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The startup scene in Austria
Dynatrace reports that it was founded in Linz, Austria, in 2005 by Bernd Greifeneder and Sok-Kheng Taing. The company reports a Linz presence comprising its Engineering Headquarters, two other offices, and a Research Lab. It also reports that it went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019 under ticker DT.
About
Dynatrace reports that it was founded in Linz, Austria, in 2005 by Bernd Greifeneder and Sok-Kheng Taing. The company reports a Linz presence comprising its Engineering Headquarters, two other offices, and a Research Lab. It also reports that it went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019 under ticker DT.
tech2b identifies itself as an Upper Austria startup expert team and lists its office at Hafenstraße 47-51 in Linz. It lists staged programs named Ideate for early ideas, Activate to develop a mature idea into an MVP, Incubate to scale from an MVP, and Business2Excellence for market entry and internationalization. Its listed focus areas include MedTech and digital health, Greentech, and hardware.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Linz ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #274 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
11 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Linz
Investors 8
Investor
InvestorEmpowering SMEs and real estate investments.
InvestorInvesting in innovative high-tech startups in Upper Austria.
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Incubators 2
IncubatorAccelerating innovation and supporting startups in Upper Austria.
IncubatorYour harbor for innovative business growth.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioBuilding great companies through innovation.
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Raising in Linz
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What the sources say about Linz
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Source: tech2b - startup incubator for Upper Austria
Questions about Linz
How does Linz rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #274 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Linz?
8 investors based in Linz have a profile here, including Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG, 21 Group AG and OÖ HightechFonds. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Linz?
Yes. Linz has 2 incubators and 1 venture studio on record, including tech2b Inkubator GmbH and Netural X.
Geographic proximity
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