Entries by European Super Angels Club

sproof earns Recognition at the EY Scale-Up Award 2025

We’re excited to share that sproof, a valued portfolio company of the European Super Angels Club (ESAC), reached a significant milestone at this year’s prestigious EY Scale-Up Award. The company received special recognition in the “Software & Digital Transformation” category. Additionally, it was named a finalist in the highly sought-after “Spin-Off of the Year 2025” category.

Blockpit wins EY Scale-Up of the Year 2025

On Wednesday, June 4th, the renowned auditing and consulting organization EY awarded the EY Scale-Up Award in Austria for the fourth time. This prestigious award, alongside the associated program, supports and promotes promising Austrian startup and scale-up companies on their growth journey. This year, Blockpit took home the overall victory and won “Scale-Up of the Year 2025,” while Ribbon Bio was named “Rising Star of the Year 2025.” 

sproof secures funding from aws supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg

After raising over €3 million in 2023, the sproof has now secured a new growth-oriented loan from aws, supported by Raiffeisen Salzburg. This strategic financing move effectively doubles the company’s equity base, allowing sproof to scale faster and strengthen its market position both domestically and abroad. 

Blockpit: Elevator Ventures Investment and the Path to Expansion

The European Super Angels Club is excited to highlight the latest achievement of Blockpit, one of our portfolio companies specializing in cryptocurrency tax compliance. The Austrian startup, founded by Florian Wimmer, Gerd Karlhuber, Magnus Berchtold, Vladimir Tosovic and Tom Buchsteiner has successfully secured a multi-million investment from Elevator Ventures, the venture capital fund of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI).

Fretello Achieves New 12-Month Record in Trials

Fretello, one of our valued portfolio companies, has achieved a new 12-month record in trials! The innovative guitar learning app is demonstrating its growing appeal and effectiveness along their way after its restructuring efforts. This milestone showcases the resilience of the company and indicates a promising future ahead for Fretello.