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PUSH VC

Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna

Description

PUSH VC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, is a prominent investor focused on Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups. The firm distinguishes itself through its dedicated investment in Health Tech and Green Tech sectors, specifically targeting companies that demonstrate the potential for significant positive impact. PUSH VC's investment philosophy centers on backing innovative solutions that address critical global challenges, aligning financial returns with a strong commitment to sustainability and societal well-being.

The firm typically deploys initial investment tickets ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, providing crucial early capital to promising ventures. While their primary focus is on these initial rounds, PUSH VC also maintains the capacity to participate in follow-on investments, supporting portfolio companies as they scale. A key criterion for PUSH VC is the strength and vision of the founding teams, seeking out outstanding entrepreneurs with deep expertise and a clear path to execution. Their strategic approach is designed to foster long-term partnerships, offering more than just capital but also active support and guidance.

Beyond financial investment, PUSH VC leverages its ecosystem to provide substantial value to its portfolio companies. This includes access to a robust network of industry experts, mentors, and potential partners. The firm is closely associated with the Push Forward accelerator, which further enhances its ability to nurture and accelerate the growth of early-stage startups. As of early 2024, PUSH VC has made over 15 investments, demonstrating a consistent commitment to building a diverse portfolio of high-impact technology companies across Europe. Their hands-on approach and sector-specific expertise position them as a valuable partner for founders in the health and green technology spaces.

Investor Profile

PUSH VC has backed more than 34 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Austria, Germany, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $540K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (41%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Pre Seed (15%)
  • Series Unknown (9%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Angel (6%)
  • Undisclosed (6%)

Country Focus

  • Austria (59%)
  • Germany (21%)
  • United States (12%)
  • Kenya (3%)
  • South Africa (3%)
  • Philippines (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Apps
  • Logistics
  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Saas
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does PUSH VC frequently co-invest with?

Schenker Ventures
Europe, Essex, United Kingdom, Debden
Co-Investments: 2
Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 11
42CAP
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
aws Gründungsfonds
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 4
Fly Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Promus Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
HHLA Next
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 2
Senovo
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2
10x Founders
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 2
K
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Spelle
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does PUSH VC often collaborate with?

J"
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Shared Deals: 6
Alfred Luger
Asia, Pangasinan, Philippines, Austria
Shared Deals: 1
JK
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
FW
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
OR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Shared Deals: 1
Christian Kaar
Asia, Pangasinan, Philippines, Austria
Shared Deals: 1
BN
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Rene Giretzlehner
Asia, Pangasinan, Philippines, Austria
Shared Deals: 1
KK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by PUSH VC?

Circonomit

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Circonomit offers a scalable SaaS solution that enables real-time data driven environmental based decision-making.

Energy EfficiencyEnvironmental EngineeringGreenTechSaaSSoftwareSustainability
SeedJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,291,767
Emmi AI

Linz, Oberosterreich, Austria

Emmi AI thinks that the nexus of physics and artificial intelligence represents the next frontier in industrial engineering.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Simulation
SeedApr 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,107,664
UniteLabs

Munich, Bayern, Germany

The automation OS for ambitious labs

BiotechnologyData IntegrationHealth CareIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLife ScienceSoftware
Pre SeedApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,021,669
Podero

Austria, Pangasinan, Philippines

Podero manages the global electric gadgets in order to create a future with clean, abundant energy.

Data ManagementEnergySaaSSolarWeb Development
SeedFeb 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,719,420
Aitiologic

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Aitiologic is an Austrian precision medicine firm that creates AI-powered solutions for early disease identification and tailored therapy.

PharmaceuticalPrecision MedicineTherapeutics
SeedOct 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,766,114
enspired

Vienna, Wien, Austria

AI-powered energy trading services for global short-term power markets

BatteryEnergyPower GridRenewable EnergyTrading Platform
Series BMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $27,575,438
DUDE CHEM

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

DUDE CHEM is a leading company in green chemical manufacturing based in Berlin.

ChemicalManufacturingPharmaceutical
SeedFeb 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,004,046
Balun

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Balun is a operator of a machine learning platform.

EnergyRenewable Energy
Pre SeedJan 16, 2024
raicoon

Vienna, Wien, Austria

SaaS solution for autonomous operations of renewable energy

AnalyticsInformation TechnologyRenewable EnergySoftwareSolar
SeedOct 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,231,479
FERNRIDE

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Leading platform for autonomous, electric trucking.

Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleLogisticsSoftwareTransportation
Series ASep 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $19,000,000