Unirisco Galicia
Venture capitalSantiago de Compostela · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Unirisco positions itself as the first venture capital company linked to university-originated projects. It backs early-stage companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to create value from knowledge developed in academic and research settings. Since 2001 it has supported more than 30 business projects. The firm is approved as a professional investor under the CDTI's Innvierte Program, and is governed by a Board of Directors alongside an executive, multidisciplinary team that helps guide strategy and manage the investee companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4AgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1New Materials ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:Spain×4
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHifas da Terra is a biotechnology company that develops mushroom-based natural health supplements, including products for stress, sleep, digestive health, menopause, and vitamin D.
BiotechDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Catalina Fernández de Ana PortelaEsteban Sinde Stompel
Immunostep develops flow cytometry products, assays, and kits for clinical research and diagnostic applications in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Unirisco Galicia made?
- Unirisco Galicia has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Unirisco Galicia invest at?
- Unirisco Galicia invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Unirisco Galicia focus on?
- Unirisco Galicia focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Unirisco Galicia located?
- Unirisco Galicia is headquartered in Santiago de Compostela, ES.
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