Investors in Spain

"DARUAN VC, founded by entrepreneur and investor David Ruiz de Andrés, is a seed stage venture capital fund headquartered in Madrid. They specialize in launching new projects and investing in founders during the earliest stages of a startup's development, offering essential support such as financing, workspace, flexibility, and accessibility. The fund is dedicated to identifying entrepreneurs with a strong product vision, deep consumer insight, a focus on execution, and ambitious growth plans. Since its inception in 2013 with an initial equity of 3 million Euros, DARUAN VC has actively supported both traditional and technology startups. Among their portfolio companies are notable ventures like Marp (www.marp.net), Grenergy (www.grenergy.eu), and GreenPVHouse (www.greenpvhouse.com). They have also invested in prominent startups including Lefrik (www.lefrik.com), Bodeboca (www.bodeboca.com), Dada Company (www.dadacompany.com), LDSavings (www.ldsavings.com), WePlan (www.weplan-app.com), Aprendum (www.aprendum.com), BuyFresco (www.buyfresco.com), Tailored Spain (www.tailoredspain.com), and Urban Planet (www.urbanplanet.eu)."

Turtle Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona that invests in people and their companies from the earliest days through all phases of private company growth. Exoticca, De Antonio Yachts, Stayforlong, Aticco, Wetaca, Cuidum, Essentialist, Kriim, Robata & Monster Sushi, Vasquiat, Tulotero App are among the companies the firm has backed over the past few years. We are passionate about building lasting relationships with the entrepreneurs we work with, which is why they are our best reference.

Demium is a talent investment company, founded in Valencia, Spain in 2013. Its goal is to endorse the best professionals and aid them to implement successful projects with a prominent digital and technological component. In June 2020, the Demium venture capital management launched a €50 million initial fund, investing annually in more than 75 startups in their pre-seed/seed phase, ergo becoming the most active Venture Capital fund in Spain. Demium's portfolio includes well-known startups such as Hannun, Voicemod, Swipcar, Citibox, Singularu and Landbot, among others.

101 Ventures invests 0.5 m - 1m in seed stage tech and data driven companies across Europe with global ambition. They support tech and data driven business models, product-focused founders and sustainable business models.

Santander Private Banking, a division of Banco Santander, is recognized for its innovative solutions and methodology, fostering long-term relationships built on respect and trust. As leaders in private banking within Spain, they cater to a global clientele with a comprehensive range of services, from transactional banking to expert management and personalized advice. Their clear objective is to ensure the utmost satisfaction of clients by addressing their diverse financial needs effectively.

At Nexwell, the focus extends beyond traditional investment paradigms to pioneering initiatives that propel a carbon-neutral future. With a commitment to accelerating climate change solutions, Nexwell creates sustainable impact through meticulously curated investment portfolios. The firm boasts a track record of elevating companies to institutional stature, leveraging the expertise of its world-class team. Passionate about initiatives that leave a positive and enduring imprint on the planet, Nexwell strives to foster a healthier, more vibrant Earth for future generations.

Copernion Group operates as a tech corporation dedicated to fostering, investing in, and advising tech startups, leveraging a Corporate Venture structure to offer opportunities for third-party involvement and achieve significant returns. Central to its strategy is the Copernion Circle, an active platform comprising over 350 influential members globally. These professionals, ranging from presidents to CEOs, contribute to Copernion Group's growth and impact across 19 countries, supporting its diverse portfolio of 26 companies. Notably, Copernion Group has catalyzed Spain's sole deep-tech unicorn, delivering substantial returns and generating over 2,400 jobs for young professionals. With operations spanning across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, Copernion Group applies an innovative investment model across various tech sectors, backed by extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies like AI, Big Data, and Robotics. Their commitment to sustainable investment underscores their focus on creating high societal impact alongside financial success.

The investment criteria for the venture fund include Saas Enterprise B2B companies demonstrating a clear recurrent revenue sales model. They target early-stage enterprises with initial revenue, an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and a solid PMF (Product Market Fit). Preference is given to deep technology-based solutions with a technological edge or unique advantage that deters competitors from entering the market. They seek companies with high growth potential and scalability on a global scale, focusing primarily on five key verticals: CyberSecurity, HealthTech, Data & Analytics, AgroTech, and Logistics, while remaining vigilant for emerging market trends. Geographically, their focus is on EU-based companies.

"Kibo Ventures is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Madrid and Barcelona. With a mission to empower innovative European tech entrepreneurs, they aim to tackle substantial challenges and foster growth, building global companies. The team at Kibo Ventures brings together operational expertise and investment acumen, along with a vast network spanning Europe and the US, including influential founders, investors, and corporate leaders. Known for one of the largest Venture Capital teams in Southern Europe, Kibo Ventures is dedicated to making a positive global impact. They integrate social and environmental considerations into their investment decisions, striving for outstanding returns. Recently, Kibo Ventures launched Nzyme, a €200 million technology private equity fund aimed at revitalizing fragmented sectors lacking innovation through a buy and build strategy leveraging technology as a key value driver. At Kibo Ventures, they take pride in shaping the future by supporting the next generation of businesses poised to make significant societal contributions."

Namarel Ventures is an early-stage investment firm focusing on the healthcare sector, specializing in supporting innovative, data-driven companies in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. They seek out committed entrepreneurs who share their vision of addressing unmet medical needs and advancing towards market success. Namarel Ventures prioritizes active involvement in projects where their expertise and experience can make a significant impact on the healthcare sector. While they do not have geographic constraints, their primary focus for investments is within Spain.

Born in 2022, Roca Group Ventures invests in innovative projects that anticipate new customer needs, drive digitalization, and promote sustainability, all with the goal of enhancing the value proposition of Roca Group—a global leader in the creation of bathroom spaces. They establish valuable partnerships by defining challenges both internally and externally to benefit customers and society. Through open innovation challenges, they seek early-stage startups with global ambitions that align with their areas of interest and can demonstrate the added value of integrating their solutions into the Roca Group ecosystem.

Seed Capital de Bizkaia aims to promote and develop new or existing companies that seeks to develop socially innovative projects. SEED CAPITAL BIZKAIA, Sociedad Gestora de Entidades de Inversión de Tipo Cerrado SA (SGEIC) is a Public Company attached to the Department of Economic Promotion of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, dedicated to the administration and management of various financing instruments. Founded in 1989, Seed Capital Bizkaia has been firmly committed to promoting innovation, social impact and the promotion and regeneration of the business fabric in Bizkaia for more than 30 years.