TheVentureCity

TheVentureCity is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2017, with its headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida, and additional offices in Madrid, Spain, and San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-driven companies in sectors such as fintech, health tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and B2B SaaS. TheVentureCity offers a tailored growth accelerator program, which adapts to the specific challenges of selected startups, emphasizing one-on-one collaboration to foster success. Additionally, the firm provides a Product-Led Growth Program that involves equity participation in startups as partnerships progress, rather than upfront investments. Its mission is to support fast-growing, product-centric software companies in the Americas and Europe, with a particular interest in SaaS and marketplace ventures.

Andy Areitio

General Partner

Andrés Areitio

General Partner

Andres Dancausa

General Partner, Fund

Riya Dhankar

Investment Associate

Edgard Duque

Investment Director, First Ticket

Iñigo Eguia

Analyst

Laura Gonzalez-Estefani

Founder, CEO and General Partner

Elena De Lara

Investment Manager

Elizabeth Piñon

Partner, Seed | Americas

Andriy Radich

Product Director

Joaquin Razetto

Fund Director

Brooke Richardson

Investor

Molly Rowe

Investor

Ricardo Sangion

Partner - Americas

Álvaro Sanz

Partner

Muz Sayeed

Senior Associate

Álvaro Sanz Sieteiglesias

Investment Manager

Francesca De Quesada Covey

Partner

Past deals in Barcelona

Reloadly

Series A in 2021
Reloadly Inc. operates a cloud-based API platform that facilitates mobile top-ups and digital payments for businesses and developers. Based in Miami, Florida, the platform allows users to easily set up accounts and send mobile airtime, data bundles, and digital goods globally. By connecting developers with mobile operator services, Reloadly aims to modernize the mobile payment industry, which has traditionally relied on outdated business models. The company aims to create new sales channels for mobile operators and enhance the ability for clients to integrate mobile top-up services into their applications. Through its innovative approach, Reloadly is addressing the needs of a rapidly evolving market, particularly in emerging economies.

TravelPlaylist GmbH

Seed Round in 2021
Beams is a social platform that enhances user interaction through shared passions. Founded by a team with experience from notable companies like Instagram, Soundcloud, Vogue, and N26, Beams aims to create innovative ways for people to connect. The company has established offices in Berlin and Barcelona and is supported by prominent venture capital firms, including Mangrove, Redalpine, and Wavemaker. Additionally, Beams benefits from the backing of business angels who are founders and former executives from well-known tech companies, further solidifying its position in the social networking landscape.

Weologix

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Weologix is a software developer focused on facilitating the digital transformation of businesses through its innovative assessment tools. By converting assessment data into quantifiable metrics, the company enables organizations to unlock performance drivers and make informed decisions. Weologix's holistic team assessment tool leverages experiences to enhance productivity and effectiveness within teams, thereby supporting overall business improvement.

Reloadly

Seed Round in 2020
Reloadly Inc. operates a cloud-based API platform that facilitates mobile top-ups and digital payments for businesses and developers. Based in Miami, Florida, the platform allows users to easily set up accounts and send mobile airtime, data bundles, and digital goods globally. By connecting developers with mobile operator services, Reloadly aims to modernize the mobile payment industry, which has traditionally relied on outdated business models. The company aims to create new sales channels for mobile operators and enhance the ability for clients to integrate mobile top-up services into their applications. Through its innovative approach, Reloadly is addressing the needs of a rapidly evolving market, particularly in emerging economies.

WeFish

Seed Round in 2020
WeFish – Fishing Diary and Forecast is a young startup founded in Spain at November 2017 who is trying to be a game changer on the recreational fishing sector with its new mobile application. WeFish is a mobile application that serves Anglers to maximize their chances to get great catches. How does it work? Easy, it is a CONFIDENTIAL fishing diary where its users can register their catches with all their relevant information and analyze them with Machine Learning algorithms, plan their fishing trips thanks to WeFish’s weather forecast, buy new equipment within its Marketplace and everything under a gamification process.

BitPhy

Seed Round in 2020
BitPhy is an AI software that facilitates the collection and display of all data generated by chain stores in real-time. In addition, it offers high-value data such as predictions and prescriptions, so our users can automatically obtain sales targets for each of their stores and products according to their strategy or total traceability on their promotions. Unlike our competitors, our machine learning algorithms generate the full data pipeline on demand, therefore we do not require tailor-made integration projects. Thus, there is no need to pay for expensive developers, and this creates a huge reduction in costs and time.

Aervio

Seed Round in 2019
Aervio Solutions SL is a travel management company that has developed an online platform utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the business travel experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Barcelona, the company offers a customizable dashboard that integrates various tools for managing and synchronizing travel-related activities. The platform features self-booking capabilities, flexible travel policies, multi-level approval processes, and advanced analytics for optimizing time and costs. Aervio's services aim to streamline the planning and execution of corporate travel, enabling businesses to manage their travel needs more efficiently and effectively.

Joyners

Seed Round in 2019
Joyners is an online caregiving platform whose mission is to help older adults spending their senior years at home. Their promise is to provide the best caregivers from Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza in less than an hour. Technology can both improve home care and bring down the cost. Many people assume that tech and older people don’t mix, but nowadays there're a lot of products for them. Markets are changing, same as generations. They use technology to ensure their clients receive the highest level of service. Technology means time efficiency, and time efficiency allows to operate with caregivers with skills over the market average such as part-time doctors, part-time nurses, and also top rated caregivers.

Airning

Seed Round in 2019
Airning is a travel and legaltech start-up based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2016. The company specializes in assisting airline passengers who experience long-term delays, cancellations, or denied boarding by facilitating claims and managing the entire compensation process. Airning aims to inform and support affected travelers, ensuring they receive compensation for their losses due to airline incidents. Through its technological solutions, the company streamlines the claims process, making it easier for passengers to navigate their rights and receive the benefits they are entitled to.

Reloadly

Seed Round in 2019
Reloadly Inc. operates a cloud-based API platform that facilitates mobile top-ups and digital payments for businesses and developers. Based in Miami, Florida, the platform allows users to easily set up accounts and send mobile airtime, data bundles, and digital goods globally. By connecting developers with mobile operator services, Reloadly aims to modernize the mobile payment industry, which has traditionally relied on outdated business models. The company aims to create new sales channels for mobile operators and enhance the ability for clients to integrate mobile top-up services into their applications. Through its innovative approach, Reloadly is addressing the needs of a rapidly evolving market, particularly in emerging economies.

Spotahome

Series B in 2018
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

Spotahome

Seed Round in 2018
Spotahome, S.L. is an online platform that facilitates the direct booking of mid to long-term accommodation for individuals moving abroad, particularly focusing on expats, students, and professionals. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company offers a range of personally verified properties across major cities in Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK, including options such as rooms, apartments, and student dorms. The platform features comprehensive property descriptions, high-quality photographs, HD video tours, and floor plans, allowing tenants to make informed decisions without needing to conduct in-person viewings. Spotahome aims to streamline the rental process for both tenants and landlords, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in securing accommodations.

PlayGround

Seed Round in 2017
PlayGround is a news and entertainment media company that operates online music magazines in both English and Spanish. It focuses on delivering a wide range of content, including news and articles related to culture, sports, books, and food, aimed at keeping users informed about their surroundings. As a prominent music publication in Spain, PlayGround caters specifically to festivalgoers, establishing itself as a leading source of information and entertainment in the music industry.

PlayGround

Series A in 2017
PlayGround is a news and entertainment media company that operates online music magazines in both English and Spanish. It focuses on delivering a wide range of content, including news and articles related to culture, sports, books, and food, aimed at keeping users informed about their surroundings. As a prominent music publication in Spain, PlayGround caters specifically to festivalgoers, establishing itself as a leading source of information and entertainment in the music industry.

Aervio

Pre Seed Round in 2005
Aervio Solutions SL is a travel management company that has developed an online platform utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the business travel experience. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Barcelona, the company offers a customizable dashboard that integrates various tools for managing and synchronizing travel-related activities. The platform features self-booking capabilities, flexible travel policies, multi-level approval processes, and advanced analytics for optimizing time and costs. Aervio's services aim to streamline the planning and execution of corporate travel, enabling businesses to manage their travel needs more efficiently and effectively.

Airning

Pre Seed Round in 2005
Airning is a travel and legaltech start-up based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2016. The company specializes in assisting airline passengers who experience long-term delays, cancellations, or denied boarding by facilitating claims and managing the entire compensation process. Airning aims to inform and support affected travelers, ensuring they receive compensation for their losses due to airline incidents. Through its technological solutions, the company streamlines the claims process, making it easier for passengers to navigate their rights and receive the benefits they are entitled to.

BitPhy

Pre Seed Round in 2005
BitPhy is an AI software that facilitates the collection and display of all data generated by chain stores in real-time. In addition, it offers high-value data such as predictions and prescriptions, so our users can automatically obtain sales targets for each of their stores and products according to their strategy or total traceability on their promotions. Unlike our competitors, our machine learning algorithms generate the full data pipeline on demand, therefore we do not require tailor-made integration projects. Thus, there is no need to pay for expensive developers, and this creates a huge reduction in costs and time.
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