Michaela Andritsch

Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (AWS) is the Austrian promotional bank, fully controlled by the Government of Austria. Based in Vienna, AWS emerged in 2002 from the merger of several government funding agencies including FGG-Finanzierungsgarantiegesellschaft mbH and BÜRGES Förderungsbank GmbH. The firm later absorbed Innovationsagentur GmbH. The Seed Financing division of AWS manages venture capital investments by way of mezzanine financing. AWS also comprises several divisions not directly involved in investment management, namely Tecma which is specialized in technology marketing support, Tecnet which supplies technology information, i²-Ideas & Investment which is a networking platform for business angels and Biotech, providing business support for biotechnology projects. AWS manages the university spin-off fund Uni Venture, sponsored by BAWAG-Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft.

Part of GTI Gebäudetechnik International SA, Lifemotion SA provides investment services. The company is based in Melide, Switzerland. Lifemotion was acquired by Herz Beteiligungs Ges mbH on April 04, 2014.

Part of HIRSCH Servo AG, Hirsch Maschinenbau GmbH is an Austrian company that specializes in EPS machines and tools for the EPS industry. The company is based in Glanegg, Austria. The CEOs of the company are Harald Kogler, Walter Passegger.

NOVOPOL AS manufactures expanded polystyrene sheets used in the construction industry. Its products include protective components, decorative objects, floor heating boards, thermo-boxes, contour cutting, pulp moulding and transport pallets. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Ceska Skalice, Czech Republic.

Hirsch Porozell GmbH engages in the production and trading of packaging made of polystyrene, packaging fillers, heat and sound insulation decorative, hook-and-loop and system panels, construction formwork elements, as well as concrete displacement bodies. It also deals with the production and distribution of floor heating systems, pallets, machines, and building materials. The company was founded on December 21, 1990 and is headquartered in Glanegg, Austria.

FunderMax GmbH provides phenolic compact exterior cladding panels for rain screen applications. It offers hardboards, worktops and window sills, and surfaces and façade systems, decors and surfaces. The firm serves residential buildings. The company was founded by Karl Funder in 1890 and is headquartered in Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria.

Part of Kärntner Energieholding Beteiligungs GmbH, KELAG Wärme GmbH is a company based in Villach, Austria. The Austrian company provides heating equipment installation services and also offers repair and maintenance services.

KELAG-Kärntner Elektrizitäts AG engages in the production, procurement, distribution, and sale of energy. It also focuses on hydro-power generation, wind energy, district heating, bio-mass energy, as well as recycling of industrial waste heat. The company was founded on January 28, 1923 and is headquartered in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds engages in the provision of business development services and funding. Its activities include the promotion of tourism; commercial and industrial; research, development, and innovation; founders and entrepreneurs; international business, stabilization and rehabilitation; strategy consulting; financing; European Union funding; and network programs. The company was founded in April 1993 and is headquartered in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Gesellschaft des Bundes fuer industriepolitische Massnahmen is an Austrian company that specializes in restructuring manufacturing companies that are facing financial difficulties. The private company is based in Vienna, Austria and has subsidiaries in Germany.

Part of GTI Gebäudetechnik International SA, Herz Armaturen GmbH is a manufacturer of valves, fittings, circuit regulating valves, dynamic control fittings, and thermostatic valves for domestic installations for heating, air conditioning, sanitary, and gas appliances. The company is based in Vienna, Austria. The CEO of the Austrian company is Gerhard Glinzerer.

Part of GTI Gebäudetechnik International SA, Herz Beteiligungs Ges mbH is a holding Austrian company with interests in the construction industry. The company is based in Hinterbrühl, Austria. The CEO of the company is Gerhard Glinzerer.

Österreichische Hotel- und Tourismusbank GmbH engages in the financing and promotion of investments in tourism. It also provides consulting services related to investments and financing. In addition, the firm offers other services, which includes export pre-financing as well as support of cooperation and restructuring of financing of tourism businesses. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Part of Umdasch Group AG, Assmann Ladenbau Leibnitz GmbH provides shop design services and manufactures shop fittings such as shelving and display cases. The company is based in Leibnitz, Austria. Assmann Ladenbau Leibnitz was acquired by Umdasch Group AG from Gesellschaft des Bundes fuer industriepolitische Massnahmen on November 23, 2001 for $15.96 million.