Alain Gavin

Alain Gavin is a Venture Partner at Karista, a venture capital firm based in London, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in the fields of Digital, Deeptech, SpaceTech, and Healthcare. He joined Karista in March 2022 and focuses on supporting SpaceTech investments through the CosmiCapital fund, which aims to capitalize on the growing data availability in the space economy.135

Gavin has over 16 years of experience in direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, and consulting. He has held significant roles in various organizations, including Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner at Psion Partners, and Senior Advisor at NEOM, a major development project in Saudi Arabia. His previous experience also includes positions at Seraphim Capital and Schott AG, where he was involved in corporate venture investments and strategic management.246

He holds an MBA/MSc from London Business School and a B.Eng. Honours in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Nottingham Trent University. Gavin's diverse background includes working in high-tech industries and leading restructuring projects at Siemens, which enhances his expertise in technology and innovation.123