xista science ventures

xista science ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage deep-tech and life science startups across Europe. They focus on companies with strong scientific foundations and innovative technologies, aiming to support the transition from science projects to commercial ventures. Their expertise spans technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal, IP, and strategic consulting, providing comprehensive support to entrepreneurs.

The firm invests as lead investors in pre-seed and seed stages, with the capacity to follow on in later rounds. Their current fund is €70 million, and they provide follow-on funding up to €4 million. xista science ventures has a diverse portfolio of 22 companies across life science, software, and hardware sectors, with over 450 people working in these companies. The portfolio includes companies from more than 30 nationalities, reflecting their broad geographical focus.

Embedded in the venture capital scene, xista science ventures has strong ties to leading-edge research at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Their companies have raised over €250 million in grants and equity funding, demonstrating the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of science-driven startups in Europe.