Barbara BELVISI

Barbara Belvisi is a renowned entrepreneur with a diverse passion for space, hardware, biology, and AI.

With a background in investment from Private Equity to Venture Capital, she founded her own asset management firm at a young age to invest in deeptech startups.

Barbara further co-founded Hardware Club, a VC fund focused on hardware and robotics companies that gained notable success.

She played a significant role in various innovation programs, including the establishment of Hello Tomorrow, the largest deeptech event in Europe.

Driven by her interest in nature and space since childhood, Barbara immersed herself in engineering and architecture, even spending time with NASA engineers before launching her groundbreaking venture, Interstellar Lab.

Interstellar Lab's core mission is to safeguard life on Earth while exploring expansion into space through biofarming platforms that integrate hardware, AI, and bioscience.

The company offers solutions for clean production of plant-based ingredients on Earth for cosmetic and food & beverage industries, while also catering to food production and plant research needs in space stations.

Her entrepreneurial endeavors led to accolades such as being recognized as a Top 10 Women in Tech in France, Top 100 Forbes, Best Innovator 2022, Choiseul 100, and winning the BOLD Award in 2023.

Barbara holds a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Corporate Valuation and Strategical Analysis from emlyon business school.

Her extensive professional experience includes roles such as Founder & CEO at Interstellar Lab, Co-founder at Hardware Club, Advisor at Women in AI, and Board Member at Hub France Intelligence Artificielle, among others.

She has been actively involved in various investments, advisory boards, and mentoring programs within the tech and innovation spheres, showcasing her commitment to driving progress and advancement in the industry.