Crista Galli Ventures
Family officeLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A
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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 9 of 9 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Digital Health ×4Medical Devices ×4Biotech ×2FemTech ×2Hardware ×2Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×5Austria×1France×1
Investments · showing 8 of 9
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 32021 · 12020 · 16 dated
Contextflow develops AI-powered diagnostic software for chest CT analysis that detects and tracks pulmonary nodules, quantifies lung tissue disease patterns, and retrieves similar clinical cases to support radiologists in evaluating suspected lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and COPD.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesVienna, AT
Georg Langs(Chief Scientist / Co-Founder)inAllan Hanbury(Big Data Evangelist / Co-Founder)inMarkus Holzer(CEO / Co-Founder)inRené Donner(Individual ML Contributor / Technical Advisor / Co-Founder)
Co-investorsAPEX VenturesNina Capitalxista science venturesB&C Innovation InvestmentsPeak PrideNovaCapital
Adni operates a platform connecting healthcare workers with employment opportunities while providing tools for credential management and professional networking; the platform also serves healthcare employers seeking to identify and screen clinical talent through AI-powered recruiting capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
Anthony Scarpone-Lambert(Founder)inJennifferre Mancillas(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlare Capital PartnersLighthouse Network Ventures LlcY CombinatorAugment VenturesFresco CapitalGaingels
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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 & CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorSeven Seven SixHarvest Venture PartnersVentureSouqElectric Ant
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
Charco Neurotech develops the CUE1, a non-invasive device that uses vibratory stimulation to ease movement symptoms and improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersCambridge Angels groupNew Wave VenturesUTECParkwalk Advisors
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
Subtle Computing (legally Skywalk, Inc.) makes wireless earbuds sold directly at subtle.co and through authorized resellers, along with a companion mobile app.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware
Tyler Chen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesEntrada VenturesInception Studio CapitalSLVC3E Bioventures CapitalBaidu Ventures+10 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSubtle · pulse2.com · Jun 3, 2026
Anja Health · aventure.vc · Apr 23, 2026
Gleamer · 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
- How many investments has Crista Galli Ventures made?
- Crista Galli Ventures has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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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