KARISTA
Since 2001, KARISTA has partnered with founders who are redefining the boundaries of what is possible in health, space, and digital technology. Our portfolio spans companies at different stages of maturity — from early-stage ventures still defining their product to growth-stage leaders expanding across continents. Each company we back shares a common trait: a deep conviction that their work will change the way people live, work, or access critical services. Exploring our portfolio is the best way to understand what KARISTA looks for in a founder and how we work as a long-term partner.
Our health portfolio includes companies working on digital care pathways, remote patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery support, and clinical decision-making tools. We look for ventures that combine clinical rigor with scalable technology to improve patient outcomes at every stage of care.
From satellite propulsion systems to Earth observation platforms measuring temperature, water, and carbon from orbit, our DeepTech portfolio addresses the most demanding technical challenges. These companies are building the infrastructure of the new space economy.
Our digital investments span construction technology, enterprise software, and data-driven platforms. We back companies that are using technology to reinvent legacy industries — from how cities are built to how complex organizations manage knowledge and operations.
We believe that unicorns cannot be built alone. We evaluate the founding team's complementarity, their ability to attract top talent, and their capacity to build an organization that scales beyond the founding vision. Team structure is a fundamental determinant of future success.
We invest in companies that are not incrementally improving the status quo but fundamentally changing it. We want to see a clear articulation of why this product, in this market, at this moment — and why this team is uniquely positioned to win.
Even at the earliest stages, we look for founders who are thinking beyond their home market. KARISTA has helped companies build international go-to-market strategies, access global networks, and position themselves as category leaders on a European and world stage.
We are drawn to companies whose success would meaningfully change the lives of end users — patients, engineers, city dwellers, or entire industries. Impact is not just a values statement for us; it is a signal of deep market need and long-term value creation.
Attracting the right people at the right moment is one of the hardest challenges a startup faces. We actively help our portfolio companies structure their hiring processes, define the profiles they need, and connect them with senior candidates from our network.
We roll up our sleeves to help our companies build and validate their commercial models. From early customer introductions to refining sales playbooks and pricing strategies, we bring practical experience to the revenue-generation challenge.
KARISTA has built strong relationships with leading European and global venture funds over more than two decades. We actively facilitate follow-on fundraising by making warm introductions to co-investors who are the right fit for each company's stage and sector.
KARISTA is a European VC firm investing in Health, DeepTech and Digital from Seed to Series B+. Backing game-changers since 2001.