XISTA Science Ventures
We invest in biotech and 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 are embedded 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. Per Crunchbase, XISTA Science Ventures has made 38 investments, 21 as lead investor across 25 portfolio companies, with 1 exits.
Investing activity
XISTA Science Ventures has made 38 investments according to Crunchbase across 25 portfolio companies, and has led 21 rounds and seen 1 exit.
XISTA Science Ventures appears in 2 AI deals tracked by the Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $4M. The most recent are Ora Computing (Seed, $4M (EUR 3.5M), Jun 2026) and AVES Reality (Seed, $3.1M (EUR 2.7M), Jan 2026).
XISTA Science Ventures most often invests alongside Constructor Capital, Greencode Ventures, Matterwave Ventures and Bayern Kapital, and the companies it backs on Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about XISTA Science Ventures
What AI companies has XISTA Science Ventures invested in?
XISTA Science Ventures's AI investments include Ora Computing and AVES Reality. The 2 rounds on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is XISTA Science Ventures based?
XISTA Science Ventures is based in Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich, Austria.
What stage does XISTA Science Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, XISTA Science Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $4M.
Who does XISTA Science Ventures co-invest with?
XISTA Science Ventures's most frequent co-investors on Lounge are Constructor Capital (1 deal), Greencode Ventures (1 deal), Matterwave Ventures (1 deal), Bayern Kapital (1 deal) and FTTF (1 deal).
How can founders reach XISTA Science Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see XISTA Science Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add XISTA Science Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.