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🚀 Want to know more about INNOVATION, DEFENCE and SECURITY in Europe? Let's meet in Luxembourg ! 🎙️ Karista is proud to announce that our Managing Partner Yvan-Michel Ehkirch will be speaking at the upcoming event “Security and Defence Perspectives for Luxembourg Investors”, organized by Luxinnovation GIE and hosted at the Chambre de Commerce du Luxembourg tomorrow, March 27th, 2025. 🎤 A we’re seeing a renewed focus on defence and security across Europe - from NATO and European Union funds to new sovereign programmes, Yvan will join a high-level panel to discuss VC experiences in EU Defence and Security Tech, alongside other experts: Lynn Zoenen of Alpine Ventures, Sandra Budimir of Expansion, and Jeremy Teboul of Orbital Ventures — a panel moderated by Quentin Dupraz from Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital. As a committed investor in #defence, #security, and #space, Karista continues to support the next generation of deeptech innovators helping to strengthen European sovereignty and technological leadership. We look forward to contributing to an essential conversation on how venture capital can drive innovation in these strategic sectors. #DefenceTech #Security #SpaceTech #Deeptech #Karista #VC #EuropeanSovereignty #Innovation #Luxembourg #InvestingInTheFuture Olivier Dubuisson Emmanuel Daugeras Benjamin Zerbib

👏 Congrats to Kranus Health for this milestone, the scientific validation for Kranus Lutera – now published in NEJM Evidence !

🌍 Karista is excited to share that our Partner Baudouin Hue will be attending the European Digital HealthTech Conference, organized by Luxinnovation GIE and Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg Luxembourg! With over 400 participants from 35 countries, this third edition dives deep into one of the most transformative initiatives in European healthcare: the European Health Data Space #EHDS. As the first thematic EU-wide data space to be implemented, the EHDS is a game changer for: 🔹 Enabling seamless cross-border healthcare delivery 🔹 Creating a single market for electronic health record systems 🔹 Powering research, innovation, and data-driven public health decisions This new data framework opens the door to groundbreaking opportunities in digital health—particularly in developing AI-driven solutions and digital medical devices for personalised medicine. We’re looking forward to insightful discussions on innovation, interoperability, and the future of healthcare in Europe! 💡 On the same topic of European health innovation, don’t miss the recent in-depth article by our Partner Amine Benmoussa on the Luxembourg healthcare market—a rising hub for digital health and biotech in Europe in LPEA - Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. Full article on this link: https://lnkd.in/gMcKWJJE #EUHealthTechConference #EHDS #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #Karista #Innovation #HealthcareTransformation

Last week, CYSAT gathered distinguished guests on an exclusive meeting at the Swiss Embassy in Warsaw, focused on Europe’s cyber and space security challenges. Hosted by Ambassador Filliez Fabrice with the introductory remarks of Massimo Mercati (Head of ESA Security) we exchanged about Europe collective strategy to confront growing threats in space (and defense). Patrick Trinkler, Alexandra Vaillant #CYSAT #Spacesecurity #Europe #Warsaw

🚀 Karista's Q4 2024 SpaceTech Investment Report is out! Since launching in 2022, our SpaceTech Investment report has provided a comprehensive view of the global SpaceTech market, with a focus on private market investments, startup trends, and fundraising activities. In this quarter, over $1B was invested across 17 global deals, confirming SpaceTech’s momentum despite a challenging macroeconomic context. 🔍 What’s inside: 👏 France leads European funding with 40% of total deal volume in the region. 👍 Downstream and Earth Observation dominate, with strong traction in communications and launcher technologies. 🤝 Meet the key players: The Exploration Company ($160M), Fleet Space Technologies ($100M), and Firefly Aerospace ($175M) among the largest rounds. 🌍 Our report covers the full NewSpace value chain — from upstream manufacturing to downstream applications. 📊 Dive into the latest trends, startup activity, and funding insights driving the future of space. 👉 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezqgfF4B #Spacetech #VC #Startups #SpaceInvestment #Karista #NewSpace #Innovation #DeepTech #Q4report #SpaceIndustry

🛫 Alors que Ministère de l’Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle et numérique réunit aujourd'hui les acteurs du financement de la Défense, nous dévoilons en exclusivité dans Les Echos notre nouvelle stratégie d'investissement. 🚀 Au programme: spacetech, défense et sécurité pour ce nouveau fonds qui mise notamment sur les technologies duales et croit fermement au potentiel de nos start-ups françaises et européennes.  « A ce jour, nous avons identifié plusieurs centaines de sociétés en Europe qui correspondent à la stratégie de notre prochain fonds », explique Yvan-Michel Ehkirch notre managing Partner. Un décryptage signé Adrien Lelièvre (lien en commentaire) qui cite une participation de notre fonds Cosmicapital via Michel Friedling (Gen. R.) de Look Up Space. 🇬🇧 🛫 As the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty gathers today key stakeholders in Defense financing, we are exclusively unveiling our new investment strategy in Les Echos. 🚀 On the agenda: space tech, defense, and security, through this new fund which focuses notably on dual-use technologies, strongly believing in the potential of our French and European startups. “To date, we have identified several hundred companies across Europe that align with our next fund's strategy,” explains Yvan-Michel Ehkirch, our Managing Partner. An analysis by Adrien Lelièvre (link in the comments)

🏆 Congratulations to Ahmed Elmouelhi, CEO of our portfolio company TRiCares GmbH, who has been awarded the 'CEO of the Year' at the 2025 Global CardioVascular Awards! Ahmed has impressively driven TRiCares forward, advancing key studies in the US and Europe, supported by a significant $50 million Series D financing secured last July. We're proud to see such impactful leadership recognized—congratulations Ahmed and the entire TRiCares team! #Cardiology #HealthcareInnovation #TricuspidRegurgitation #HeartHealth

🚀 New publication alert! 🚀 We're proud to share that our Partner, Amine Benmoussa, has contributed an insightful article in the latest edition (#33) of 📢 Insight/Out Magazine, published by the LPEA - Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association In his article, "The healthtech revolution: Luxembourg at the forefront of Europe's healthTech future," Amine highlights 2024 as a pivotal year for innovation, investment, and global collaboration in healthcare. He explores how groundbreaking technologies, especially AI and precision medicine, are transforming healthcare delivery, making it more predictive, personalized, and sustainable. Amine also discusses Luxembourg's strategic role as an emerging hub in HealthTech innovation, underpinned by robust governmental support, strategic investments, and cross-border partnerships. 🔎 Find out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gMcKWJJE Carole Bruckler, PhD Catherine Boule Tom Beauvironnet Baudouin Hue #KaristaInsights #HealthTech #Innovation #VentureCapital #Luxembourg #AI #HealthcareRevolution

🚀 Karista at the #InvestEUPortal DeepTech Summit! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Zerbib, Investment Director at Karista, will be speaking at the InvestEU Portal DeepTech Summit, organized by EuroQuity - Bpifrance and Bpifrance, on March 10th in Paris! This exclusive event will bring together 25 cutting-edge startups in Quantum Engineering, Women in Deep Tech, Clean Tech & Energy, Aerospace & Mobility, and AgTech & FoodTech. ⏭️ Benjamin will be discussing the Aerospace & Mobility track in a panel discussion alongside other leading investors as Marcin Hejka and Estelle Godard. We are excited to contribute to this initiative and engage with some of the most promising DeepTech entrepreneurs in Europe! 📅 When? March 10th, 2025 | 09:30 – 17:30 (CEST) 📍 Where? 8 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris Looking forward to insightful discussions and breakthrough innovations! 🚀 #Karista #DeepTech #InvestEU #Aerospace #Mobility #Innovation #VentureCapital

🚀 Exciting News! We are thrilled to share a new op-ed in Le Figaro, co-signed by the founders of l'Atout and OpenEat, advocating for a reform of meal vouchers to foster competition and open the market to new issuers! At Karista, we strongly support initiatives that promote fairer, more efficient, and innovative ecosystems. This reform would create greater opportunities for both businesses and consumers. 📢 Read the full article and join the conversation! #Innovation #MealVouchers #EconomicReform #Entrepreneurship #Karista