Horst Gaisbauer

OÖ HightechFonds is an active manager which invests in companies located in Austria. The firm targets companies operating in such sectors as technology services and packaged software. It focuses on start-ups but also supports established and innovative small and middle-market companies with revenues of up to EUR 50 million. It looks to acquire minority stake positions. OÖ HightechFonds also invests in the form of a silent partnership.

GCP is a long-term, hands-on manager which invests in dynamic early-stage growth companies in the information & communication technologies and the life sciences (biopharmaceuticals and medical devices) sectors. They invest across the EU with a focus on early-stage and expansion projects in German-speaking Europe and the EU countries bordering Austria and consider investments outside this area which meet specific conditions. The firm has special expertise in supply chain management and logistics solutions, data processing & analysis, IP-related communication services, telecom, telecom infrastructure, RFID, chip design, semiconductor IP, immunology, oncology, metabolic diseases and genetic diversity. They do not invest in purely marketing-driven concepts, media projects or services. The firm typically seeks to invest EUR 0.5-4 million in companies with a strong, defendable IP position, an innovative technological solution, an outstanding management team, a simple, compelling business idea with a clear and plausible business model, explosive growth potential and a plausible exit opportunity within the lifetime of their funds. In larger rounds, they usually invest in syndication with venture capital partners. GCP takes significant stakes and seeks board representation in their investee companies, partnering with management to lend strategic support to accelerate growth and create value, optimize capital structure and access additional financing through their partners.

Operates as a service provider