Life Sciences Directory

ARAX Capital Partners is one of the leading venture capitalists in Austria. We have been financing emerging Austrian high-tech and biotech companies in the high-tech and biotech sectors since 2007. One of our driving success factors are the complementary skills of our multidisciplinary team. We are convinced that besides quality, the diversity of experience backgrounds is essential. Our experienced management team has industry expertise and is characterized by first-class industry know-how.

We are experts in the field of behavioral health sciences, specialized in breathing. We develop and supply services focusing on improving extracellular acid-base physiology, as well as muscular and autonomic nervous system psychophysiology.

We refine and supply services to improve cellular ATP production though eucapnic hypoxy training.

We cooperate with universities inter-nationally, e.g. Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna, Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, USA.

AMVO (Austrian Medicines Verification Organization) was founded in December 2016. Purpose of the organization: AMVO is responsible for the national implementation of the EU drug verification system according to the FMD Regulation (2011/62) as well as the Delegated Act 2016/161. Its responsibilities are the organisation and administration (governance) and the technical implementation. Member organisations: PHARMIG, OeGV, PHAGO, ÖAK, ÖÄK Supervisory national authorities: BASG, BMSGPK

Founded in 2018 with a vision to streamline quality management and compliance in the life sciences, we began our journey in Austria. A small team of industry veterans united to tackle pressing quality challenges, offering a combination of deep regulatory expertise and agile interim support. This approach quickly earned the trust of our clients.

Since then, close partnerships have driven our success. We have built a strong track record of transforming complex challenges into structured, sustainable solutions.

Today, we are a trusted partner for life science organizations worldwide—a consultancy rooted in Austria and committed to excellence in quality and compliance.

aws Gründerfonds is Austria’s most active venture capital fund with around EUR 70 m under management. The fund invests during the later seed and series A/B phases of highly scalable Austrian technology start-ups. Co-investors from our international network are actively involved. aws Gründerfonds sees itself as a long-term, stable partner and offers entrepreneurial venture capital with active support.

Over 1,100 BDO employees across 11 locations throughout Austria are on hand to ensure our customers achieve corporate success. As part of the global BDO network, we provide specialized services that support companies from start-ups to multinationals throughout their growth journey. Our team offers deep insights into management consulting best practices, regulatory landscapes, R&D tax strategies and comprehensive audit as well as tax and advisory services. At BDO, we understand the complexities of the life sciences industry and are committed to helping our customers innovate and excel in this dynamic environment. Connect with us to explore how we can support your business’s unique needs in the ever-evolving Pharma, BioTech and MedTech sectors. 

BelliLS is a contemporary boutique law firm focused on providing legal services, advice and representation to life sciences companies operating internationally. thanks to 10 years of in-house experience in global biotech companies, the law firm can help clients managing their daily legal issues and navigating the complex European regulatory landscape during their entire business life cycle: from R&D to commercialization and growth.  

bespark*bio is a privately held biotech start-up, offering bespoke process development for novel biotherapeutics such as viral vectors, bionanoparticles (VLPs and exosomes), and biologics (monoclonal antibodies).

We deliver robust, phase-appropriate and scalable processes, enhance development efficiency and significantly de-risk development activities for our clients.

BPHS is an Austrian firm with extensive experience spanning 25+years in the healthcare, pharma and medtech industries. Comprised of a diverse team of experienced experts and young professionals, BPHS provides comprehensive consulting services for IT solutions, quality management and logistics/distribution solutions.Over the years, the company has fostered valuable connections within the industries, solidifying its reputation as a reliable and trustworthy teamplayer with a "can-do" mentality.