Karista

Karista is an early-stage venture capital firm created in 2001 that invests in Health, DeepTech (Space & Defense), and Digital companies across Europe from Seed to Series B+. They aim to back and guide companies from inception to success, believing investment is about more than just money and focusing on the people behind the projects. Karista provides support to founders and entrepreneurs very early on, helping them structure their teams for growth and scale. They are risk-takers who believe in bold projects with strong value propositions and support companies ready to impact their market and make a difference to users' lives. They seek to share a common vision with entrepreneurs and co-investors, building a respectful and stimulating dialogue. Karista typically asks for a board seat to provide expertise, support, and network and is deeply involved with the founding team on key areas such as sales, business development, marketing, and recruitment.