About Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS)
aws i2 Business Angels is the largest Austrian matching service for start-ups and investors, whose standardized analysis procedure guarantees an efficient and transparent mediation process. Entrepreneurs receive an experienced Business Angel, who brings in capital, know-how as well as contacts and who helps to carry the risk. Business Angels receive attractive investment opportunities. aws i2 Business Angels screens around 700 projects annually for investor eligibility, of which around 60 startups meet the criteria. They are subsequently presented to the participating investors in 2-page standardised "Investment Summaries". In particular, start-ups are sought that meet the following criteria: The product / service is already "on the market" (at least first test customers) Competitive advantage through technology leap Clearly recognizable unique selling proposition The product / service is scalable The product / service addresses a large and/or new market Capital requirement between 100k - 1m € Type of investors participating: Business Angels Family Offices Seed Fonds Strategic investors Startups apply at www.awsconnect.at Investors apply at www.awsconnect.at