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VERBUND AG Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Energy & Environment · Energy

VERBUND is a prominent utility company and one of the largest producers of hydroelectric power. The organization focuses on generating electricity from renewable sources, with a primary emphasis on hydropower. Their operations encompass electricity generation, transmission, and international trading and sales.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, VERBUND AG ranks #163 globally and #1 in Austria. It ranks #12 in the Energy & Environment industry and #1 in the Energy subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#163
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Energy & Environment
#12
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Energy
#1
National · Austria
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#1
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Key metrics

VERBUND AG Startup Activity Metrics

VERBUND AG has supported 11 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $77 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore VERBUND AG's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

VERBUND AG has deployed more than $107 million in startup investments through Verbund X Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 11 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, Software & Data, and Transportation. Its venture arm Verbund X Ventures has invested in over 10 startups since it was founded in 2020.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Energy & Environment, Software & Data, and Transportation, categories where VERBUND AG's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where VERBUND AG-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with VERBUND AG. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

VERBUND AG Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

VERBUND AG engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 11 startups in total based on our database.

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Verbund X Ventures
Verbund X Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2020
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with VERBUND AG

VERBUND AG's top 5 associated startups have raised 86% of the $77 million raised in the last ten years across all 11 associated startups, led by Ease-Link GmbH at $25 million. VERBUND AG is associated with 11 active startups. Verbund X Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 10 associated startups.

Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.

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Startups associated with VERBUND AG
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
GridcogGridcogSB 349Energy & EnvironmentLondonProgram InvestmentVerbund X Ventures
Ease-Link GmbHEase-Link GmbHSB 348TransportationGrazProgram InvestmentVerbund X Ventures
EologixEologixSB 329Social & LeisureGrazProgram InvestmentVerbund X Ventures
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. VERBUND AG ranks #163 globally and #1 in Austria. It accounts for 3.3% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Energy & Environment industry and 61.7% of the activity generated by corporations in Austria. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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