US EditionStart-up Investments Fall to Five-Year Low
6 Articles
6 Articles
While the European ecosystem is gradually stabilising, this country is continuing to decline.
In 2025, there was less risk capital in Austria than in a long time. Only AI start-ups are anticipating the downward trend, a current analysis shows. And what does the year 2026 bring?
EY start-up barometer 2025: Austria's start-ups lost 56 percent of its financing in 2025 compared to the previous year – there were only four deals worth 10 million euros. The details.
According to the EY Start-up Barometer, Austria's start-ups received 253 million euros in financing in 2025, 56 percent less than 2024. Vienna is far ahead: Viennese start-ups took 71 percent of the financing volume.
According to the EY Startup Barometer, Austrian startups received €253 million in funding in 2025, a decrease of 56 percent compared to 2024. The number of funding rounds remained almost stable at 148 (2024: 151). "The figures clearly show that the Austrian startup ecosystem is continuing to weaken," says Florian Haas, Head of Startup at EY Austria. "After three years of declining funding activity, 2025 marks a new low."
VIENNA. EUR 253 million for young companies in Austria 2025 - AI as one of the few bright spots
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
