We invest in visionary science start-ups.

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We share our founders' passion for transformative technologies

We are

seed
investors.

Our roots are in

Austria.

We invest across

Europe.

21Portfolio
Companies

across life science, software and
hardware

We provide follow-on funding up to

€ 4m

In a nutshell

> 450

people work in
our portfolio
companies

Our current
fund is

€ 45m

Gateway to an
ecosystem
including high
tech facilities

> 30

nationalities

in our portfolio
companies.

We have strong ties to

leading edge
research

at the Institute of Science and
Technology, Austria

Our companies have raised

> € 200mn

in grants and equity funding.

Our starting point is a strong founding team with grit

We help you transition from a science project to a commercial venture.

About us

We focus on your needs.

We're here for you every step of the way, from negotiating university agreements to navigating corporate partnerships.

We let you focus on your needs.

Minimize distractions and let our expertise in finance, IP, grant acquisition, and HR help your business thrive.

We are transparent. Here is our term sheet.

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We are scientists & investors. And a whole lot more.

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Bringing the two forces together is our mission. Our team’s unparalleled expertise in both science and business and our broad network turns ideas into reality.

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Our Portfolio

Company in the Spotlight

By means of synthetic biology and genetic code expansion Valanx has developed a novel site-specific protein conjugation platform that allows precise control over conjugation site and number of conjugations on the protein of interest. Based on this platform Valanx is developing a number of cutting-edge biologics towards potential treatments for various indications.

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News

On September 19th, the tranquil Campus of the Institute for Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) transformed into a buzzing hub of exchange and innovation at the fully booked bigX 2024. Hosted by ISTA, the innovation ecosystem xista, and the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV), this year’s innovation exchange conference attracted a diverse crowd of visionary researchers from institutions like MIT, Oxford and UMass, and industry pioneers including Novartis, Siemens Energy, and AOP Health under the theme “The Future of AI.”

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xbio alumna Gunpreet Oberoi and her Safe Vascular Access Needle (SVAN) win 3D Printing Life Sciences Award, on top of €100,000 and a ticket to the Falling Walls Science Summit at IECT Summer School Grand Finale.

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Pre-clinical stage MedTech company Syntropic Medical, has secured a €1.1M grant from the Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft. With an additional 7-figure investment from xista science ventures and aws, the start up will demonstrate treatment safety of their non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatment of disorders like depression.

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The 2024 Edition of bigX will explore the Future of AI. Get excited by the newest AI breakthroughs and applications showcased by curated industry leaders and academic pioneers from ISTA, MIT, Oxford, and more. Exchange solutions with top-level executives and academic minds.

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If there’s a breakthrough brewing in your brain, reach out to us.

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Investment process

1. Share your Information

Use the form to tell us about your startup. Our team will review the details provided and will get back to you as soon as possible. If you meet the required criteria, we’ll plan together the next steps of your funding journey.

2. Start the financing process

We start by inviting you to a meeting and gather more information relevant to conducting a due diligence process, evaluating your business plans, growth strategy, and financial forecasts. Together, we analyze and determine the essential details and deal structure to meet your unique financing requirements.

3. Raise capital

If we invest, we will likely lead your funding round and will help you to fill your round and guide you through the process. From round preparations to execution, our team is here to support you, ensuring a smooth and successful experience.

4. Go beyond financing

We will be your partner in everything you encounter while executing your plans. We offer continuous support and guidance as we firmly believe long-term succes is a shared mission.