Cristina Garmendia
InvestorGeneral Partner at Ysios Capital
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Writes $1M – $7.5M checks · typically $1M
About
Cristina Garmendia supports institutional relations, investor relations, and fundraising at Ysios Capital. She previously served as Spain's Minister for Science and Innovation (2008–2011), where she oversaw reforms including the Spanish Innovation Strategy and the Law for Science, Technology and Innovation. She holds a Bachelor's in Genetics from the University of Seville, a PhD in Molecular Biology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and an MBA from IESE at the University of Navarra.
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Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Mediaset EspañaPresidenta / Chairwomancurrent2024 — presentMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Mediaset EspañaConsejera Independiente y miembro de varias Comisionescurrent2017 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Fundación COTECPatronacurrent2013 — present
- Fundación COTECPresidenta / Chairwomancurrent2014 — present
- CaixaBankConsejera Independiente y miembro en varias Comisionescurrent2019 — presentMadrid
- Ysios CapitalFounding Partner and Member of the Boardcurrent2012 — presentBarcelona, Spain
- ISS WorldMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2014 — present
- Fundación SEPIMember of Trusteescurrent2014 — present
- ONGAWA Ingeniería para el Desarrollo HumanoMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2013 — present
- Fundación Mujeres por ÁfricaAdvisory Board Membercurrent2013 — present
- Universidad de SevillaMember of the Social Councilcurrent2012 — present
- LogistaVicepresidenta y miembro en varias Comisionescurrent2024 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO)Co Foundercurrent2012 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- APD – Asociación para el Progreso de la DirecciónMember of the Board2013 — 2020
- Corporacion Financiera Alba SAMember of the Board of Directors2013 — 2019
- Pelayo Mutua de SegurosMember of the Board of Director, Member of the board of Trustees and Chairwoman of the Audit Committ2012 — 2019
- everisMember of the board of Directors and Chairwoman of the Audit Committee2012 — 2019
- ESADEMember of the Professional advisory board2012 — 2019
- ExpedeonChairwoman of the Supervisory Board2012 — 2019U.K., España y Alemania
- Gas Natural FenosaMember of the Board of Directors2015 — 2018
- The Government of the Republic of ColombiaAdvisor2012 — 2018
- GenetrixChairwoman2001 — 2018
- Broseta AbogadosMember of the Advisory Board2012 — 2017
- Asociación Empresarial España-Colombia (AEEC)Member of the Board2013 — 2015
- European CommissionAdvisor2012 — 2013Brussels
- MINISTER OF SCIENCE & INNOVATIONMinister2008 — 2011Spain
- Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología, FECYTChairwoman2008 — 2011
- Oficina de Ciencia y Tecnologia (OCYTMember of the Science and Technology Observatory (OCYT in Spanish) of the Economic Office of the Spa2005 — 2008
- Grupo Amasúa, S.A.Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer1990 — 2001Spain
- Centro de Biología Molecular "Severo Ochoa" CSIC-UAMProfesor ayudante-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid1987 — 1989
Skills & more
Administración y dirección de empresas55Biotecnología35Capital de riesgo26Consultoría de estrategia y operaciones19Ciencias naturales24Español35Espíritu empresarial15Estrategia59Estrategia empresarial19Investigación y desarrollo15Gestión de proyectos15Liderazgo36
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Liderazgo de equiposLanguages Español · Frances · Ingles
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Investments
Board seats
CaixabankLogista GroupMediasetSatlantis
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Ysios Capital
Almudena Méndez
Associate at Ysios Capital
Antoni Ribas
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Arturo Urrios
Partner at Ysios Capital
Carlos Garcia-Echeverria
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Carlos Paya
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Catalina Cuchy
Executive Assistant at Ysios Capital
David L. Lacey
Venture Partner at Ysios Capital
Guillem Laporta
Partner at Ysios Capital
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Joël Jean-Mairet
Managing Partner at Ysios Capital
Josep Ll. Sanfeliu
Co-founder and managing partner at Asabys Partners
Julia Salaverría
Managing Partner at Ysios Capital
Karen Wagner
Managing Partner at Ysios Capital
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cristina Garmendia?
- Cristina Garmendia supports institutional relations, investor relations, and fundraising at Ysios Capital. She previously served as Spain's Minister for Science and Innovation (2008–2011), where she oversaw reforms including the Spanish Innovation Strategy and the Law for Science, Technology and Innovation. She holds a Bachelor's in Genetics from the University of Seville, a PhD in Molecular Biology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and an MBA from IESE at the University of Navarra.
- Where does Cristina Garmendia work?
- Cristina Garmendia is General Partner at Ysios Capital.
- What does Cristina Garmendia invest in?
- Cristina Garmendia invests in Biotech.
- What check size does Cristina Garmendia write?
- Cristina Garmendia typically writes checks of $1M – $7.5M.
- What boards does Cristina Garmendia sit on?
- Cristina Garmendia holds tracked board seats at Caixabank, Logista Group, Mediaset, Satlantis.
- Where did Cristina Garmendia go to school?
- Cristina Garmendia studied at IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration Executive); Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (PhD. in Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology); Universidad de Sevilla (Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics).
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