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Cristina Ventura

Investor

General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer at White Star Capital

Abu Dhabi

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 25

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Kyle DohertyunlockedCristina: together at Harvard Business School (2009)
Cristina: together at Harvard Business School
Cristina: together at MIT Sloan School of Management
×5Cristina: together at Kauffman Fellows

About

Cristina Ventura runs Ventura X Ventures, an advisory and investment firm that connects mission-driven startups with family offices, corporates and strategic partners, with a particular focus on Asia. Her work centers on catalyzing growth and building value for purpose-driven companies working in sustainability and social impact, health and wellbeing, and education. Through the firm she is involved in a portfolio of funds and ventures spanning venture capital, circular fashion, AI, blockchain and sustainability platforms. She collaborates with universities and institutions across global ecosystems to connect talent with capital.

Contact· published on Cristina's own website

Invests in

Climate TechConsumerCrypto & Web3EdTech

Beyond investing

Founded
Founded Ventura X Ventures, an investment and advisory firm.

From Cristina's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

  1. White Star CapitalGeneral Partner & Chief Catalyst Officercurrent2022 — presentSingapore
  2. White Star CapitalChief Catalyst Officer & Venture Partnercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
  3. VenturaXVenturesFoundercurrent2015 — presentSingapore
  4. The Lane Crawford Joyce GroupChief Catalyst Officer2013 — 2020Hong Kong
  5. AppleMarket Leader Asia Pacific2011 — 2013Hong Kong
  6. Prada GroupRegional Retail Director Asia Pacific2009 — 2011
  7. GucciOperations Director Europe & Middle East2007 — 2009
  8. LVMH Fashion GroupRetail & Wholesale Manager Europe & Asia2000 — 2007

Skills & more

Brand Management21Budgets14Business Strategy31CRM75China Business Development7Customer Service13ERP6Enthusiast7Fashion60Finance12Leadership47Logistics7
+8 moreLuxury GoodsManagementMarket ResearchMarketingMarketing CommunicationsMarketing StrategyMerchandisingNew Business Development

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Investments

Investor

8XPANGEL SPARKANTHILL VENTURESBRINCCARIUMACIRCOLO LIFEGALDANA VENTURES FUND I & IIKONMARIKUANTALABLACOMANDALA CLUB & ICON1CMODALYSTRIMMTeamEQUNIT.VENTURESWHITE STAR CAPITAL

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Cristina Ventura?
Cristina Ventura runs Ventura X Ventures, an advisory and investment firm that connects mission-driven startups with family offices, corporates and strategic partners, with a particular focus on Asia. Her work centers on catalyzing growth and building value for purpose-driven companies working in sustainability and social impact, health and wellbeing, and education. Through the firm she is involved in a portfolio of funds and ventures spanning venture capital, circular fashion, AI, blockchain and sustainability platforms. She collaborates with universities and institutions across global ecosystems to connect talent with capital.
Where does Cristina Ventura work?
Cristina Ventura is General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer at White Star Capital.
What does Cristina Ventura invest in?
Cristina Ventura invests in Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, EdTech.
What check size does Cristina Ventura write?
Cristina Ventura typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies has Cristina Ventura invested in?
Investments tracked here include 8XP, ANGEL SPARK, ANTHILL VENTURES, BRINC, CARIUMA, CIRCOLO LIFE, GALDANA VENTURES FUND I & II, KONMARI, KUANTA, LABLACO, MANDALA CLUB & ICON1C, MODALYST, and 4 more.
Where did Cristina Ventura go to school?
Cristina Ventura studied at Harvard Business School (GMP, General Management); Kauffman Fellows (Investment); IESE Business School (Global Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General).

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