Karista

Founded in 2001, Karista is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments across Health, Digital, Tech, and NewSpace sectors. With over 100 companies funded, Karista often serves as the first investor, primarily participating in Seed and Series A rounds. The firm is committed to supporting innovative entrepreneurs from inception to success, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support.

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Investment thesis

Karista invests in early-stage companies developing innovative technological assets in Healthcare, Digital, Technology, and NewSpace. The firm targets startups that have the potential to disrupt their respective markets while also generating significant social impact. Karista's investment strategy includes supporting companies from seed to early revenue stages, primarily in Western Europe.

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Customer types

  • B2B2C
  • Consumers
  • Governments
  • Large enterprises
  • Small and medium enterprises

Product type

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Software-enabled hardware

Industries / verticals

  • AI
  • BioTech
  • Digital Tech
  • HealthTech / MedTech
  • Life Science
  • ML / Machine Learning
  • SpaceTech / Aviation

Investment details

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€500,000 - €5,000,000

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