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.
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.
TRPPN allows creators, like musicians, to directly monetize from their live performance and to connect with their fanbase using the virtues of AI and blockchain.
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.
Ada provides daily 2-minute videos where leading experts like Yvonne de Bark share concrete tips that every woman can apply in their lives. Ada uses gamification and education technology along with follow-up questions and call to actions to encourage consistent growth. The Ada app builds your personal journey using challenges like “Everybody’s Darling” that contain videos from categories such as “Language and Voice” and “Inner Attitude”.
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 was born in Austria and studied economics in Vienna. He spent the major part of his professional life working as an executive in the pharmaceutical industry in Austria, Germany, UK and Spain. He gathered several years of entrepreneurial experience running successfully his own pharmaceutical company in Spain after conducting a management buy-out of a big pharmaceutical plant, making an exit in 2003. Since this time he is active as investor and business angel. He currently holds investments with a geographical focus on Austria, Germany, UK and Spain both internet and in the health industry. He led Runtastic, shpock, mysugr and just recently durchblicker and Busuu to extraordinary exits. He was president of the ‘Austrian Angels Investors Association’ until 2021, was awarded 'Best European Early Stage Investor' in 2016 by eban.org and is now based in Vienna and tries to find spare time to ride his mountain bike.
Play VideoGet the BookLisa studied Economics and Finance at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. She startet her career in Asset Management working for an Austrian Investment Bank, where she researched and analyzed technology companies and made investment recommendations for the company‘s fund managers.
After 2 years she joined Speedinvest, the first Austrian Venture Capital Fund, in their Fintech Investment Team. Lisa was responsible for sourcing and analyzing potential new investments in the fintech and insurtech space, building an investment thesis in this area and negotiating these deals and ultimately supporting these companies through their growth journeys.
Two years later she joined Uniqa Ventures, which is the Corporate Venture Capital Entity of Uniqa Insurance Group, one of the biggest insurance companies in Austria. Here she helped build the investment thesis in the healthtech space.
She also independently led various Series A investments in this space, investing over €6m across 4 deals. In January, Lisa joined Hansi Hansmann as Investment Manager and Portfolio Manager.
She is now responsible for all new investments of Hansi Hansmann and the Hans(wo)men Group with a focus on diverse teams, sustainability and social impact. Lisa is also managing the existing portfolio, working closely with founders and supporting them in strategic topics, business development and fundraising, as well as serving on boards of various companies.
Lisa is also a part of the Global Women in VC network. She is an active mentor to female angel investors, sharing her experience and expertise with them.
Helena is a seasoned CEO (3x) and investor, connecting the dots between the ecosystem, startup-corporate-investor, promoting the innovative tech startup mindset to society. With a Bachelor & MBA at ESADE and McGill University, she started her professional career in corporate services: first, as auditor at KPMG and then as strategic consultant.
These foundations allowed her to understand all the areas of a company and establish the implementation of several projects. Then, she joined as General Manager of a traditional company, before jumping, more than a decade ago, into the tech world.Entrepreneur, involved in several startups as co-founder or member of the entrepreneur team, she has established operations in the US, UK & Spain and has been Board Director both in Spain and in the US, having raised in total around $30M.
Her passion for tech startups led her to invest in more than fifteen companies. She now keeps investing as part of the team of Hans(wo)men Group of Hansi Hansmann. She has also been Board Director/Advisory Board in some promising startups. She co-founded a group of women angels to boost investment in women-led tech startups and to close the gap between the tech and the traditional world. She is serving on several boards as independent board director.
Eager and committed, Helena is always willing to share and contribute. She belongs to the Governing Board of BarcelonaTechCity, to the Ambassadors Council of Collider, and is a speaker in tech events. Moreover, she is committed to diversity, which has led her to belong to Governing Bodies of associations with this mission. Among other acknowledgements, she’s been considered TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space, one of the 30 spanish people to follow on the tech world in Spain, top 100 women leaders in Spain, one of the 100 leaders of digitalization in Spain and EUTOP50 investor. Helena is a passionate person, who loves challenges and connecting people, knowledge, and ecosystems. On weekends you’ll find her in the nature with her family.
Lina Gallei founded AHA-Lernen, an alternative tutoring platform dedicated to transforming the education system by helping students develop longterm knowledge successfully and in a sustainable fashion. Her mission is to create a supportive environment in which innovative education thrives, making learning a more positive and productive experience.
Lina’s journey into education and entrepreneurship began during high school at the Vienna Business School, where she also spent a semester at WU Vienna, starting a Bachelor’s in Business Law, which inspired her to focus on law in her A-Levels.
Her dedication to impactful change was evident in her roles as School Representative for the state and as head girl for her own school for multiple consecutive years. Even while still in school, Lina launched her own start-up and took on the role as head of the company, gaining valuable business experience.
Her career spans diverse sectors, including a notable four-year role at a software company where she headed accounting and project management. Lina is also currently part of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Austrian Start-ups, where she deepens her passion for entrepreneurship and innovative business solutions.
Lina’s enthusiasm for law, entrepreneurship and financial analysis inspires her to develop innovative solutions with a lasting impact. She is dedicated to channeling these passions into meaningful projects that drive positive change.