David Cristina

Principal at Vesalius Biocapital Partners

Speaker

David Cristina is a Principal at Vesalius Biocapital Partners, a European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, where he leads investment activities across biotech and digital health. He has deep experience in evaluating and supporting early-to-growth stage companies across Europe and internationally.

Prior to Vesalius, David held senior roles at Fosun, where he worked at the intersection of European and Chinese life sciences ecosystems during a pivotal period of globalisation in clinical development. This background gives him a distinctive perspective on cross-border deal-making, clinical execution, and the strategic considerations for companies building global programmes.

David brings a scientist's rigor to venture investing, holding a PhD in life sciences. He is particularly focused on companies developing innovative therapeutics and technologies with a clear path to global markets.