Investment thesis
XISTA Science Ventures is an Austrian firm based in Klosterneuburg that invests early in scientists spinning research out of the lab, with €96 million under management across two science venture funds. It backs life sciences, digital technologies and industrial innovation, partnering with researchers to help them become entrepreneurs and build companies from academic discovery. Its 29 portfolio companies span artificial intelligence to life sciences.
XISTA Science Ventures invests at Pre-seed and Seed. Its focus is Deep tech, across Europe. Reported fund size: €96M AUM. Sesamers tracks 1 portfolio company across 1 round, 1 of them as lead investor. Its most recent tracked deal: Invisible-Light Labs, Jun 2026.
Portfolio
Past investments
| Company | Round | Role | Date | Round size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisible-Light Labs Vienna, Austria | Pre-seed | Lead | Jun 2026 | €1.5M |