About us

CriteriaBioVentures

Criteria Bio Ventures is part of Criteria Capital Risc, the venture capital management company of CriteriaCaixa, the holding company that manages the wealth of the ”la Caixa” Foundation.

As a venture capital investment fund focused on biotechnology and health, Criteria Bio Ventures aims to drive the development of innovative therapies that help improve people's quality of life, while also strengthening the scientific and business ecosystem.

At Criteria Bio Ventures, we invest in innovative companies in both early-stage and growth-stage phases, providing capital and strategic support.

We back projects with a strong scientific foundation, highly qualified teams, and clear potential for scalability and impact. Our primary focus is on Spain, Portugal and the rest of Europe, and selectively on North America.

We seek to work alongside entrepreneurs developing disruptive therapeutic approaches aimed at addressing unmet medical needs and transforming patients' lives.

As part of CriteriaCaixa's alternative investments portfolio, we share a long-term investment vision based on creating sustainable value and generating a positive impact on society.