4Founders Capital

4Founders Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in the information technology sector across Europe, aiming to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs to develop high-impact global technology companies. With a commitment to minority investments, 4Founders Capital typically invests between €50,000 and €500,000 in promising projects, often collaborating with Business Angels and other venture capital firms to enhance funding support. The firm seeks to invest in companies with strong teams, innovative products or services, and clear revenue models, even if they are not yet profitable. 4Founders Capital manages a 2021 vintage fund that plans to invest over a horizon of 4 to 9 years in around 30 companies, with potential follow-on investments of up to €1 million per company throughout the investment period.

Marc Badosa

Founding Partner

Marek Fodor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marc Castilblanco Genebat

Principal

Javier Perez-Tenessa

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Catalonia

StockAgile

Seed Round in 2022
StockAgile is a cloud-based solution that makes the supply chain of the retail companies easier, agile, and more efficient. This tool allows to analyse the product life cycle, from its design or purchase, to it is sold to the final customer, offering an omnichannel shopping experience. In addition, it removes the complexity of choosing the right product to design or buy, choosing the right store to increase its sales, or finding a balance between stocks and promotions. StockAgile uses data mining and artificial intelligence algorithms to create predictive models that increase sales, through assisted inventory allocation, automatic provisioning and optimization of stock-outs. Among multiple features, the product offers manufacturing management, inventory and warehouse management, wholesale management, point of sale, store management and synchronization with ecommerce.

Freeverse.io

Series A in 2022
Freeverse builds blockchain technology and products that power new global markets for evolutionary digital assets. We are an experienced team of tech industry veterans, whose vision is to introduce a new generation of products and revenue models to the games industry and beyond, where true digital ownership is a given, and where assets are valued by their usefulness, not by speculation.

Banktrack

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Banktrack is a developer of an account management platform designed to enhance user interaction with financial information. The organization provides a banking API that has received approval from the Bank of Spain, ensuring secure read-only access to banking data. Banktrack facilitates the delivery of banking information directly to users via email or messaging applications, streamlining the process of tracking account activity. The platform automates transaction categorization, allowing individuals and businesses to gain a comprehensive view of their financial standings while using their preferred social media applications. By modernizing financial interactions, Banktrack aims to minimize the time users spend managing their accounts.

improfit

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Improfit is a developer of digital movement examination technology that leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyze body movements for fitness and rehabilitation. Their innovative system evaluates physical exercises from a musculoskeletal perspective, providing real-time feedback to users to enhance posture and movement efficiency. The technology also incorporates augmented reality elements to gamify the exercise experience, making it more engaging while promoting health improvements. By focusing on training and rehabilitation, Improfit aims to facilitate better physical health and well-being for its users.

Flanks

Venture Round in 2021
Flanks is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) platform for banks. It focuses on providing comprehensive, high-value solutions based on financial data, particularly in the WealthTech, InsurTech, and ERP sectors. The platform facilitates portfolio integration, enabling banks to connect seamlessly with developers. Flanks' API allows users to access raw banking information and automate processes involving custodians, fund administrators, and proprietary data warehouses. This innovation aims to enhance the user experience for clients and financial investors alike.

Aulart

Seed Round in 2021
Aulart Music Masterclass SL is an education technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2017. It operates an online platform dedicated to teaching electronic music production, radio DJing, and the management of electronic music radio stations. Aulart offers a range of educational resources, including on-demand and subscription-based masterclass videos, boot camps, and mentoring sessions led by renowned international artists, Grammy-winning producers, and music brands. The platform aims to provide music enthusiasts with access to contemporary music technology and industry knowledge, enabling them to create their own music and pursue successful careers in the music industry.

Freeverse.io

Seed Round in 2021
Freeverse builds blockchain technology and products that power new global markets for evolutionary digital assets. We are an experienced team of tech industry veterans, whose vision is to introduce a new generation of products and revenue models to the games industry and beyond, where true digital ownership is a given, and where assets are valued by their usefulness, not by speculation.

Nectios

Seed Round in 2021
Copernic has developed the first collaborative and modular web platform which allows you to have control of the entire value chain of your project, from suppliers to customers, from conception to production! With Copernic it is easier to create anything, from websites to rockets! They aim to help companies with the creation, management and development of projects through the use of their B2B SaaS all-in-one Agile Engineering Business Suite. At Copernic they believe advanced features shouldn’t come at the expense of usability, as much as they believe simplicity should never be compromised by scalability.

Moonoa

Seed Round in 2021
Moonoa is a developer of an online platform to help people sleep better.

StockAgile

Pre Seed Round in 2021
StockAgile is a cloud-based solution that makes the supply chain of the retail companies easier, agile, and more efficient. This tool allows to analyse the product life cycle, from its design or purchase, to it is sold to the final customer, offering an omnichannel shopping experience. In addition, it removes the complexity of choosing the right product to design or buy, choosing the right store to increase its sales, or finding a balance between stocks and promotions. StockAgile uses data mining and artificial intelligence algorithms to create predictive models that increase sales, through assisted inventory allocation, automatic provisioning and optimization of stock-outs. Among multiple features, the product offers manufacturing management, inventory and warehouse management, wholesale management, point of sale, store management and synchronization with ecommerce.

Lizza

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Finnu is a financial services technology company based out of Barcelona, Spain, giving its users access to affordable asset-backed consumer loans via its mobile app. Finnu leverages machine learning and alternative phone usage data points, as well as mobile device management (MDM) technology to deliver credit to those, who are usually overlooked by other lenders. With Finnu, users can not only fully digitally apply and receive loans via their phones, but use their phones as collaterals to significantly reduce interest rates. Finnu is backed and supported by top-tier venture capital funds from Europe and Latin America.

HUBUC

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HUBUC, based in Barcelona, Spain, operates a banking-as-a-service platform designed to facilitate the integration of financial services for businesses. The company enables clients to embed a variety of banking products, such as debit and credit cards, IBAN accounts, and foreign exchange services, into their offerings through a single API. This streamlined approach allows businesses to go to market with live financial products in approximately seven to eight weeks. HUBUC's platform supports essential features like account aggregation, payment initiation, and instant payments, while also simplifying compliance through efficient KYC processes. By providing a reliable and scalable solution, HUBUC helps businesses create new revenue streams and enhance customer experiences without the burden of regulatory complexities.

The Hotels Network

Series B in 2020
The Hotels Network, S.L. specializes in providing software and marketing solutions designed to enhance the online booking experience for hotels. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the company offers a range of services including price comparison tools, review summaries, and personalized user experiences through predictive analytics. Their technology allows hotels to engage potential guests by tailoring messages and offers based on visitor behavior. The Hotels Network aims to increase direct bookings by equipping hotels with the necessary tools to analyze and optimize pricing and demand. With additional offices in San Francisco, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Mexico City, the company serves a global clientele of travelers and hotels.

PIGARI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
SaaS

Baluwo

Seed Round in 2019
Baluwo Financial Services S.L., founded in 2016 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in cross-border payment and local goods delivery services. The company enables immigrants to send prepaid electricity top-ups, mobile recharges, and essential food items to their families in The Gambia, Nigeria, and Senegal. Baluwo collaborates with various local retail stores to facilitate payments for construction materials, food, and utility services, ensuring that users can efficiently support their loved ones back home. By providing convenient and affordable solutions, Baluwo addresses the basic needs of immigrants and their families, making the process of sending essential goods straightforward and accessible.

Holded

Series A in 2019
Holded Technologies, S.L., based in Barcelona, Spain, develops comprehensive business management software aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various functions, including accounting, invoicing, customer relationship management, human resources, project management, and inventory control. By streamlining these essential business operations, Holded enables organizations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall management. The software is designed to simplify task management, allowing businesses to effectively oversee multiple aspects of their operations from a single interface.

myWorkUp

Seed Round in 2019
myWorkUp Services, S.L., established in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in retail and trade marketing services. The company offers a platform that automates and manages the complete process of marketing campaigns, facilitating actions before, during, and after execution. Additionally, myWorkUp connects a mobile community seeking short-term work with brands looking to engage with their events, streamlining the connection between workforce availability and brand needs.

Stayforlong

Venture Round in 2018
Stayforlong, S.L. is a hotel reservation platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that focuses on providing affordable hotel stays for travelers across various cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Established in 2015, Stayforlong specializes in bookings for three nights or more, with a pricing model that offers reduced rates for longer stays. By acting as an intermediary between hotels and customers, the platform enables travelers to secure better deals, encouraging longer visits while ensuring that those who stay longer pay less per night compared to shorter stays. This approach aims to create a fair pricing system for tourists and travelers seeking accommodation.

Sheltair

Seed Round in 2018
Sheltair is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the provision of on-demand private workspaces for various purposes. Founded in 2016, Sheltair offers an online platform and mobile app that allows users to easily book aesthetically pleasing and flexible spaces for activities such as meetings, small events, and rehearsals. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes large corporations, startups, small businesses, and freelancers, Sheltair emphasizes a user-friendly experience, enabling clients to find and access spaces that enhance productivity and creativity. The company's offerings aim to break away from traditional meeting rooms, providing environments that are both practical and inspiring.

The Hotels Network

Series A in 2018
The Hotels Network, S.L. specializes in providing software and marketing solutions designed to enhance the online booking experience for hotels. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, the company offers a range of services including price comparison tools, review summaries, and personalized user experiences through predictive analytics. Their technology allows hotels to engage potential guests by tailoring messages and offers based on visitor behavior. The Hotels Network aims to increase direct bookings by equipping hotels with the necessary tools to analyze and optimize pricing and demand. With additional offices in San Francisco, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Mexico City, the company serves a global clientele of travelers and hotels.

Holded

Seed Round in 2018
Holded Technologies, S.L., based in Barcelona, Spain, develops comprehensive business management software aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various functions, including accounting, invoicing, customer relationship management, human resources, project management, and inventory control. By streamlining these essential business operations, Holded enables organizations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall management. The software is designed to simplify task management, allowing businesses to effectively oversee multiple aspects of their operations from a single interface.

Mr Noow

Angel Round in 2018
Mr. Noow is a mobile application designed for working professionals to conveniently discover nearby restaurants. Users can browse menus, pre-order meals for either pick-up or dining in, and make seamless payments for their orders. The app has gained significant traction, boasting over 6,000 monthly active users and managing thousands of orders each month in Barcelona and Madrid. Additionally, the company has successfully secured over €2 million in funding from reputable business angels and venture capitalists in Spain.

Instamaki

Seed Round in 2018
Instamaki is a food category ecommerce company.

Stayforlong

Seed Round in 2017
Stayforlong, S.L. is a hotel reservation platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that focuses on providing affordable hotel stays for travelers across various cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Established in 2015, Stayforlong specializes in bookings for three nights or more, with a pricing model that offers reduced rates for longer stays. By acting as an intermediary between hotels and customers, the platform enables travelers to secure better deals, encouraging longer visits while ensuring that those who stay longer pay less per night compared to shorter stays. This approach aims to create a fair pricing system for tourists and travelers seeking accommodation.

Baluwo

Seed Round in 2017
Baluwo Financial Services S.L., founded in 2016 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in cross-border payment and local goods delivery services. The company enables immigrants to send prepaid electricity top-ups, mobile recharges, and essential food items to their families in The Gambia, Nigeria, and Senegal. Baluwo collaborates with various local retail stores to facilitate payments for construction materials, food, and utility services, ensuring that users can efficiently support their loved ones back home. By providing convenient and affordable solutions, Baluwo addresses the basic needs of immigrants and their families, making the process of sending essential goods straightforward and accessible.

Coverfy

Series A in 2017
Coverfy is a mobile application designed to simplify insurance management for users by providing a centralized platform for overseeing all their insurance policies. It employs digital technology and semi-automatic algorithms to optimize users' insurance coverage and address their various insurance-related needs. As a registered insurance broker, Coverfy operates independently from insurance companies, ensuring impartiality in its services. The app not only streamlines the management of insurance policies on mobile devices but also offers advisory and consulting services, helping users reduce costs and minimize paperwork associated with their insurance.
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