Philipp Kinsky

Overview

Philipp Kinsky is an Austrian angel investor specializing in early-stage technology startups. He is a founding partner and managing director at Herbst Kinsky Rechtsanwälte, a renowned Austrian law firm specializing in capital market law, banking and finance law, and private equity. In addition to his legal practice, Kinsky is actively involved in the startup ecosystem through his investment firm, KK Incube Invest Management GmbH, where he serves as a managing director. He has been recognized for his contributions to the startup community, receiving the 'Business Angel of the Year 2025' award from Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH. Kinsky's investment focus includes sectors such as technology, healthcare, biotechnology, and fintech, with a particular interest in artificial intelligence and consumer goods. He typically invests in seed to growth-stage companies, with investment sizes ranging from €100,000 to €5 million. His portfolio includes companies in media, e-commerce, energy, education, logistics, real estate, automotive, agriculture, and tourism. Kinsky's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting innovative growth companies and fostering the development of the Austrian startup ecosystem. He is also involved in academia, teaching courses on startups at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Law and serving on advisory boards for various startup initiatives.