HealthTech
We back companies reimagining healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and patient outcomes. From digital therapeutics to medical devices, we support founders who are making a measurable difference in people's lives.
KARISTA
Investing in Game-Changers from Scratch to Success
KARISTA is a European venture capital firm backing ambitious companies in Health, DeepTech and Digital from Seed to Series B+. Since 2001, we have been the first believers — partnering with exceptional founders who are building the category leaders of tomorrow.
What We Invest In
DeepTech — Space & Defense
We invest in frontier technology companies operating in space, defense, and advanced engineering. Our SpaceTech fund, Karista Tech I, is sponsored by CNES and targets the next generation of space infrastructure builders.
Digital
We partner with digital ventures that are redefining industries through software, data, and platform models. We look for companies with strong network effects and the potential to scale globally from Europe.
How We Support Founders
Early-Stage Conviction
We are often the first investor on board, providing capital and credibility at the moments that matter most. We regularly lead or co-lead rounds at Seed and Series A, taking a board seat to actively contribute to the company's direction.
Hands-On Operational Support
Beyond capital, we roll up our sleeves on the challenges that determine whether a startup thrives — sales strategy, business development, marketing, and team building. We show up for our founders in the critical early chapters.
Network & Expertise
Our team brings diverse professional backgrounds and an extensive network of co-investors, industry experts, and potential partners. We open doors and facilitate the right connections at the right time.
Long-Term Partnership
We accompany our portfolio companies from inception through growth stages and beyond. Building a lasting, trust-based relationship with every founding team is not a promise — it is our track record since 2001.
Our Investment Philosophy
We Believe in People First
Investment is not only about capital allocation — it is fundamentally about people. We look at the human beings behind each project, their resilience, their uniqueness, and their capacity to build and lead exceptional teams.
We Take Calculated Risks
Our appetite for innovation means we are willing to back bold ideas with strong value propositions before the market consensus forms. We choose companies that are ready to impact their industries and change users' lives.
We Co-Create the Vision
Being on board together means fully sharing the same vision and working toward it collectively. We build a respectful and stimulating dialogue with entrepreneurs and co-investors, treating every partnership as a genuine collaboration.
KARISTA
KARISTA is a European VC firm investing in Health, DeepTech and Digital from Seed to Series B+. Backing game-changers since 2001.