Karista continues its development with the arrival of two new talents : Lucie Hager,appointed Analyst within the HealthTech team, and Tom-Alexandre Dehaye,appointed Fund Management Analyst.

These appointments are part of a sustained growth trajectory for Karista, which is currently preparing the launch of new investment strategies. For nearly twenty-five years, Karista has supported entrepreneurs developing high-impact innovations across the healthcare, industrial, digital and space sectors. The management company draws on recognised expertise in supporting high-potential technology companies and is now pursuing its development around several strategic themes, notably HealthTech, Space, Defence and Cybersecurity.

Lucie Hager joins the HealthTech team

Karista welcomes Lucie Hager as an Analyst within its HealthTech team.

An engineering graduate of INSA Lyon in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Lucie also holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Business Management from ESCP BusinessSchool. Her background combines solid scientific expertise with an in-depth understanding of innovation and investment challenges in the life sciences sector. A former elite athlete in track and field, she has developed a strong drive for performance, resilience and high standards that guides her approach to investment today.

Before joining Karista, she gained her first experience in venture capital within the Digital Health team at Bpifrance, where she took part in the analysis and monitoring of investments in innovative companies in the sector. She then joined Kurma Partners, a leading European player in healthcare investment, within the Kurma Growth Opportunities Fund (KGOF), which specialises in growth-stage biotechnology, medtech and healthtech companies.

At Karista, Lucie contributes to the identification, evaluation and support of innovativecompanies in the fields of digital health, artificial intelligence applied to healthcare, medical devices and new therapeutic solutions.

“We are delighted to welcome Lucie to our team. Her dual scientific and financial profile, together with the experience she has gained alongside leading players in the healthcare ecosystem, are valuable assets in supporting the development of our HealthTech franchise,” says Catherine Boule, Managing Partner of Karista.

Tom-Alexandre Dehaye strengthens Karista's fund management platform

Karista also announces the arrival of Tom-Alexandre Dehaye as Fund Management Analyst.

A graduate of IÉSEG School of Management with a specialisation in corporate finance,Tom-Alexandre has developed his expertise in audit, financial analysis and valuation within leading international firms. At EY Luxembourg, he took part in the analysis, valuation and audit of private equity fund portfolios. He previously worked at KPMG in Paris, within the Industrial Business Unit, where he carried out statutory audit engagements for listed companies and major industrial groups.

At Karista,Tom-Alexandre contributes to the financial and operational monitoring of the funds under management, the preparation of investor reporting, valuation exercises, as well as operations relating to the management company's future fundraising rounds.

His arrival is part of Karista's growth momentum as it continues to develop new investment strategies. He will thus put his financial expertise to work supporting innovative companies and creating long-term value for entrepreneurs and investors.

“Tom-Alexandre'sarrival helps strengthen our management platform at a key moment in our development. His financial expertise and rigour will be important assets in supporting our growth and continuing to offer the highest level of service toour investors,” says Agathe Biard, General Secretary of Karista.

A strengthened team to support the next phase of growth

With these twoappointments, Karista continues to reinforce its investment and management teams in order to support its growth and prepare the launch of new funds at European scale. These arrivals reflect the management company's ambition t oconsolidate its position among leading European investors in the fields of HealthTech, DeepTech, Space, Defence and strategic technologies, while continuing to support the entrepreneurs building the innovations of tomorrow.

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