egw erste gemeinnützige wohnungsgesellschaft mbh

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EGW Erste gemeinnützige Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH is an Austrian non-profit housing association (gemeinnützige Bauvereinigung) headquartered at Andreasgasse 9 in Vienna. The company develops, rents, and administers residential properties across three Austrian states — Vienna, Lower Austria, and Styria — operating under the Austrian Non-Profit Housing Act (Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeitsgesetz, WGG) and supervised by the Vienna State Government's MA 50. Its portfolio comprises both subsidized (gefördert) housing, with income-tested rents regulated by state housing subsidy frameworks, and free-financed (freifinanzierte) rental units, several of which include purchase options (Kaufoption) allowing tenants to convert to ownership.

The core technology is a non-profit housing management platform hosted at egw.at, providing property search, pre-registration (Vormerken), and resident self-service functionality, supported by Google Maps integration and Google reCAPTCHA. EGW's primary go-to-market is direct-to-tenant: prospective residents apply through the company's website portal, with subsidized housing allocation coordinated with state housing authorities. The company generates revenue through three recurring streams — residential rental income, commercial ground-floor unit rentals (e.g., retail, ateliers, gastronomy), and parking/garage rentals — augmented by move-in financing contributions (Finanzierungsbeitrag) refundable to tenants on exit.

EGW's customer segments span the general population seeking affordable housing, young adults (Junges Wohnen), communal living arrangements (WohnGemeinschaften), urban mixed-use development partners, inclusive housing for marginalized groups (Salon Inklusion), and Baugruppe co-housing members. Notable active projects include the 492-unit 'ein viertel grün' master development in Wiener Neustadt, the 117-unit Village im Dritten – Salon Inklusion in Vienna's 3rd district, the 112-unit Oberwagram project in St. Pölten, and the Furth bei Göttweig development. The company maintains a wholly-owned regional subsidiary, EGW-NOE Erste gemeinnützige Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH, for Lower Austrian operations.

Name

egw erste gemeinnützige wohnungsgesellschaft mbh

Legal name

EGW Erste gemeinnützige Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://egw.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EGW is an Austrian non-profit housing association that develops, rents, and administers subsidized and free-financed residential properties across Vienna, Lower Austria, and Styria, serving individual tenants, young adults, inclusive-housing applicants, and Baugruppe co-housing members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Residential Housing

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Non-profit housing association
• Subsidized residential rental
• Affordable housing development
• Co-housing communities
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: EGW generates revenue primarily through long-term rental agreements for residential units. Properties include subsidized (government-funded) and free-financed (freifinanzierte) apartments with optional purchase options.
2. Commercial Rental Income: Ground floor commercial units within residential buildings are rented to businesses (e.g., gastronomy, small retail, ateliers, offices), creating additional recurring rental revenue streams.
3. Parking/Garage Rental: EGW rents out parking spaces and garage spots to tenants, with priority given to existing residential tenants and EV charging infrastructure provisions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EGW Erste gemeinnützige Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH develops, owns, rents, and administers residential property as a non-profit housing association (gemeinnützige Bauvereinigung) under the Austrian Non-Profit Housing Act (WGG). It offers income-tested subsidized rental apartments (gefördertes Wohnen) and free-financed rental apartments (freifinanzierte Miete) with optional purchase paths (Kaufoption), alongside ground-floor commercial units and parking/garage rentals across Vienna, Lower Austria, and Styria.

Product overview

EGW operates as a non-profit housing company offering residential and commercial property services through its website platform. The core offering consists of apartment/housing listings (Wohnen), new construction projects (Neubau-Projekte), commercial spaces (Gewerbe), and garage parking (Garagen). Supporting services include a resident information service (Bewohner-Info-Service), practical tips for tenants, and guidance on housing subsidies and funding programs. The company does not offer a technology product or SaaS platform — the website serves solely as a housing listing and information portal for their real estate portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Subsidized Rental Housing (Gefördertes Wohnen)

Quantifiable outcome

• 492 apartments planned at the 'ein viertel grün' development in Wiener Neustadt alone, managed in coordination with four Bauträger and the City of Wiener Neustadt
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Österreichischer Verband Gemeinnütziger Bauvereinigungen - RevisionsverbandcoreOthersEGW is a member of the Austrian Association of Non-Profit Housing Companies (GBV), a statutory revision association (Prüfungsverband) that provides supervisory, advisory, and professional development services to non-profit housing companies operating under the Austrian WGG. The association sets standards for non-profit housing development and represents member companies' interests at the national level.
• Mona.jetztcoreTechnology or IntegrationMona.jetzt serves as the digital platform for building group (Baugruppe) formation and housing pre-registration for the hofWIRtschaft project in Bad Vöslau. EGW directs prospective residents to mona.jetzt for group-finding and application processes, integrating the platform into EGW's housing allocation workflow.
• FoodcorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoodcorp is a gastronomic collective that operates the ground-floor food service at the hofWIRtschaft building in Bad Vöslau, providing culinary diversity and serving as a social meeting point for residents and visitors. The partnership creates a belebte Erdgeschosszone (lively ground floor) aligned with EGW's mixed-use urban development philosophy.
• Amt der Wiener Landesregierung, Magistratsabteilung 50 (MA 50)coreOthersMA 50 is the supervisory authority for non-profit housing companies (Bauvereinigungen) in Vienna. As EGW's regulatory supervisor, it oversees compliance with the Austrian Non-Profit Housing Act (WGG), approves housing development projects, and administers the Vienna housing subsidy program that enables EGW to offer subsidized apartments.
• Stadt Wiener NeustadtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Wiener Neustadt is EGW's primary municipal partner for the 'ein viertel grün' development, a 492-unit project on the former stadium area. The city provides urban planning coordination, zoning approvals, and partnership with four Bauträger (developers) including EGW for the joint development of housing and a kindergarten.
• Land Niederösterreich (Lower Austria)coreOthersThe State of Lower Austria provides housing subsidies (Wohnbauförderung) for EGW projects in the state, including direct subsidies, low-interest loans (Annuitätenzuschüsse), and direct grants. EGW operates in compliance with Lower Austrian housing subsidy regulations and income eligibility criteria for projects like Baufeld 2, Oberwagram St. Pölten, and Furth bei Göttweig.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gesiba: Gesiba is a major Austrian limited-profit housing developer and manager focused on affordable rental and owner-occupied homes. Its combination of housing development, long-term administration, and Vienna-centered operations closely matches EGW's model.
• Sozialbau: Sozialbau develops, rents, and manages residential properties, with a strong emphasis on affordable and subsidized housing in Vienna. It is a close direct peer in customer base, rental model, and municipal housing ecosystem.
• EBSG: EBSG is an Austrian nonprofit housing company involved in developing and managing residential property. Its regional orientation and focus on affordable long-term housing make it closely comparable to EGW.
• BWS: BWS is a Vienna-based nonprofit housing developer and property manager serving individuals and families. It overlaps directly with EGW in subsidized residential development and ongoing tenant administration.
• Familienwohnbau: Familienwohnbau develops and manages affordable and free-financed housing, including rental and purchase pathways. Its Austrian project footprint and nonprofit orientation are closely aligned with EGW.
• Neues Leben: Neues Leben develops subsidized and privately financed residential projects, often with tenant purchase options. Its focus on high-quality affordable housing in eastern Austria makes it a strong operating peer for EGW.
• WBV-GPA: WBV-GPA is a nonprofit housing association that develops, rents, and manages residential property. It shares EGW's long-term rental model, target residents, and reliance on Austria's subsidized-housing framework.
• Alpenland: Alpenland is a nonprofit housing provider active in eastern Austria, including Lower Austria and Vienna. Its development, rental, and management of affordable residential communities make it directly comparable to EGW.
• Österreichisches Volkswohnungswerk: Österreichisches Volkswohnungswerk is an Austrian nonprofit developer of subsidized and free-financed housing. It is comparable through its residential development activity, purchase-option offerings, and focus on affordable ownership pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Wiener Wohnen: Wiener Wohnen is Vienna's municipal housing operator and a much larger incumbent in affordable rental housing. It is broader in scale and municipal ownership but overlaps with EGW in subsidized tenancy, allocation, and residential property administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/egw_ein_zuhause_fuer_alle

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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