Big Sur Ventures

Big Sur Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. The firm specializes in backing B2B companies that harness the power of the Internet to transform markets, as well as Deep Tech ventures that tackle global challenges in areas such as climate, energy, transportation, population, and food. By investing in companies founded on innovative scientific or engineering breakthroughs, Big Sur Ventures aims to collaborate closely with exceptional founders to develop extraordinary businesses that address pressing societal issues.

Ismael Almazan

Partner

Joaquín Azpilicueta MD

Operating Partner

Sergio Choclan

Partner

Carlos Galve Pellicero

Partner

Alvaro Garcia Blazquez

Associate

Manuel Mates Garcia

Founder and General Partner

Guillem Sanz

Operating Partner

Past deals in Spain

Trucksters

Series B in 2023
Trucksters is a Madrid-based freight startup that provides long-haul transport services through a unique relay system. This innovative approach utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of long-distance road transit. By implementing relays, Trucksters enables trucks to remain in continuous motion, significantly reducing delivery times and transportation costs. The company operates throughout the European Union and serves over 500 shippers, contributing to the electrification agenda and improving the working conditions for drivers. Through its advanced logistics solutions, Trucksters aims to optimize the global road freight industry.

Trucksters

Series A in 2022
Trucksters is a Madrid-based freight startup that provides long-haul transport services through a unique relay system. This innovative approach utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of long-distance road transit. By implementing relays, Trucksters enables trucks to remain in continuous motion, significantly reducing delivery times and transportation costs. The company operates throughout the European Union and serves over 500 shippers, contributing to the electrification agenda and improving the working conditions for drivers. Through its advanced logistics solutions, Trucksters aims to optimize the global road freight industry.

Bdeo

Series A in 2020
Bdeo specializes in providing Visual Intelligence solutions designed to automate inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2017, the company aims to expedite underwriting, claims, and vehicle assessments from weeks to mere minutes. Operating in 25 countries with offices in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, Bdeo collaborates with over 50 insurance firms, including notable clients such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Their technology enhances the customer experience by streamlining the underwriting process and facilitating real-time assessments of risks and damages, which helps to detect fraud and ensures prompt claim payments. Bdeo has established key partnerships with companies like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector.

Reby

Seed Round in 2020
Reby Inc is a European multinational company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in the development of software for electric scooter sharing. Founded in 2018, Reby's software enables users to locate and unlock nearby electric scooters using a QR code, compatible with both Android and iOS devices. In addition to its software solutions, Reby is involved in the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of public sharing transport infrastructure, and the company manufactures its own scooters, opting not to use Chinese-made vehicles.

ApetEat

Seed Round in 2019
ApetEat is a digital corporate catering service based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2015. It specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, offering over 70 daily dishes for office consumption. The company aims to transform workplace dining by providing a platform that allows users to conveniently order meals for delivery. ApetEat is committed to sustainability, utilizing recycled, compostable, and biodegradable materials for most of its products. In addition to serving nutritious meals, the company donates surplus food to organizations supporting individuals in Spain who lack access to basic nutrition. ApetEat's focus encompasses product quality, exceptional service, advanced technology, and a commitment to social responsibility, promoting healthier eating habits in the workplace.

Trucksters

Seed Round in 2019
Trucksters is a Madrid-based freight startup that provides long-haul transport services through a unique relay system. This innovative approach utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of long-distance road transit. By implementing relays, Trucksters enables trucks to remain in continuous motion, significantly reducing delivery times and transportation costs. The company operates throughout the European Union and serves over 500 shippers, contributing to the electrification agenda and improving the working conditions for drivers. Through its advanced logistics solutions, Trucksters aims to optimize the global road freight industry.

Bdeo

Venture Round in 2019
Bdeo specializes in providing Visual Intelligence solutions designed to automate inspection and evaluation processes for motor and home insurance companies, as well as fleet operators. Founded in 2017, the company aims to expedite underwriting, claims, and vehicle assessments from weeks to mere minutes. Operating in 25 countries with offices in Spain, Mexico, the UK, France, and Italy, Bdeo collaborates with over 50 insurance firms, including notable clients such as Mutua Madrileña, Zurich, and Mapfre. Their technology enhances the customer experience by streamlining the underwriting process and facilitating real-time assessments of risks and damages, which helps to detect fraud and ensures prompt claim payments. Bdeo has established key partnerships with companies like Guidewire and CAB solutions, further solidifying its presence in the insurance technology sector.

Paack

Series A in 2018
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

Paack

Seed Round in 2017
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

Paack

Seed Round in 2016
Paack is a company specializing in e-commerce delivery services, aiming to provide efficient and sustainable solutions for business couriers and parcel deliveries. With a focus on enhancing the delivery experience, Paack offers a range of services, including scheduled, on-demand, next-day, and same-day deliveries, tailored to meet the last-mile delivery needs of its clients. The company operates in Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy, leveraging an in-house technology platform developed by a team of over 120 engineers to automate and optimize delivery processes. This operational efficiency is reflected in Paack's impressive 96% success rate on first delivery attempts. Committed to sustainability, Paack aims to achieve carbon net-zero status by 2030, emphasizing environmental responsibility as part of its overall strategy. The company measures its environmental impact, implements decarbonization actions, collaborates with partners for environmental contributions, and tracks progress through sustainability reports.

VacationsPal

Seed Round in 2016
VacationsPal is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in developing vacation booking software aimed at property owners, holiday rentals, and holiday makers. Founded in 2015, the company offers an integrated system tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, allowing users to manage various payment methods, including credit cards. VacationsPal's platform also facilitates the creation of brand reward programs to enhance customer loyalty. In addition, it provides tools for managing channels, invoices, payments, email marketing, and price intelligence, enabling businesses to analyze their booking operations and gain insights that can help increase sales and revenue.

Funiglobal Development S.L.

Seed Round in 2015
Funiglobal Development S.L. is an online retailer specializing in fancy dresses, costumes, accessories, and party decoration items. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Zaragoza, Spain, and caters to a global customer base. In addition to its retail offerings, Funiglobal Development S.L. provides wholesale options for professionals in the industry, further expanding its market reach.

Mobile Media Content - TICKETING3D

Seed Round in 2014
Mobile Media Content, a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of virtual visualization technologies, raised €400k in seed funding. Founded in May 2012 by Michele Marino, CEO and Francis Casado, Head of Business Development, Mobile Media Content provides TICKETING3D, a SaaS 3D seating chart of a venue, which allows the final user to check the view from his seat before purchasing a ticket. It also Tranfer3D, which lets any club or sports organization to move supporters or fans from one location to another, and Match3D, a 2nd screening tool that allows following matches in real time. The company currently employs 20 people

Biddus

Seed Round in 2013
Biddus is an e-commerce platform that serves as an online marketplace with products covering electronics, appliances, sports equipment, household items and garden or hardware, furniture and office equipment, and everything related to the trousseau, babies, and kids. The platform allows buyers say what they want to buy and how much they are willing to pay for it. It sends sellers these demands and they compete to offer the best price to the buyer. Based in Madrid, Biddus was launched in 2013.

Funiglobal Development S.L.

Seed Round in 2013
Funiglobal Development S.L. is an online retailer specializing in fancy dresses, costumes, accessories, and party decoration items. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Zaragoza, Spain, and caters to a global customer base. In addition to its retail offerings, Funiglobal Development S.L. provides wholesale options for professionals in the industry, further expanding its market reach.
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