Criteria Bio Ventures is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm and the life sciences arm of CriteriaCaixa, investing with a long-term evergreen approach in biotechnology and health companies. It focuses on disruptive therapeutic approaches, unmet medical needs and strong scientific foundations, including oncology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The firm backs pre-seed and early-stage companies and has acted as a lead investor. It invests across Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Europe and selectively North America.