Investors in Spain

Ysios Capital, a leading Spanish venture capital firm, provides private equity financing to early and mid-stage life science companies that develop disruptive therapeutic products and platform technologies. Founded in 2008, Ysios Capital manages over USD 420M through three dedicated funds in life sciences and is led by a team of professionals experienced in building biotech companies.

Rumbo Ventures invests in early-stage climate technology companies, assuring Iberoamerica contributes to a decarbonized global economy. They are dedicated to empowering visionary entrepreneurs worldwide, particularly in Latin America, who are poised to drive transformative change. They focus on innovations aimed at transitioning from the carbon economy, electrifying transportation, enhancing food production efficiency, cleaning industries, and preserving nature. Their mission is to provide crucial support and investment to leaders committed to making a positive impact on the planet, fostering bold and ambitious initiatives for a sustainable future.

Since 2012, Big Sur Ventures has partnered with world-class entrepreneurs to co-create exceptional companies. Known for their high conviction investments, Big Sur Ventures leads even in scenarios where others may not fully grasp the potential. Drawing from their extensive experience in the internet space as serial entrepreneurs since 1993, they possess a deep understanding of the journey from idea conception to company establishment. They adopt a hands-on approach, offering operational guidance, transactional expertise, capital, a robust network, and strategic judgment to optimize each venture's success potential.

European Private Investor Clubs' Network with a Focus on Companies of Recent Creation. They offer their Partners streamlined access to top investment opportunities among innovative and sustainable startups across Europe. They enhance their portfolio companies with robust support, continuously bolstering them with additional resources and connections to optimize their paths to success.

"Finaves, a venture capital firm, specializes in seed, startup, early venture, and mezzanine investments in tech and internet companies. Since the year 2000, Finaves has served as a platform for ventures born within the IESE community and, more recently, those of the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem in Spain. Being one of the most experienced Venture Capital investors in Spain, Finaves is able to offer its entrepreneurs a wide variety of resources and contacts that helps them to materialize their business vision and transform themselves into conscious leaders with a clear purpose. Finaves partners with people who have a responsible strategy to achieve their goals and who are willing to commit to a long-term project. A Finaves entrepreneur is convinced that, in order to build a company, the person has to be build first. Finaves forms part of IESE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for new ventures, innovation and growth."

They are a growth equity firm focused on empowering visionary founders who innovate in brands and tech-enabled solutions that improve lives while promoting inclusivity. They seek unstoppable founders who anticipate future challenges, emphasizing responsible innovation, diversity, transparency, and positive change. Operating as true partners, they offer extensive operational and strategic support, leveraging a broad network to enhance consumer experiences through community, branding, innovation, and technology. With a global outlook, they invest in Series A rounds and later-stage co-investments across Europe, the UK, US, and Asia, aiming to build a more human-centered digital-lifestyle future.

An early stage venture capital fund investing in founders with highly technological B2B software solutions, from Seed to Series A. They invest in technologies with the disruptive power to change the world. Formed by founders & early employees of successful startups as well as product & tech geeks. Based in Valencia.

Early Stage Venture Capital focuses on backing exceptional individuals who are driving technology-driven startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. Encomenda, a VC firm founded and managed by entrepreneurs, emphasizes high-conviction investments in founders shaping the future. With a strong network of successful entrepreneurs as Limited Partners, Encomenda offers invaluable support to portfolio companies, drawing from firsthand entrepreneurial experience. The firm specializes in investing at the earliest stages of projects, leveraging its team's expertise both as entrepreneurs and investors to nurture promising startups from inception to growth.

4Founders Capital is a venture capital fund in Europe specializing in early-stage investments in Internet and technology-enabled businesses. They empower ambitious entrepreneurs by providing minority investments and co-investing with experienced partners. With a team of seasoned founders and CEOs, they offer strategic support to maximize the success of startups aiming to build high-impact global technology companies focused on revenue growth, efficient capital use, and creating substantial international presence.

Aurora operates as Axon's fund-of-funds division, specializing in investments with top-performing General Partners (GPs) within the ICT and life sciences sectors. The primary objective is to offer Limited Partners (LPs) exposure to the venture capital market through a meticulously managed and diversified portfolio strategy. In addition to primary investments in funds, Aurora enhances its portfolio strategy with secondary transactions in funds and co-investments in successful portfolio companies. This approach aims to maximize investment returns and mitigate risk across the venture capital landscape.

JME is a venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in early-stage investments in technology startups. While centrally located, JME extends its investment reach across Europe and occasionally into the US. The firm engages in seed investments and participates in larger Series A venture financing rounds, aiming to provide continuous support throughout the financing lifecycle of their portfolio companies. Beyond capital infusion, JME leverages its experience in scaling companies, expertise in corporate finance and technology sectors, and extensive network of relationships to assist entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses.

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.