xista science ventures
VC Fund
Klosterneuburg, Austria
xista science ventures is a VC fund in Klosterneuburg focused on Biotechnology and Medical. We invest in deep tech startups and academic spin-offs with a strong innovation based on science, engineering and technology. We invest as lead investor in pre-seed and seed stages and have the ability to follow on in later rounds. We understand the needs of science and tech based startups and offer tailored support for entrepreneurs. We areembedded in the venture capital scene, yet understand the language of science and the world of research. Thanks to our diverse team, our expertise and experience in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, legal, IP, and strategic consulting will support your startup right from the start.
- Total investments:
- 22
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 64%
Last updated:
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Industries xista science ventures invests in
Stages xista science ventures invests in
Countries xista science ventures invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Round size
- Seed
- $1.8M–$7.3M
- Pre-Seed
- $552k–$1.5M
- Series A
- $5.7M–$20M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Biotechnology 5 (23%)
- Medical 3 (14%)
- Software 2 (9%)
- Health Care 2 (9%)
- Life Science 2 (9%)
Stage
- Seed 8 (36%)
- Pre-Seed 7 (32%)
- Series A 4 (18%)
Country
- Austria 11 (50%)
- Slovenia 1 (5%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alexander Fischl
Tech Transfer Associate
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Tech Transfer Associate | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Bernhard Petermeier
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
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Kavita Surana
Principal
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Principal | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Markus Wanko
Founder and Managing Partner
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Founder and Managing Partner | Total investments: 8 | Find email | |
Alexander Schwartz
Partner
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Partner | Total investments: 13 | Find email | |
| See all 8 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
VALANX Biotech
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VALANX Biotech is a site-specific protein conjugation platform to enable fast and cost efficient protein-drug-conjugates development. | $2.5M / Seed / Nov 07, 2023 | |
infrared.city
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Infrared City is a platform for intelligent and resilient design powered by Artificial Intelligence. We make complex environmental simulations accessible and understandable for all stakeholders of the built environment. Our state-of-the-art machine learning models provide real-time feedback on the performance of design proposals and can guideclimate informed decisions at every step of the process. Infrared City currently provides feedback on solar, sunlight and wind performance. For more information, please visit www.infrared.city | $1.1M / Pre-Seed / Oct 10, 2023 | |
subdron
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subdron focuses on data processing in underwater inspections and autonomous underwater navigation. | $1.5M / Pre-Seed / Jul 18, 2023 | |
ReCatalyst
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ReCatalyst develops next-generation PEM fuel cell catalysts. | $1.9M / Seed / Jul 12, 2023 | |
Prewave
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Prewave and stems from five years of advanced machine learning research. | $19.8M / Series A / May 08, 2023 | |
Sarcura
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Sarcura GmbH is an Austrian deep-tech startup developing an instrument platform for the industrial manufacturing of advanced cell therapies. Our platform combines silicon chip technology and microfluidic processing to enable real-time process control and manipulation on a cellular level, enabling a fully automated and modular manufacturing system.. | $7.3M / Seed / Nov 17, 2022 | |
Brightmind.ai
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Brightmind.ai provides brain-related services addressed with latest breakthroughs in neurotechnology at-home. | $784.2K / Pre-Seed / Sep 30, 2022 | |
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Prewave
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Prewave and stems from five years of advanced machine learning research. | $10.8M / Series A / Sep 21, 2022 | |
Brainhero
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Brainhero is a unique EEG-mediated neurofeedback training device for children with autism and ADHD | $1.8M / Seed / Mar 31, 2022 | |
CellEctric Biosciences
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CellEctric is building the bridge between electrodynamics and biology. We believe that electrodynamic cell manipulation will make routine life science applications faster, easier, and more precise.By combining cutting-edge developments in material science, electrical engineering, and biotechnology, CellEctric is committed to shaping a better,healthier future for all.Founded in early 2021, we are currently developing a platform that transforms complex samples into simple, single-population solutions. Our current showcase is the isolation of viable bacteria from human samples toward greatly accelerated sepsis diagnosis. The future pipeline is filled with proof-of-concept applications such as the isolation of leukocytes from human whole-blood, toward a customizable platform that separates increasingly similar mammalian cell populations at high throughput.Fast, automated, and selective. | Pre-Seed / Feb 21, 2022 | |
| See all 22 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does xista science ventures invest in?
xista science ventures invests primarily in Biotechnology, Medical and Software startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 22 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Austria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is xista science ventures's check size?
xista science ventures typically joins rounds of $1.8M–$7.3M at Seed, $552k–$1.5M at Pre-Seed and $5.7M–$20M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds xista science ventures participates in.
How do I contact xista science ventures?
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Who are the partners at xista science ventures?
The team at xista science ventures includes Alexander Fischl (Tech Transfer Associate), Bernhard Petermeier (Partner) and Kavita Surana (Principal), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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