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xista science ventures

Plöcking 1, Klosterneuburg, Niederösterreich, 3400, Austria

Overview

Investment firm supporting deep tech startups and academic spin-offs.

Founded

2017

Deals · 12mo

11

Links

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Stage focus

Seed

Geographic focus

Austria
France
Germany
Slovenia
...

Sector focus

Advanced Materials
Biotechnology
CleanTech
Computer Vision
...

Investment portfolio

19rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
EVASIVE ROBOTICS
Oct 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Rivus Batteries
Jul 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Epitome Therapeutics
Jun 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Ora Computing
Jun 2026Participated
$4 MSeed
CollimateHealth
Jun 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Invisible-Light Labs
Jun 2026Led
$2 MSeed
VALANX Biotech
Mar 2026Participated
$3 MOther Equity
factorymaker
Feb 2026Led
$1 MSeed
AVES Reality
Jan 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
vitrealab
Jan 2026Participated
$11 MSeries A
Amplifold
Dec 2025Led
$6 MSeed
HEPHAISTOS-Pharma
May 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
EVASIVE ROBOTICS
Oct 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Rivus Batteries
Jul 2026Participated
$2 MSeed
Epitome Therapeutics
Jun 2026Led
$5 MSeed
Ora Computing
Jun 2026Participated
$4 MSeed
CollimateHealth
Jun 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Invisible-Light Labs
Jun 2026Led
$2 MSeed
VALANX Biotech
Mar 2026Participated
$3 MOther Equity
factorymaker
Feb 2026Led
$1 MSeed
AVES Reality
Jan 2026Participated
$3 MSeed
vitrealab
Jan 2026Participated
$11 MSeries A
Amplifold
Dec 2025Led
$6 MSeed
HEPHAISTOS-Pharma
May 2024Participated
$5 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

xista science ventures: 19 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
xista science ventures: 19 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed86
Series A02
Other Equity03

Monthly Deal Activity

xista science ventures: 19 deals are recorded across 42 months.All available history.
xista science ventures: 19 deals are recorded across 42 months. All available history
MonthDeals
May '231
Jun '230
Jul '232
Aug '230
Sep '230
Oct '231
Nov '231
Dec '231
Jan '241
Feb '240
Mar '240
Apr '240
May '241
Jun '240
Jul '240
Aug '240
Sep '240
Oct '240
Nov '240
Dec '240
Jan '250
Feb '250
Mar '250
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Jun '250
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Aug '250
Sep '250
Oct '250
Nov '250
Dec '251
Jan '262
Feb '261
Mar '261
Apr '260
May '260
Jun '264
Jul '261
Aug '260
Sep '260
Oct '261

Sector Breakdown

xista science ventures: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

xista science ventures: Health & Life Sciences is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Health & Life Sciences7
Space & Frontier Tech4
Hardware & Robotics3
Enterprise Software3
AI & Machine Learning3
Clean Energy & Sustainability3
Networks, Cloud & Communication2
Transportation & Logistics2
Developer Tools2
Manufacturing1
AR/VR1
Professional Services1
Data, Analytics & IT1

Deal Size Distribution

xista science ventures: 19 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

xista science ventures: 19 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M15
$5M-$10M2
$10M-$25M2
$25M-$50M0
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

xista science ventures: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (19 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

xista science ventures: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (19 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe19
xista science ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Fondation Fournier-Majoie sharing 3 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

xista science ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Fondation Fournier-Majoie sharing 3 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Fondation Fournier-Majoie3
2bX2
Amazon2
Bayern Kapital2
Caesar Ventures2
Constructor Capital2
High-Tech Grunderfonds2
Matterwave Ventures2
Noshaq2
SkyGene2
SOSV2
tecnet equity2
Almi Invest1
Angels Sant1
Antler1
Austria Wirtschaftsservice1
Austrian Research Promotion Agency1
Becker Ventures1
btov Partners1
Creandum1

Investment Strategy

xista science ventures: Led accounts for 42% and participating for 58% of round participation.All available history.
xista science ventures: Led accounts for 42% and participating for 58% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led842%
Participating1158%
xista science ventures: Single-lead accounts for 13% and co-led for 88% of lead dynamics.All available history.
xista science ventures: Single-lead accounts for 13% and co-led for 88% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead113%
Co-led788%

Team

Alexander Fischl

Tech Transfer Associate

Alexander Schwartz

Partner

Annu Gmeiner
Bernhard Petermeier

Partner

Florian Resch

Managing Partner

Ingrid Kelly

Partner

Markus Wanko

Founder and Managing Partner

Sophia Hannes

Communications

Stephan H
Stephan Huber
Valentina Caradonio

Fund Controller