UNIQA Ventures

UNIQA Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group, a leading insurance company in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Based in Vienna, Austria, the firm was established to strategically invest in and partner with innovative startups that align with UNIQA's core business areas and future strategic interests. Its investment thesis is centered around the future of Health, Mobility, Smart Home, and Fintech, alongside enabling technologies that underpin these sectors, such as AI, IoT, and data analytics. This strategic alignment allows UNIQA Ventures to not only provide capital but also foster synergies between its portfolio companies and the broader UNIQA ecosystem.

The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, typically participating in Seed to Series B funding rounds. While its mandate is European, UNIQA Ventures has a notable focus on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), leveraging its parent company's strong presence and network in these markets. Beyond financial investment, UNIQA Ventures emphasizes offering significant strategic value, including access to UNIQA's extensive customer base, distribution channels, and deep industry expertise. This approach aims to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies by integrating their solutions into UNIQA's operations or offering them to its customer base.

UNIQA Ventures manages a dedicated fund with a total volume of €75 million, demonstrating a substantial commitment from its parent company to innovation and external partnerships. Its typical initial investment ranges from €500,000 to €5 million, depending on the stage and specific needs of the startup. The firm is also prepared to provide follow-on funding to support the continued growth of its most promising portfolio companies, often co-investing with other venture capital firms or strategic partners. With a portfolio of over 20 companies, UNIQA Ventures has established itself as a significant player in the European corporate venture capital landscape, actively shaping the future of insurance-adjacent industries.