The aws Gründerfonds, established in 2013 and based in Vienna, Austria, is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting high-growth Austrian startups in their early stages. With an investment capital of €68.5 million, the fund focuses on sectors such as software and technology, medical technology and biotechnology, and energy and environment.

In 2023, the aws Gründerfonds II was launched with an investment capital of over €72 million, aiming to mobilize approximately €500 million for Austrian startups in collaboration with private investors. The fund seeks to accelerate the transformation of Europe by investing in innovative technologies, particularly in sustainability and digitalization.