Crista Galli Ventures
Family officeLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Crista Galli Ventures positions itself as physician scientists first and investors second, grounding every decision in evidence, scientific expertise, and intellectual curiosity. The firm seeks to back unconventional, exceptional founders—scientists, engineers, and builders operating far from the norm—who open new frontiers. It acts decisively when data, insight, and founder quality align rather than waiting for consensus or popularity. Favoring ideas that adapt, compound, and endure like biological systems, the firm applies the discipline of medicine—measured, rigorous, and empathetic—to how it operates. As a family office, it invests with a long-term, multi-decade horizon rather than focusing on short-term quarterly returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×3Digital Health ×2FemTech ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Enterprise Software ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2France×1
Investments · 4 tracked
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Anja Health provides cord blood banking and stem cell storage services from umbilical cords and placentas for families.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Kathryn Cross(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSeven Seven SixHarvest Venture PartnersVentureSouq
Apryl (Progyny Global) offers a fertility benefits platform that connects employees with fertility experts, clinics, and treatments including IVF, egg and sperm freezing, surrogacy, adoption, and menopause management.
Digital HealthFemTechHR Tech
Co-investorsAFI VenturesAuxxoJazzya InvestmentsMyelin VCAtlantic LabsBreega+1 more
Gleamer develops AI copilot software for medical imaging that assists radiologists in detecting pathologies and generating diagnostic reports across X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesParis, FR
Christian Allouche(Founder)inAlexis Ducarouge(Founder)inDr Nor-Eddine Regnard(Founder)
Co-investorsXAngeBpifranceElaiaHeal CapitalKima VenturesSupernova Invest+1 more
Ruth Health offers remote pelvic floor therapy sessions for postpartum people experiencing incontinence or prolapse, with the goal of helping them return to normal activities more quickly.
HealthtechNew York City, US
Alison Greenberg(Founder)inAudrey Wu(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGleamer · frenchhealthcare.com · Mar 28, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2019
Søren Fryland Møller — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights
Ruwani Fiona Pathiraja — 50–75% of shares, 50–75% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Crista Galli Ventures invest at?
- Crista Galli Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Crista Galli Ventures focus on?
- Crista Galli Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Longevity, Medical Devices.
- Where is Crista Galli Ventures located?
- Crista Galli Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEpisode 28: Interview with Dr. Fiona Pathiraja (Crista Galli Ventures) - EU-Startups Podcast
EU-Startups · Fiona Pathiraja
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