Investors in Software

FinTech Ventures SL is a private investment club specializing in Fintech, founded by Jesús Pérez and Gonzalo Ruiz, and later joined by Rodrigo García de la Cruz. With over 10 years of experience, they have developed and invested in numerous Fintech projects, including Bankimia, Ahorro.net, and Housers. In 2016, it became the most active private investment club in Spain for FinTech and InsurTech. FinTech Ventures provides access to investment opportunities and conducts syndicated investments, focusing on early-stage projects with significant growth potential. Their portfolio includes Housers, Bankimia, Bolsa.com, SerSan Sistemas, and BNext.

Brain VC Fund an early-stage Venture Capital firm focused on leading Artificial Intelligence startups with the potential to transform industry value chains. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are shaping the digital future across all industries and have enormous value creation potential. Building the companies who will lead this transformation requires a different type of investor - one that brings deep domain knowledge, hands-on support and expertise, connections with relevant industry players and a passion for genuinely reimagining the future

Creas Fund focuses on investing in late/growth stage companies based in Spain and the EU, offering between €1M to €3M per investment. They seek disruptive propositions that address significant social or environmental challenges. Their approach emphasizes a solid, experienced team aligned with impact and ethical values. They support proven, scalable business models with revenues exceeding €1M and prioritize ambitious international growth plans. Beyond financial resources, they leverage their extensive network to attract additional funding and provide comprehensive support in strategy, operations, growth, and governance. They are deeply committed to long-term impact and value creation, fostering a supportive community and leveraging instruments like Creas Desarrolla and Creas Impacto, managing €30M across 20 investments and 6 divestments.

Galdana Ventures, a €1.6 billion fund of funds family focused on venture capital, invests in top-tier firms across the United States, Asia, Israel, and Europe. Led by successful tech entrepreneurs, Galdana has partnered with Altamar Capital Partners, one of Europe's largest alternative assets managers. With a management team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in entrepreneurship and investment, Galdana attracts a diverse investor base that includes entrepreneurs who collectively founded companies valued at over €3.5 billion. This extensive experience enhances Galdana's appeal to venture capital firms, fostering strong partnerships and facilitating access to high-quality deal flow. Galdana Ventures maintains a global presence, strategically investing in regions at the forefront of tech innovation, ensuring competitive returns for its investors.

Bonsai Partners is a technology venture capital firm investing in both primary and secondary opportunities in tech startups from Europe

Active is a diverse group deeply passionate about digital startups and the individuals driving them forward. Founded by entrepreneurs, Active itself is a startup on a mission to redefine venture capital by prioritizing innovation and creative thinking over mere financial investment. They are dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and societal impact across Europe, seeking exceptional entrepreneurs with transformative ideas for the future. Their approach, known as Active Value Building, goes beyond capital infusion to include strategic guidance, talent acquisition, international expansion, strategic partnerships, and robust financial management. With a commitment to nurturing leadership and aligning corporate culture with vision, Active offers a comprehensive support system including mentoring, strategic planning, and networking opportunities through its extensive advisor and mentor network.

Abac Nest II FCRE (Abac Nest II) shapes the venture capital investment strategy for Abac Capital, managed by Abac Capital Manager, SGEIC, S.A. The fund's team brings together extensive experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operating partners. They specialize in investing in founders driven by conviction and purpose, providing comprehensive support in both investment and resources to realize aligned objectives. Abac Nest II typically invests from €50k to €500k per deal in founders capable of scaling technology-based businesses. Their investment approach is characterized by clarity, directness, and agility. They apply rigorous analysis to identify and nurture promising business opportunities throughout the investment process.

Bullnet Capital operates as an independent Venture Capital firm, specializing in investments in high technology startups originating and based in Spain. The firm targets companies with proprietary and innovative technologies within the IT sector or closely related fields such as enterprise software, electronics, photonics, laser technology, medical devices, and scientific instrumentation. Known for its hands-on approach, Bullnet Capital actively engages in the management of its portfolio companies, positioning itself as a strategic partner to founders from the outset rather than solely providing financial support. This approach underscores their commitment to fostering growth and success in their investments.

Enzo is an early-stage VC fund dedicated to collaborating with the newest cohort of founders, nurturing companies that embody the ethos of contemporary times. With a primary investment focus on Southern European regions, Enzo integrates a Mediterranean essence into its investment approach. Emphasizing community, the fund includes an Operating Partner dedicated to actively assisting portfolio companies throughout their growth journeys.

"Swanlaab, founded in 2014 with a unique international team, combining extensive investment and entrepreneurial experience from Madrid and Tel Aviv. Specializing in B2B ventures, Swanlaab harnesses its exceptional entrepreneurial background to aid founders in scaling their businesses. Understanding that success is not merely an art, but a meticulously crafted process, Swanlaab is committed to supporting companies from their inception and throughout their journey. Swanlaab's funds and investment strategies are tailored to address three key challenges in the Spanish business ecosystem: fostering technological innovation across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on the vital agri-food sector, and supporting succession planning within family-owned businesses. B2B SOFTWARE Swanlaab Tech Fund II invests in cutting-edge technologies to help Spanish startups become global leaders, focusing on enterprise software and B2B models. By actively collaborating with founders and leveraging its B2B entrepreneurial experience, Swanlaab operates as a company builder, driving success for Spanish startups. AGRI-FOOD TECH Swanlaab Agrifood Tech I is a fund specialized in the science and technology of the agri-food vertical. Upholding the same principles of operational support and company building, it focuses on innovation within the value chain of the sector, making investments ranging from concept -testing to series A. SEARCH FUND Scipio Swanlaab invests globally in Search Funds, attracting talented individuals or teams to acquire and lead businesses, providing funding for the search phase and acquisition. Sector-agnostic, it aims to buy growing businesses with competitive advantages at attractive valuations, managed by Swanlaab with Scipio as investment advisor."

Aldea Ventures is a Barcelona-based pan-European venture capital platform specializing in investing in the next generation of technology leaders. Founded in 2020, they employ a pioneering hybrid strategy: supporting specialized emerging fund managers in early-stage investments while co-investing in growth-stage companies. Their diverse portfolio includes over 50 fund managers and companies like Automata, Kenbi, Podimo, Sorare, as well as funds such as Moonfire and Cocoa. Aldea Ventures aims to advance cutting-edge technologies across Europe, connecting VC talent with startup ecosystems and enhancing their understanding of the European tech landscape.

They are a pre-seed partner focused on investing in Europe's most disruptive founders. They invest ticket sizes ranging from €300k to €500k in founders with bold and innovative ideas, without strict reliance on data, and across both B2B and B2C sectors. Supported by successful founders and influential families from Southern Europe (Spain, Italy, Portugal), they provide access to a significant economic zone that is often underserved by other investors. Drawing from their experience as entrepreneurs who founded and scaled Glovo across 26+ countries before its €2bn sale in 2022, they act as scaling co-pilots for startups. They aim to be a non-traditional VC partner, leveraging their experience in international VC to provide strategic guidance and help founders navigate the complexities of the VC ecosystem.