Ruben Sebastian-Perez

Ruben Sebastian-Perez currently serves as a Senior Associate at Criteria Bio Ventures and an Analyst at Caixa Capital based in Barcelona, Spain. Prior to assuming his current investment roles, he gained extensive venture capital and financial analysis experience working with Caixa Capital Risc and MBX Capital. Additionally, he contributed to early-stage technology commercialization, business development, and applied scientific research operations at a stealth cancer immunology company. Sebastian-Perez holds a PhD in Stem Cell Biology, alongside foundational degrees in Biochemistry and Biomedicine, which directly inform his highly technical approach to evaluating complex healthcare investments. His broader academic and professional background includes managing multiple international research collaborations, mentoring university students, and teaching advanced scientific principles. He currently focuses on sourcing, analyzing, and executing early-stage venture capital investments across the life sciences, biotechnology, and broader healthcare sectors.