Vienna Growth

Wiener Wachstum GmbH is an investment vehicle that provides equity and mezzanine capital. This does not constitute a grant. Wiener Wachstum only invests in companies based in Vienna. Options include, for example, an equity injection, equity-like instruments or mezzanine financing, such as a qualified subordinated loan. The requirements and conditions are assessed on a case-by-case basis, negotiated and agreed upon in a contract.
 

First, you register online and upload the necessary documents to our platform. Following an initial suitability assessment, we will invite you to discussions regarding a potential investment and the terms and conditions. In the next step, we will request all the documents required for a comprehensive due diligence review. If the due diligence review is favourable, an agreement is reached on the investment terms and our governing bodies give their approval, we will then jointly draw up the investment agreements.

Due diligence involves an in-depth examination of a company in order to make a well-founded assessment of the opportunities and risks associated with an investment. In particular, economic, legal, financial and tax matters are examined. 

Wiener Wachstum offers an investment scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises in the healthcare and digital sectors that are registered as limited companies. Your company should have had a place of business in Vienna for at least two to three years. Your project must demonstrate growth potential for your company and be based on a viable business model.

Which companies or sectors are not covered?

Once the due diligence process has been completed and the mutually agreed terms have been finalised, approval will be sought from the relevant committees. The investment will then be finalised. The time taken to finalise the investment depends on the specific negotiations and the completeness of your submission documents, and may take between four and six months.

Submission is free of charge for companies. If a company is considered for an equity investment, costs may arise during the subsequent investment process, such as for legal, financial or tax due diligence.

What is the maximum amount of an investment made through ‘Wiener Wachstum’?

If a company is not a good fit, there will be no investment.
This may happen if:

• there is insufficient connection to Vienna
• your company is not growth-oriented
• the business model does not fit with Wiener Wachstum’s investment focus
• the company is undergoing reorganisation or restructuring
• the sector is excluded from funding by Wiener Wachstum

Wiener Wachstum provides capital with a view to growth. The strategy is long-term in nature: it is geared towards a medium- to long-term holding period of up to 10 years, with a clear exit strategy. It is therefore not about providing quick fixes, but about offering long-term support to companies seeking to grow in Vienna.

There is no legal entitlement to an investment. Simply submitting an application does not automatically entitle you to receive money or a stake in the business.

Sie können sich online um ein Investment durch Wiener Wachstum bewerben. 

No, applications for investment can be submitted at any time.

You will need to provide full registration details, an extract from the Commercial Register showing your company name, a valid business licence, and a complete pitch deck (financial planning and requirements, use of funds, and a description of the company and the team). We will guide you through all the necessary steps as the process progresses.tum GmbH?