Xista Science Ventures
www.xista.vcThey are seed-stage investors across Europe (rooted in Austria) investing in visionary science start-ups across life science, software, and hardware that represent transformative technologies. They provide follow-on funding up to €4m and help founders transition from science projects to commercial ventures.
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xista Science Ventures invests in visionary science start-ups with a focus on translating scientific breakthroughs into scalable, investable businesses. Their core philosophy is built on bridging the gap between academia and commercialization, with a mission to ‘help founders find, clarify and amplify their mission.’ They believe that ‘bringing the two forces together’—science and business—’turns ideas into reality,’ and they view deep tech as ‘an endurance game’ requiring long-term partnership beyond just capital.
What Sets Them Apart
- Team with dual expertise in both science and business—'We are scientists & investors. And a whole lot more.'
- Deep understanding of academic spin-offs and deep tech founder landscape with ability to 'view, recognise, analyse and propel companies to the next stage'
- Strong ties to leading-edge research at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
- Gateway to an ecosystem including high-tech facilities and state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure
- Practical support beyond financing: expertise in finance, IP, grant acquisition, and HR
- Transparent approach—publicly shared term sheet
- Part of broader xista ecosystem including innovation labs, science park, and educational programs (xbio Course)
Portfolio Highlights
Valanx Biotech
Biotech
Neurolentech
Biotech
Contextflow
Ai Ml
Brainhero
Medtech
Brightmind.AI
Medtech
Cellectric
Biotech
Cutanos
Biotech
G.ST Antivirals
Biotech
+ 14 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
12 Partners at Xista Science Ventures
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