Innspire Ventures

Innspire Ventures

Innspire Ventures is a venture capital and advisory firm headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, focused on early-stage B2B technology startups from seed to Series A. Founded and led by Rudolf "Rudi" Flunger, who brings 25 years of experience leading international operations at global companies, the firm combines investing with hands-on strategic advising. Its investment focus spans B2B technology across multiple industries, emphasizing the application of digital solutions and Deep Tech developments with realistic disruption capability and significant business potential. Innspire Ventures looks for strong founder teams capable of attracting diverse networks of investors and advisors, and offers more than pure financial support as part of its investments. The firm's portfolio includes start-up investments such as CRQLAR, Flock, Innerspace, M.A.D., Femble, Plumerai, and Treely, with exits including Swarm. Innspire Ventures also participates in venture fund investments alongside various partners. On the advisory side, the firm has engaged with companies like Flock (London, UK), Innerspace (Innsbruck, Austria), and M.A.D. (Innsbruck, Austria), providing strategic guidance, industry contacts, talent connections, and business lead generation. The firm operates as Innspire Ventures GmbH, registered at Sternwartestraße 32a, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria.