Karista Overview
Karista is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2001, specializing in early-stage investments across Health, Digital, Tech, and NewSpace sectors. The firm has funded over 100 companies and often serves as the first investor, primarily participating in Seed and Series A rounds. Karista is committed to supporting innovative entrepreneurs from inception to success, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support.
Is Karista the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Karista, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Karista
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Drugs / Pharma
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- Digital & Consumer health
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- MedTech & Devices
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €5,000,000
Contact information
Investment Director
Benjamin Zerbib
Investment Director
Emmanuel Daugeras
Investment Manager
Tom Beauvironnet
Partner
Baudouin Hue
How to approach funds like Karista
When reaching out to Karista, founders should highlight their team's domain expertise and the scalability of their solution, especially if it addresses a clear market need in Health, Digital, Tech, or NewSpace. Demonstrate a strong vision for early market traction and a roadmap for growth, as Karista values founders who can articulate both technical depth and commercial potential. Emphasize your openness to collaboration and your readiness to leverage hands-on support, as Karista is known for its active involvement beyond capital.
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