"DORDA is one of the few law firms that not only really understands the requirements of venture companies, but also consistently acts with a clear start-up focus. Throughout our entire financing process, their legal support was characterised by pragmatism, responsiveness and solution orientation - exactly what is needed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment." Dennis Just, CEO Emmi AI GmbH
The DORDA Start-Up Group, led by Lukas Herrmann (Partner) and supported by Bianca Schamberger (Associate), advised the Upper Austrian deep tech start-up Emmi AI GmbH on the conclusion of a seed financing round amounting to 15 million euros. The investors include well-known VC funds such as 3VC, Speedinvest, Serena and PUSH. The transaction is by far the largest seed financing round in Austrian venture capital history to date.
Emmi AI GmbH is a deep-tech start-up based in Linz, founded in 2024. The company develops AI-supported simulation models that substantially accelerate technical processes in areas such as fluid dynamics, multiphysics and solid mechanics. Emmi AI's mission is to revolutionise industrial product development through AI and enable real-time simulations across a broad range of industrial sectors.
With the DORDA Start-up Group led by Lukas Herrmann, a dedicated and interdisciplinary team supports ambitious founders in realising their visions and shaping the future. The team builds on DORDA’s nearly 50 years of experience in advising on complex transactions and benefits from outstanding cross-sector legal expertise. Thanks to its in-depth understanding of investor expectations – gained through decades of advising leading VC funds – the DORDA Start-Up Group is ideally positioned to make start-ups investor-ready and guide them through every stage of their growth journey.