xista science ventures
Venture capitalKlosterneuburg · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
XISTA Science Ventures invests early in visionary science start-ups, bridging academic research and commercial application. Rooted in one of Europe's leading research ecosystems, the firm partners with scientists to move ideas from the lab to the market. It focuses on life sciences, digital technologies, and industrial innovation, providing capital together with hands-on support, strategic guidance, and access to networks and infrastructure. The firm typically leads funding rounds, helps founders fill the round, and supports them through preparation and execution. Central to its mission is helping researchers become entrepreneurs and build sustainable, high-impact companies over the long term.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Deep Tech ×5Biotech ×4Medical Devices ×3SaaS ×3Defense Tech ×1E-commerce ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:Austria×1France×1United States×1
Investments · 19 tracked
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HEPHAISTOS is a biopharmaceutical company developing third-generation innate immune boosters (TLR4 agonists) that convert myeloid-rich, immunotherapy-resistant tumors into immunotherapy-responsive tumors.
BiotechMedical DevicesOrsay, FR
Martine Caroff(Scientific Founder)inFrederic Caroff(CEO)inFrederique Brune(CDO)inStephan Braun(CMO)inJerome Kerzerho(CSO)Christel Lonneux(CFO and HR)in
Co-investorsElaiaAngels Santé
AVES Reality builds AVES Launcher, a software platform that automatically generates georeferenced, semantic 3D digital twin worlds from geospatial and satellite data, including HD road maps in the ASAM OpenDRIVE standard and 3D mesh models exportable to engines like Unreal Engine 5.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS
Co-investorsFraunhofer Tech Transfer FundMatterwave Ventures
Constructor provides AI-powered product search and discovery software for ecommerce retailers.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSSan Francisco, US
Eli Finkelshteyn(Founder)inDan McCormick(Founder, former CTO at Shutterstock)inIgor Finkelshteyn(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAsh Fontana(Director)in
Co-investorsFusionSapphire VenturesGreencode VenturesSilversmith Capital PartnersZetta Venture Partners
contextflow develops AI-powered diagnostic tools for radiologists, including computer-aided detection software for chest CT scans to identify lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and COPD.
AI & Machine LearningMedical Devices
Co-investorsAPEX VenturesNina CapitalNovaCapital
Co-investorsGreencode Ventures
Prewave provides an AI-based supply chain risk platform that analyzes millions of risk events across languages and networks to produce actionable alerts for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Lisa Smith(Founder)inHarald Nitschinger(Founder)in
Co-investorsaws GründungsfondsIsaiISAI GestionKOMPAS VCSeed+SpeedSpeedinvest+5 more
Ribbon produces cell-free synthetic DNA made without bacteria, avoiding the contamination, delays, and design limits of cloning-based workflows.
BiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsHadean VenturesLansdowne Partners
Sarcura develops an automated cell processing platform that uses semiconductor chip technology and microfluidics to perform processing and product control at the individual cell level.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Daniela Buchmayr(CEO)
Co-investorsHCVCNovaCapitalNina Capital
VALANX Biotech develops a site-specific protein conjugation technology (GoldenSite) using click-chemistry to produce homogeneous antibody-drug conjugates with optimized conjugation sites.
AI & Machine LearningBiotech
Michael Lukesch(CEO & Founder)Georg Altenbacher(CBO & Co-Founder)Klaus Orlinger(Chief Scientific Officer)
VitreaLab develops light engines for augmented-reality displays, based on its proprietary Quantum Light Chip (QLC) technology that generates compact, power-efficient, high-brightness light for AR glasses.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsVienna, AT
Co-investorsaws GründungsfondsExcellis HoldingLIFTTPhotonVentures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesConstructor · therecursive.com · Jun 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has xista science ventures made?
- xista science ventures has 18 tracked investments.
- What stage does xista science ventures invest at?
- xista science ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is xista science ventures's typical check size?
- xista science ventures typically writes checks of $162K – $4.3M.
- What sectors does xista science ventures focus on?
- xista science ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is xista science ventures located?
- xista science ventures is headquartered in Klosterneuburg, AT.
- Does xista science ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, xista science ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does xista science ventures co-invest with?
- xista science ventures most often shares deals with aws Gründungsfonds, NovaCapital, APEX Ventures, among 22 tracked co-investors.
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