Costanza Carissimo leads Cathay Innovation's European expansion with a specific mandate to build the firm's presence in Germany and back emerging German tech startups, while actively serving as a board member for portfolio companies rather than taking a purely financial role. She is actively involved in the Sista initiative's work on startup and VC diversity in Europe, appearing alongside Sista's leadership to explain how they use data to drive more inclusive ecosystems and positioning herself as a data-driven advocate for diversity in venture. Costanza Carissimo leads Cathay Innovation's European expansion with a specific mandate to build the firm's presence in Germany and back emerging German tech startups, while actively serving as a board member for portfolio companies rather than taking a purely financial role. She is actively involved in the Sista initiative's work on startup and VC diversity in Europe, appearing alongside Sista's leadership to explain how they use data to drive more inclusive ecosystems and positioning herself as a data-driven advocate for diversity in venture.