ORGN
www.stardustcoffee.co
ORGN is building products for adventures & explorer. Our first brand - Stardust Adventure Coffee - offers a new-age instant coffee with a low caffeine amount while tasting delicious.
Mitglied seit 2022
The Hans(wo)men Group is a bunch of startups, that share common values, similar goals and the same Business Angel. A group with an incredible performance.
Runtastic, founded in 2009, is a leader in the digital health and fitness space. It provides optimized tracking solutions for collecting, managing, and analyzing running and training data, as well as curated content. Since 2015, the Austrian company has been part of the adidas family. With its two apps, adidas Running and adidas Training, Runtastic wants to create the best possible running and training experience for more than 180 million registered users. Users are inspired to lead a more conscious and active lifestyle.
Welcome to mySugr, the diabetes management app made for people with diabetes by people with diabetes. Together, we make diabetes suck less!
myClubs is the biggest sports provider in Austria and Switzerland – without running any gym or studio. myClubs combines courses and other sports activities of more than 500 providers in one single membership and makes them digitally accessible. This is how we bring flexibility in the sports sector and create added value for customers as well as sports providers.
Diagnosia is Austria’s most used doctor app and supports physicians from all walks in making the best medical decisions.
durchblicker is Austria’s leading online comparison platform for household bills. The company offers 28 price comparisons in insurance, telecommunication, energy and finance. durchblicker provides consumers with a comprehensive market overview and helps them find the best offers. Thus, the company supports consumers in lowering their cost base and conveniently saving several thousand euros per year.
Since 2009 Pioneers is supporting, developing and co-creating innovation with entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. With 140+ delivered corporate innovation projects and 20+ pre-seed startup investments, we are one of Europe’s leading end-to-end corporate venture builder and startup ecosystem players.
As the world’s most trusted name in GPS tracking for pets, Tractive keeps cats and dogs around the globe safe and happy. Fit, too, with the help of activity monitoring. They're already the market leader, and continue to grow - especially in key markets like the US. The pet tech industry is booming, and Tractive is one of its pack leaders.
Kiweno is an innovative healthcare company specializing in self-assessment tests for nutrients, food intolerances and intolerances, as well as intuitive presentation of results. Kiweno's goal is to encourage people to actively engage with their health and to strengthen it preventively.
Shpock is a marketplace and classifieds platform that brings millions of private buyers and sellers together.
Busuu is, with over 120m users, the world’s largest online community for language learning. The company offers its global community of committed learners the best way to learn a language: the perfect balance of self-paced study and practice with native speakers, all powered by AI.
Coding is a massive opportunity for a fulfilling life, but only a few ever get to experience it. To enable as many people as possible to have that chance, we work towards our vision of making coding accessible. We're breaking down barriers to entry to allow everyone to learn to code and become a developer, regardless of their background.
Our vision is to make young people happy by helping them find the job that suits them perfectly! Our job platform is both innovative and intuitive. We know that most job postings look quite similar and do not offer job starters or young professionals a glimpse into what the respective job is all about. That is why people on whatchado do not just speak openly about what the coolest part of their job is, but talk about its limitations too.
Storebox is the first fully digitized self-storage solution in Europe and market leader in the DACH region – with more than 100 locations in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg. We offer storage spaces for private and business purposes which are automatically accessible at any time.
Swelly is a market research company that helps brands to understand generation z by providing real time insights into how teenagers and young adults think. At its core Swelly is a Social Network used by 10 million people who help each other make better decisions. Swelly is a Facebook partner & has been used by consumer brands in Europe, Asia and North America.
[credi2] conceptualizes, builds and operates buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions for banks, payment institutions and retailers. The [credi2] platform can carry out all processes fully automated. With this platform and the accumulated expertise multiple products have been successfully launched with partners such as Apple, Volkswagen Bank and Raiffeisen Bank International.
Journi is a tech company, changing the multi-billion euro personalized print industry. Its mission is to turn your photos into printed memories in the most customer-centric way: Making the creation process feeling as easy as taking photos and the results looking like made by a designer. To make this happen the company is leverage the combination of massive amounts of data, modern AI and customer friendly UX. Furthermore the company’s production is 100% sustainable.
Waytation aimed at transforming the conference and exhibition industry to the digital age by analyzing where customers move around in the real world. Its tracking solution provided insights about the complete customer journey to enhance the overall experience, save resources and measure ROI.
Make a statement. Customized sunglasses and goggles from Vision1 Eyewear put brands where they receive maximum attention: right onto the faces of their fans, co-workers, customers and business partners. Vision1-lenses with graphics, logos or statements on the outside have a perfect see through for the sunglasses wearer. Top lifestyle and quality - Made in Italy.
Since 2015 London and Vienna-based Playbrush, is the innovation leader in oral care. Award-winning smart toothbrushes, multi-patented applications and subscription services recommended by dentists have created an ecosystem, which is promoting holistic oral care for the 21st century. With over 160k users and more than 40 million brushing minutes (as of 2021) Playbrush has established as a new product category in dental health. The company successfully exited in 2021 to the global consumer goods company Sunstar and is now focusing on scaling its digital oral care services internationally.
Anyline teaches smartphones how to read. Anyline's mobile image processing technology optimises objects and images in real-time in order to read them with OCR algorithms – easily with a smartphone camera. This makes QR codes and bar codes unnecessary, because with Anyline all kinds of digits and data become machine-readable.
Together with SanusX as an enabler, we support companies and their employees as an external cooperation partner with our consulting services. To help employees keep their minds free for the job, we are now also building a digital platform for Mental Health. The portfolio will be constantly expanded in the future. Digital and analog!
Mediclass is the most convenient way to get high quality healthcare. When visiting the doctor, patients experience high-quality service in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Members also receive approx. 40% discount on Mediclass medical services as well as the right to an extensive annual medical check-up.
LineMetrics makes measured data and appliance states quickly available and accessible from anywhere. The online platform allows to acquire, monitor, and analyze sensor and machine data directly within the web browser with minimal installation work. Register online, unpack the LineMetrics GSM data logger box, connect signals and go!
Different is brilliant: With sustainability, regional goldsmithing and authentic advice, RENÉSIM consciously sets an example against the advancing commercialization of the jewelry trade. At the same time, the software-based global purchase of gemstones at the best daily prices enables a shopping experience with special added value - online, in the store in Munich and in the showroom in Vienna.
We-R is creating a global and invitation-only entrepreneurial co-investment community built upon their end-to-end and data-driven co-investment platform, providing access to meaningful and curated investment opportunities.
Opground is the AI-powered platform that streamlines the talent acquisition process by interviewing and connecting companies with talent based on what both parties are, want and need. Leveraging the technology, the platform and SaaS evaluate them as thoroughly as a human would, saving time for both.
Propcorn leverages advanced AI algorithms to automate the analysis of building plans and legal frameworks. Offering real estate professionals an easy-to-use interface where they can select an address, and instantly discover untapped building potential. Propcorn provides accurate real-time results that help users make data-driven decisions.
Micuento provides personalized children's books, so that every child can be the main character of it's story.
Balun Energy reduces imbalance costs incurred by energy traders and renewable energy providers through more accurate energy supply forecasting.
Wowplay offers a gamified approach to teach kids STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) subjects, with fun, playful and interactive games and challenges delivered to your doorstep in a subscription.
Intelligent cost management for your construction site. With Reebuild, you can automate commercial processes in construction projects. Specialists save up to 10 hours a week on document processing, while all data is stored in the background for evaluation or further processing.
Haelsi is a hybrid healthcare center that puts people first and makes healthcare simple, in person and online.
Vitaance is an app that incentivises employees to take care of their mind and body, increases engagement, and protects them with life and accident insurance.
Ohana is helping parents raise healthy digital natives. It provides parents with the tools and guidance they need to protect their kids online and create a healthy digital routine for them - all while respecting their privacy. Ultimately, Ohana empowers parents to guide their children toward safe and responsible online behavior.
The Maany blockchain is a ‘computer in the sky’ designed to break up monopolies, turn the internet back into a common good, and enable financial inclusion for billions of people.
Glacier is at the forefront of equipping businesses and their employees with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to successfully navigate the challenges of the climate crisis. With its mission to bring climate action competences and skills to every company, Glacier is providing actionable climate education to employees at all levels. The courses offered at the Glacier Climate Academy range from climate essentials for the entire workforce to job- and industry-specific content such as ESG reporting, sustainable leadership, greenwashing and many more.
HelloBello is a D2C subscription-based company that makes it easy for pet owners to provide fresh, healthy and individualized nutrition for their beloved dogs.
Blaine offers a subscription service (B2B2C) for decoration with sustainable artificial flowers through a "flowersharing" system with the aim of reducing the consumption of plastics and the environmental impact of Co2. We are going to lead the European market of artificial flowers and plants. Our customers reduce the cost of their decoration by 75% compared to a natural product. They can choose from more than 250 different decorations each month without worrying about maintenance.
ORGN is building products for adventures & explorer. Our first brand - Stardust Adventure Coffee - offers a new-age instant coffee with a low caffeine amount while tasting delicious.
consola.finance is a EU-based finance and accounting SaaS platform with all financial tooling that web3 firms need such as cross-chain tracking, rule-based categorization, bookkeeping, reporting, exporting, analytics and more.
Consola financed has been merged with Request Finance from UK. Read more here
Shopstory.ai is an AI-powered eCommerce performance manager that outperforms agencies at a fraction of the cost. It is a recommendation engine for online shops that utilizes first party data from online shops while enriching it with additional data sources. By using machine learning it replaces the work of marketing & conversion experts.
Fabbric is radically changing the fashion industry, allowing future generations to create and express themselves though fashion with an all-in-one platform that connects creators, manufacturers and communities in an easy, accessible and sustainable way.
Doshi is a teen-friendly crypto wallet that is enabling the next generation of investors to access crypto via their parents. Our vision is to break down the barriers of entry so anyone can safely explore, learn, and interact with crypto and NFTs regardless of their age.
eco.mio enables companies to immediately cut travel associated CO2e emissions and costs.Their B2B software solution can seamlessly be integrated into existing online booking tools andempowers business travellers to choose greener travel options. With business travel on the riseagain, companies cannot afford to go back to old habits but are expected to embrace a moreeco-friendly travel approach.
Meetoptics is an online marketplace platform for all things related to photonics, a place where engineers can go to learn, discover and find what they need to create high tech applications based on photonics, used in fields such as autonomous vehicles, medical devices or quantum computers, among others. It also aggregates the fragmented industry of photonics components suppliers with their wide range of products and offers them new way to engage with their customers.
Leaders21 is shaping the future world of work. By means of innovative products and services, personal development is raised to a new level. The team´s portfolio includes classic training, coaching and consulting. But these formats are being augmented digitally. Leaders21's core is the Mindset & Skill Development Platform, where employees and leaders can individually learn and apply the competencies and 21st century skills they need to successfully meet today's challenges.
Fund F is a VC fund investing in the biggest opportunity in European tech - gender-diverse founder teams. We invest in early stage companies that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people in the areas of Health & FemTech, Fin- & InsureTech, Edutech & ClimateTech.
Viora is a micro-learning tool designed to close the confidence gap and empower women to recognize and confidently contribute their full potential. Through daily, two-minute videos, users gain actionable tips from leading experts that can be immediately applied to their everyday lives. Viora creates a personalized development journey and fosters consistent growth through gamification and educational technology.
The Sun is the ultimate source of energy on Earth. Sunlight and shadow affect numerous areas of life: from climate and (mental) health to solar power and real estate. Shadowmap is the first global, fast and reliable integrated tool for solar analytics and visualization. Based on worldwide 3D data, our interactive app aims to immediately provide the best answer to any solar radiation related question. For any moment in time, anywhere on Earth.
Coinpanion offers bundles of pre-selected crypto asset so you don't have to research every single asset by yourself. Coinpanion makes investing in new, innovative assets as easy as investing in shares with ETFs.
Coinpanion has been merged with the South African Company Revix, and is now active under the joint umbrella: Altify. Read more here.
hello again increases your customer value. The digital White-label solution rewards loyalty, increases frequency and consequently generates more sales. hello again was founded in 2017 and is innovation leader within digital customer loyalty. Already more than 400 companies like Bakery Resch&Frisch, Shoeretailer Myshoes or Retail Müller trust in a solution of hello again.
Calm/Storm Ventures is an exclusive founder network & boutique venture capital firm investing in purpose driven founders changing our life, health and wellbeing for the better. Calm/Storm is a super-early-stage fund, usually investing in the first or second fundraising round.
Make a statement. Customized sunglasses and goggles from Vision1 Eyewear put brands where they receive maximum attention: right onto the faces of their fans, co-workers, customers and business partners. Vision1-lenses with graphics, logos or statements on the outside have a perfect see through for the sunglasses wearer. Top lifestyle and quality - Made in Italy.
Waytation aimed at transforming the conference and exhibition industry to the digital age by analyzing where customers move around in the real world. Its tracking solution provided insights about the complete customer journey to enhance the overall experience, save resources and measure ROI.
Coding is a massive opportunity for a fulfilling life, but only a few ever get to experience it. To enable as many people as possible to have that chance, we work towards our vision of making coding accessible. We're breaking down barriers to entry to allow everyone to learn to code and become a developer, regardless of their background.
myClubs is the biggest sports provider in Austria and Switzerland – without running any gym or studio. myClubs combines courses and other sports activities of more than 500 providers in one single membership and makes them digitally accessible. This is how we bring flexibility in the sports sector and create added value for customers as well as sports providers.
Journi is a tech company, changing the multi-billion euro personalized print industry. Its mission is to turn your photos into printed memories in the most customer-centric way: Making the creation process feeling as easy as taking photos and the results looking like made by a designer. To make this happen the company is leverage the combination of massive amounts of data, modern AI and customer friendly UX. Furthermore the company’s production is 100% sustainable.
Storebox is the first fully digitized self-storage solution in Europe and market leader in the DACH region – with more than 100 locations in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg. We offer storage spaces for private and business purposes which are automatically accessible at any time.
[credi2] conceptualizes, builds and operates buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions for banks, payment institutions and retailers. The [credi2] platform can carry out all processes fully automated. With this platform and the accumulated expertise multiple products have been successfully launched with partners such as Apple, Volkswagen Bank and Raiffeisen Bank International.
Swelly is a market research company that helps brands to understand generation z by providing real time insights into how teenagers and young adults think. At its core Swelly is a Social Network used by 10 million people who help each other make better decisions. Swelly is a Facebook partner & has been used by consumer brands in Europe, Asia and North America.
Anyline teaches smartphones how to read. Anyline's mobile image processing technology optimises objects and images in real-time in order to read them with OCR algorithms – easily with a smartphone camera. This makes QR codes and bar codes unnecessary, because with Anyline all kinds of digits and data become machine-readable.
As the world’s most trusted name in GPS tracking for pets, Tractive keeps cats and dogs around the globe safe and happy. Fit, too, with the help of activity monitoring. They're already the market leader, and continue to grow - especially in key markets like the US. The pet tech industry is booming, and Tractive is one of its pack leaders.
LineMetrics makes measured data and appliance states quickly available and accessible from anywhere. The online platform allows to acquire, monitor, and analyze sensor and machine data directly within the web browser with minimal installation work. Register online, unpack the LineMetrics GSM data logger box, connect signals and go!
Since 2009 Pioneers is supporting, developing and co-creating innovation with entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. With 140+ delivered corporate innovation projects and 20+ pre-seed startup investments, we are one of Europe’s leading end-to-end corporate venture builder and startup ecosystem players.
Our vision is to make young people happy by helping them find the job that suits them perfectly! Our job platform is both innovative and intuitive. We know that most job postings look quite similar and do not offer job starters or young professionals a glimpse into what the respective job is all about. That is why people on whatchado do not just speak openly about what the coolest part of their job is, but talk about its limitations too.
Different is brilliant: With sustainability, regional goldsmithing and authentic advice, RENÉSIM consciously sets an example against the advancing commercialization of the jewelry trade. At the same time, the software-based global purchase of gemstones at the best daily prices enables a shopping experience with special added value - online, in the store in Munich and in the showroom in Vienna.
Dr. Johann "Hansi" Hansmann is one of Austria’s most renowned business angels - and the only one to have received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the startup ecosystem.
A former pharmaceutical executive turned entrepreneur, Hansi successfully exited his own pharma company in Spain in 2003. Since then, he has become a central figure in Europe’s early-stage investment landscape. Named Best European Early Stage Investor by EBAN in 2016, he also served as President of the Austrian Angel Investors Association until 2021. Based in Vienna, Hansi is just as passionate about mountain biking as he is about startups.The group has made over 100 direct investments and currently maintains stakes in more than 50 active companies, alongside over 20 limited partner (LP) positions in venture capital funds. With a sector-agnostic, Europe-focused strategy, they typically invest at the pre-seed stage and take on active lead roles - supporting portfolio companies across all phases of growth. Notable exits where they led investments include Runtastic, Shpock, MySugr, Durchblicker, and Busuu.
Today, the Hans(wo)men Group is evolving into a modern entrepreneurial family office, with a diversified portfolio spanning venture capital, real estate, and both private and public equity. It also actively engages in philanthropic initiatives focused on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education, climate change, and the advancement of gender equality.
Lisa Pallweber is Managing Partner at Hans(wo)men Group. She leads all new investments and manages a portfolio of over 50 active startups and 20+ fund positions in venture capital and private equity.
Lisa works closely with founders on strategic growth, fundraising, and business development, and serves on multiple company boards. She also oversees Hans(wo)men Group’s fund investments and represents the Group on advisory boards.
Before joining the family office, Lisa held investment roles at Uniqa Ventures and Speedinvest, where she focused on early-stage fintech, insurtech, and healthtech startups.
Lisa began her career in asset management, analyzing technology companies for an Austrian investment bank.Lisa is part of Kauffman Fellows, part of the Global Women in VC network, and actively mentors female angel investors.
Originally from Northern Italy, Lisa holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University in Milan. She is fluent in Italian, German, and English, and conversational in French and Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and skiing in the mountains.
Andrei holds a Masters in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, UK.
He began his career in Asset Management at PIMCO, working across the firm’s Munich and London offices. During his time there, he also successfully completed all three levels of the CFA Program.
After several years in Asset Management, Andrei transitioned into entrepreneurship and venture capital. He joined the Austrian climate-tech startup inoqo as a Founder's Associate, focusing on fundraising and strategic initiatives.
Most recently, he served as Investment Manager at Triple Impact Ventures, a Vienna-based single family office dedicated to early-stage investments in European startups tackling the Triple Planetary Crisis. In this role, he led the firm’s investment activities resulting in 12 investments across the pre-seed and seed-stages.
As part of the investment team, Andrei is responsible for new investments as well as supporting the existing portfolio.
Andrei is also actively engaged in the European climate-tech and impact investing community and co-organises regular Climate Coffee meetups in Vienna. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new places, spending time in nature with his family, and following his passion for football.
Helena Torras is a three-time CEO and experienced investor with a strong track record across the tech and startup ecosystem. With degrees from ESADE and McGill University, she began her career at KPMG and later worked in strategic consulting before moving into executive leadership roles.
Over the past decade, Helena has co-founded and scaled multiple tech startups in the US, UK, and Spain, serving on boards in both Europe and the US and helping raise over $30 million in funding. She has invested in more than 15 early-stage companies and is currently a Venture Partner for Spain at Hans(wo)men Group.
Helena is also active in supporting women in tech, having co-founded a network of female angel investors focused on backing women-led startups. She serves as an independent board director and advisor for several companies and organizations and is a frequent speaker at tech and innovation events.
Her contributions to the ecosystem have earned her recognition among Europe’s Top 100 most influential women in startups and VC, as well as among Spain’s Top 100 women leaders and digital transformation leaders.
