Annu Gmeiner

Principal, xista VC

Annu is Principal at Xista Science Ventures, where she works with visionary deep-tech founders to turn groundbreaking technologies into real-world impact. She brings 15+ years of international experience across space tech, autonomous driving, and technology strategy at Microsoft, where she focused on strategic partnerships, industry ecosystems, and go-to-market execution.

Earlier in her career, she held senior roles at TTTech Auto, Erste Group, Allianz Technology, and RUAG Space, and earned a PhD in Formal Verification of Fault-Tolerant Distributed Algorithms from TU Wien. Her journey reflects a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a people-centered approach to innovation.