Javier Lopez Martinez

UNIRISCO Galicia (UNIRISCO) is an independent Spanish venture capital firm which was formed in 2000 as part of a University of Santiago de Compostela initiative to promote the creation of companies making use of technology research emanating from the University of Santiago and the University of Vigo. Based in Santiago de Compostela, UNIRISCO facilitates direct contact between major R&D centres in Galicia, allowing access to the university research groups and their scientific production skills. They also provide investee companies with consultancy services and access to their network of partners.

Advancell Advanced In Vitro Cell Technologies SL is a holding company engaged in the design, development, and testing of pharmaceutical products. It focuses on indications in the areas of oncology, dermatology, and neurology. Its pipeline consists of medications for hand-food syndrome, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and myelodysplastic syndromes. These are then licensed to affiliates for manufacturing and distribution. The company was founded by Susana Castel-Gil, Senen Vilar, and Manuel Reina in 2001, and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.