Investors in Saas

Samaipata is an early-stage founders' fund that specializes in investing in digital businesses with network effects across Europe and globally. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs José del Barrio and Eduardo Díez-Hochleitner, Samaipata brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and investment expertise to its portfolio. José del Barrio co-founded and served as CEO of La Nevera Roja, Spain's leading food-delivery platform, which was successfully sold for $100 million. Eduardo Díez-Hochleitner, on the other hand, founded IMM Sound, a 3D sound system company acquired by Dolby. He has also been a Partner at Apax Partners, a prolific business angel, and currently serves as Chairman at MásMóvil, a Southern European Decacorn valued at €20 billion.

Criteria Venture Tech is a versatile Venture Capital fund dedicated to advancing the forefront of technology. They partner with visionary companies across multiple stages of growth, aiming to drive technological innovation forward. Focused on Europe and North America, with a special emphasis on Spain and Portugal, Criteria Venture Tech invests across various stages and verticals including B2B SaaS and Deeptech. They prioritize sectors such as Software Infrastructure, Enterprise Data and Automation, Frontier Tech, and Cybersecurity, providing ongoing support to achieve meaningful impact. Their commitment lies in fostering long-term economic and social value through transformative technological advancements. As part of Caixa Capital Risc and the CriteriaCaixa group, Spain's largest investment holding managing over €25 billion in assets, Criteria Venture Tech leverages a robust financial foundation to support their investment strategies and portfolio companies.

Seaya raised its first funding in 2013 and currently manages over €650 million across five early-stage venture funds. Seaya accelerates the growth of startups by leveraging the founder’s strategic vision, providing them with Seaya’s global platform, its extensive network of founders, investors and multinational corporations, as well as all its experience in the global expansion of companies such as Glovo, Cabify, Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), Spotahome, Clarity AI, Clicars, Alma and RatedPower.

Kfund is a multi-stage, multi-product family of funds supporting entrepreneurs across Southern Europe and Latam. With more than €500m AUM, we invest from pre-seed to Series B and can write cheques between €100k to €15m.

"Kapita is an investment firm specialized in technology led by Dimas Gimeno (former Chairman of the retail giant El Corte Inglés) boosting projects and investing in companies that will play a key role in the transformation across all industries, with focus on retail. Kapita was born in 2021 to invest in some of the best technology startups. We mainly invest in Southern Europe and Latin America. After many years as business angels, the team unite to help boost the future of fintech, marketplaces, SaaS, IoT, Logistics..."

At Back Fund, investment goes beyond capital. They invest in founders who are creating future solutions and connect them with companies that are leading the change. Their investment process is designed to facilitate investment from both Back Fund and its partner companies, seeking the best fit between innovative projects and the go-to market strategies of large corporations.

Established in 1998 and headquartered in Madrid, the private investment company adopts a growth-stage focus, targeting companies led by trustworthy management teams with whom they can share expertise and local market knowledge. Emphasizing socially responsible principles, the firm seeks investments that promise long-term profitability and positive social impact, believing strongly in the economic benefits of high ethical standards. With a commitment to long-term relationships independent of economic cycles, they favor companies poised for market dominance or capable of establishing strong market barriers and expanding into new territories. Leveraging deep insights into the Spanish market, the company historically identifies optimal investment opportunities through a creative management approach focused on value creation and generating above-average returns.

VAS Ventures, led by serial entrepreneur Martin Varsavsky, focuses on early stage investments in companies with ambitious founders driving innovation. Known for his successful ventures and investments in transformative startups, Martin Varsavsky personally mentors portfolio companies, leveraging his entrepreneurial expertise and network to foster their growth and success. VAS Ventures is an early stage investment fund looking for companies in the mobility, mobile and SaaS space.

"Kalonia Venture Partners is an investment boutique focused in the B2B Software industry. Centered in the Spanish-speaking areas of the world, we range both sides (Europe and the LatAm region), and accompany the ventures invested at seed & early stage phases (early stage not limited to seed capital), to match the Series A at the time of growth and scale (new markets expansion). Invested companies: Flink, Dapp, Belvo, Prometeo, Coinscrap, Contalink, Likidéo, Prestanómico, Ábaco, Koibanx, Koggi, MarketXM, Nymiz, Tuio, Atomian, UALET."

OTV is a family fund founded by entrepreneurs with a clear focus on supporting fellow entrepreneurs. Their investment strategy centers around projects that boast strong teams, innovative approaches, and robust technological foundations. OTV places particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence applications, while also showing interest in sectors like blockchain, foodtech, and SaaS. The fund prioritizes the quality and cohesion of the entrepreneurial team as a critical factor in their investment decisions. OTV envisions a collaborative environment where they actively engage with entrepreneurs, providing support in areas such as business development, corporate strategy, expansion efforts, service design, and more. This hands-on approach reflects OTV's commitment to nurturing and scaling innovative ventures through strategic partnership and operational expertise.

Sherry Ventures are not traditional managers but industrialists and seasoned investors deeply rooted in the technological sector, with their companies generating over €120 million in annual revenue. Over the past three years, they have invested €250 million in innovation and technology firms across various countries, boasting a success rate exceeding 70%. Their approach to technological innovation involves a methodical methodology that swiftly identifies and eliminates unsuccessful ventures. Their strategic advantage lies in facilitating corporate sales access for companies, leading them to exclusively focus on B2B or B2B2C models.

The Lab Ventures focuses on nurturing entrepreneurial talent by providing extensive support and resources to transform innovative ideas into successful tech companies. Their approach combines financial investment with comprehensive guidance in product development, legal and financial management, branding, and talent development. They emphasize collaboration with experienced entrepreneurs to accelerate growth and mitigate risks, fostering an ecosystem that facilitates access to essential elements for startup success, including capital, expertise, and a strong network.