2026. Professional services firm providing advisory services including tax, assurance, and consulting to investors and portfolio companies.
• European Business Angel Network (EBAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2026International network partnership. invest.austria maintains authorized representation through Selma Prodanovic. EBAN connects European business angels and early-stage investors across 50+ countries.
• Plug and PlayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2026Media Partner - Global innovation platform and accelerator with Austrian operations. Provides startup ecosystem connections.
• Invest EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network membership providing access to European private equity and venture capital community. Enables cross-border investment networking and deal flow.
• Startup World CupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the Austrian chapter of Startup World Cup. Awards the Austrian winner the opportunity to compete at the global final in Silicon Valley.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Portugal Ventures: Portuguese government-backed venture capital firm with a national ecosystem-building mandate. Comparable in combining investment activity, ecosystem advocacy, and member-style engagement within a small European country.

Direct peers

• Italian Angels for Growth: Italian association of business angels. Comparable as a country-level angel investor community with dealflow sharing, member events, and educational programming targeting Italian early-stage companies.
• France Angels: Federation of French business angel networks. Comparable as a national association representing angel investors with member platforms, networking events, and policy engagement across a single European market.
• Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND): Germany's national business angel association. Directly comparable as a country-level angel and early-stage investor network with membership, dealflow platforms, policy advocacy, and educational programs.
• AEBAN (Spanish Business Angels Network): Spanish association of business angel networks. Comparable as a national-level membership organization connecting individual investors, syndicates, and early-stage companies in a single European country.
• British Business Angels (BBA): UK's national angel investment association. Comparable member-driven network providing dealflow access, investor education, and policy advocacy for the UK early-stage private capital market.

Broad incumbents

• NordicBAN (Nordic Business Angel Network): Regional angel network covering the Nordics. Comparable in mission (national/regional angel ecosystem building) but operates across multiple countries, giving it broader geographic scope than invest.austria.
• Angel Capital Association (ACA): North American professional society for angel investors. Comparable as the leading angel investor membership association in a large English-speaking market with extensive educational and policy programs.
• European Business Angel Network (EBAN): Pan-European confederation of business angel networks across 50+ countries. invest.austria is an EBAN affiliate; EBAN is comparable as the umbrella organization for national angel networks but operates across all of Europe rather than a single country.
• Invest Europe: Pan-European association representing private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure investors. Comparable as a private capital industry association and policy advocate, though covering the full PE/VC spectrum rather than angels specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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