Caixa Capital Risc

Caixa Capital Risc is an institutional investor based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in early-stage companies with a technological focus, particularly in life sciences and information technologies. Established in January 2004, the firm manages a total capital commitment of €73 million across four investment funds: Caixa Capital Micro, Caixa Capital BioMed, Caixa Innvierte Industria, and Caixa Capital TIC. Caixa Capital Risc collaborates with both public and private entities to foster the development of innovative enterprises in Spain. Its investment strategy targets seed and growth stages, aiming to support the emergence and growth of new companies in the Spanish market.

Alex Casta

Investment Manager, Life Sciences

Jordi Iserte

Investment Manager

Elena Rico i Vilar

Chief Operating Officer

David Villaró

Investment Director

Manel Barallat Martinez de Osaba

Operations Director

Past deals in Catalonia

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

Build38

Series A in 2023
Build38 GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in mobile application security and fraud protection software. The company offers innovative app-hardening technologies that safeguard applications from both known and unknown threats, enabling new digital business models across various sectors, including automotive, finance, public transport, and healthcare. Additionally, Build38 provides passwordless authentication solutions to enhance security. As a spin-out from Giesecke + Devrient, Build38 has gained recognition as one of Germany's leading IT security startups and has been featured in the GARTNER In-App Shielding Market Guide since 2019. With global offices in Barcelona and Singapore, Build38 combines in-app shielding, monitoring, and AI-based reaction capabilities to deliver comprehensive protection for mobile applications.

Zinklar

Series A in 2022
Zinklar is the Agile Market Research platform that helps you make safer and smarter business decisions. The company delivers results in real-time and turns Market Research into an everyday solution for brands globally. It offers a product traditionally acquired via Market Research Agencies on a yearly subscription basis. Zinklar is designing the survey using the online editor with guides and templates, and question types include multiple-choice, rating scales, open responses, and the option to add images, video, or audio. They viewing and analyzing results in a dashboard with charts, tables, and raw data.

Amelia Virtual Care

Series A in 2022
Psious develops a virtual reality platform designed to bring value to mental health treatment. The company's platform uses hyper-realistic virtual environments to treat anxiety disorders by means of virtual exposure therapy, enabling professionals to improve mental health therapies.

Minoryx

Series C in 2022
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

Aelix Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Aelix Therapeutics develops therapeutic vaccines and immunotherapies to treat HIV infection. The company is a spin-off of HIVACAT, the Catalan project for the development of effective vaccines against HIV. The company was created under the leadership of its founders, Dr. Christian Brander, Bonaventura Clotet, Josep Maria Gatell and Mr. Jordi Naval; all of whom have several decades of experience in HIV and biotech development. The company’s know-how will further expand through unique immunogen designs. It will also benefit from ready access to large cohorts of HIV infected patients in several continents through its partnership with the HIVACAT consortium.

Build38

Series A in 2021
Build38 GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in mobile application security and fraud protection software. The company offers innovative app-hardening technologies that safeguard applications from both known and unknown threats, enabling new digital business models across various sectors, including automotive, finance, public transport, and healthcare. Additionally, Build38 provides passwordless authentication solutions to enhance security. As a spin-out from Giesecke + Devrient, Build38 has gained recognition as one of Germany's leading IT security startups and has been featured in the GARTNER In-App Shielding Market Guide since 2019. With global offices in Barcelona and Singapore, Build38 combines in-app shielding, monitoring, and AI-based reaction capabilities to deliver comprehensive protection for mobile applications.

Enertika

Venture Round in 2020
Enertika is a prominent consulting firm in Spain specializing in energy efficiency. The company focuses on developing projects aimed at reducing energy consumption, operating under the Energy Service Company (ESCo) business model, where investments are recouped through the savings generated. Enertika offers a range of services that include optimizing energy costs through advanced technology solutions for lighting, climate control, industrial processes, and distributed energy generation. By providing consumers with access to clean energy at competitive prices, Enertika plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable energy practices.

Validated ID

Series A in 2019
Validated ID is a technology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with additional offices in Madrid, Paris, and Berlin. The company specializes in digital identity verification and agreement solutions, focusing on security, trust, efficiency, and legal compliance. Its main product, ViDsigner, is a mobile biometric signature system that allows users to securely sign documents while collecting biometric and contextual evidence to ensure legal guarantees. Validated ID also offers ViDChain, a decentralized self-sovereign digital ID solution based on blockchain technology, which is aimed at improving onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. The company serves various sectors, including healthcare, public administration, human resources, banking, and insurance, and maintains strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Microsoft and Samsung.

Amelia Virtual Care

Venture Round in 2019
Psious develops a virtual reality platform designed to bring value to mental health treatment. The company's platform uses hyper-realistic virtual environments to treat anxiety disorders by means of virtual exposure therapy, enabling professionals to improve mental health therapies.

Kompyte

Venture Round in 2019
Kompyte is a competitive intelligence tool designed to respond in real-time to its users’ competitors' online strategies. It is designed to learn about its users’ competitors’ online strategies in real-time, and respond to them in an easy and affordable way. Kompyte's competitive intelligence software enables businesses to collect, organize, analyze, and act on competitive changes in their market. Kompyte reinvents the way businesses use intelligence to drive sales, marketing performance and product strategies. Serving thousands of product, marketing and sales roles in over 20 industries, across the globe, Kompyte compiles over 3.5T data points a year. Founded in 2014, Kompyte is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Barcelona and Austin.

Zinklar

Seed Round in 2019
Zinklar is the Agile Market Research platform that helps you make safer and smarter business decisions. The company delivers results in real-time and turns Market Research into an everyday solution for brands globally. It offers a product traditionally acquired via Market Research Agencies on a yearly subscription basis. Zinklar is designing the survey using the online editor with guides and templates, and question types include multiple-choice, rating scales, open responses, and the option to add images, video, or audio. They viewing and analyzing results in a dashboard with charts, tables, and raw data.

BYHOURS

Venture Round in 2019
BYHOURS Travel SL operates an innovative online platform that enables users to book hotel rooms for short stays, known as microstays, in increments of 3, 6, or 12 hours. Founded in March 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS provides travelers with the flexibility to choose their arrival and departure times, catering to various needs and schedules. The platform covers a wide range of locations including major cities in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, and partners with over 2,500 hotels across Europe, Latin America, and select cities in the Middle East. This unique business model not only enhances the travel experience for users but also allows hotels to optimize their resources and increase revenue by monetizing unused capacity.

Amelia Virtual Care

Series A in 2019
Psious develops a virtual reality platform designed to bring value to mental health treatment. The company's platform uses hyper-realistic virtual environments to treat anxiety disorders by means of virtual exposure therapy, enabling professionals to improve mental health therapies.

Minoryx

Series B in 2018
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

Saba Infraestructuras

Acquisition in 2018
Saba Infraestructuras S.A. engages in the management of car parks in Europe and Latin America. The company primarily focuses on administrative concessions, ownership, and management and leases. It operates a range of car parks, such as historic centers, commercial districts, hospitals, and logistics parks, as well as airports, tourist and residential areas, and controlled parking zones. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. Saba Infraestructuras S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Criteria Caixa, S.A.U.

Silence

Venture Round in 2018
Silence, founded by Carlos Sotelo in 2011, is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of electric vehicles, specifically focused on electric scooters and motorbikes. The company aims to address challenges in the electric vehicle market, such as infrastructure and affordability. Silence produces vehicles equipped with removable lithium-ion batteries that can be transported in trolley mode, ensuring convenience for users. By leveraging technology, Silence strives to meet the evolving demands of the automobile industry while promoting safe and comfortable riding experiences for its customers.

Splice Bio

Series A in 2018
Splice Bio is a gene therapy company based on technology developed in the Muir Lab at Princeton University. The company is developing novel gene therapies based on its proprietary intein platform technology to treat patients that suffer from incurable genetic diseases. The company’s platform has the potential to address two existing limitations of adeno-associated viruses (AAVs), both by increasing the size of the cargo gene that can be delivered and by expanding the range of tissues that can be targeted.

ABAC Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
ABAC Therapeutics S.A. develops precision antimicrobial agents for precision treatment of MDR Gram-negative infections. It offers PasNas, a drug discovery platform unveiling pathogen-specific antibacterial properties of molecules while promoting the compounds active against MDR strains with new mechanism of action and with maximized chances of success in clinical development. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. As of November 20, 2019, ABAC Therapeutics S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Tibidabo Ventures.

Photoslurp

Venture Round in 2017
Photoslurp is a visual commerce and marketing platform that assists brands in leveraging customer-generated photos from social media to enhance their marketing efforts. The platform enables brands to curate, display, and analyze these images while managing media rights, transforming them into shoppable content. By utilizing customer photos on product pages, brands using Photoslurp have experienced a notable 30% increase in conversion rates, along with enhanced engagement metrics. Additionally, Photoslurp offers analytics tools that help brands identify the most effective photos and their most influential advocates, facilitating targeted marketing strategies.

Zinklar

Seed Round in 2017
Zinklar is the Agile Market Research platform that helps you make safer and smarter business decisions. The company delivers results in real-time and turns Market Research into an everyday solution for brands globally. It offers a product traditionally acquired via Market Research Agencies on a yearly subscription basis. Zinklar is designing the survey using the online editor with guides and templates, and question types include multiple-choice, rating scales, open responses, and the option to add images, video, or audio. They viewing and analyzing results in a dashboard with charts, tables, and raw data.

Transplant Biomedicals

Venture Round in 2017
Transplant Biomedicals S.L., founded in 2014 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in the design and development of medical devices focused on organ, tissue, and cellular preservation. The company aims to enhance patient wellness by leveraging proprietary technology that improves graft survival and reduces the risk of delayed graft function. Their innovative organ transport device facilitates the safe and effective transfer of organs and tissues from donor hospitals to transport centers, addressing the issue of marginal organs that are often discarded. Through its advancements, Transplant Biomedicals contributes to more efficient organ transplantation processes and better outcomes for patients.

Iproteos

Venture Round in 2016
Iproteos is a biotech company that focuses its activity on the R&D of new therapeutic strategies based on modulation of protein-ligand (PLI) and protein-protein interactions (PPIs) through peptidomimetics. The novel entities are obtained thanks to the IPRO technology, an innovative platform. Specifically, at Iproteos we apply the IPRO technology on the search for therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Based on our expertise in the field, Iproteos is your perfect partner in the discovery of potent and active peptidomimetics for your own targets.

Worldcoo

Venture Round in 2016
Worldcoo is the European social company based in Barcelona, aimed at funding NGO solidarity projects through omnichannel committed companies (ecommerce, banks or retailers). In ecommerce, it achieves that by integrating a check-box in ecommerce’s shopping cart, which allows customers to donate 1€ while performing any online transaction. Its goal is to help people in need and make together a better world. Worldcoo was founded on 2012 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

BANDIT

Seed Round in 2016
BANDIT Solutions, S.L. is an online recruitment platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that connects companies with top digital talent. Founded in 2011 and launched in December 2016, BANDIT focuses on streamlining the hiring process by offering curated playlists of sought-after candidates who are actively seeking new job opportunities. The platform emphasizes placing talent at the center of the recruitment process, facilitating connections between teams and individuals to foster innovation and collaboration in the workforce. The company is led by Francesc Font and the Araujo twins, Jorge and Nicolás, along with Sergio Méndez.

Nanusens

Venture Round in 2016
Nanusens SL, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain, specializes in the design and development of microelectronics and nanotechnology devices. The company focuses on creating integrated circuits for a variety of applications, including mobile technology, automotive systems, wearables, and connected devices. Nanusens aims to leverage its expertise in nanotechnology to deliver innovative solutions across these sectors.

Nautal

Venture Round in 2016
Nautal is an online boat rental platform that enables direct contact with the owners. It also offers rental of motorboats, catamarans, pontoons, sailboats, yacht, and etc. Nautal operates in more than 350 areas in 56 countries around the world. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Silence

Venture Round in 2016
Silence, founded by Carlos Sotelo in 2011, is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of electric vehicles, specifically focused on electric scooters and motorbikes. The company aims to address challenges in the electric vehicle market, such as infrastructure and affordability. Silence produces vehicles equipped with removable lithium-ion batteries that can be transported in trolley mode, ensuring convenience for users. By leveraging technology, Silence strives to meet the evolving demands of the automobile industry while promoting safe and comfortable riding experiences for its customers.

Geenapp

Seed Round in 2016
Geenapp Internet, S.L. develops a mobile application promotion platform that focuses on user acquisition and advertisers by applying smart algorithms and data to the application performance industry. Its platform uses an intelligent system to match applications with the advertising slots in content. The company serves advertisers and publishers. Geenapp Internet, S.L. was founded in 2013 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

STAT-Dx

Series C in 2016
STAT-Dx Life S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular diagnostic systems. Established in 2010, the company focuses on creating near-patient testing products aimed at providing timely and efficient patient care, particularly in critical care environments. Its flagship product, the DiagCORE, is a portable multi-analyte instrument designed for molecular and immunoassay testing across various clinical settings. STAT-Dx offers several diagnostic panels, including the DiagCORE Cartridge for syndrome testing, the DiagCORE Analyzer for modular analysis, and specific panels for respiratory, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, pneumonia, and blood culture identification. In 2018, STAT-Dx became a subsidiary of QIAGEN N.V., further enhancing its capabilities in the diagnostics field.

Datumize

Seed Round in 2016
Datumize is a software technology company that develops tools for capturing dark data found in enterprises. It provides solutions in sectors such as logistics, retail, tourism, and industry by transforming dark data into profitable business results, although its technology could be included in any system. The company is dedicated to revolutionizing the way companies understand their customer demand and their day-to-day operations, by acquiring and managing hidden data that provides insights to boost sales and improve operational efficiencies. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Castelldefels, Barcelona.

Forever Us

Venture Round in 2016
Forever Us is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in the design and manufacture of funeral art, including headstones, tombs, crypts, and urns. The company collaborates with chapels of rest, funeral directors, and insurance providers to create customizable headstones made from ecological materials. These gravestones can be tailored with various backgrounds, landscapes, spiritual motifs, poems, dedications, and typographies, allowing families to memorialize their loved ones in a personal and lasting manner. Established in 2012, Forever Us also commits 1% of its profits to support social projects and assist in mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.

Inbiomotion

Series B in 2016
Inbiomotion SL, a personalized medicine company, develops biomarkers that predict bone metastasis to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. The company focuses on the development of a diagnostic assay based on a selective single gene/protein biomarker that predicts those patients at risk of suffering bone-specific metastases from primary tumors. It develops biomarker in breast cancer primary tumors for predicting the risk of bone relapse. Inbiomotion SL was founded in 2010 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

CornerJob

Series A in 2016
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup that operates as a job matching platform designed to streamline the recruitment process for both companies and candidates. Founded by Antai Venture Builder, it is part of a prominent digital ecosystem in Southern Europe. The platform allows users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, and communicate with recruiters through a chat feature, ensuring responses within 24 hours. This approach offers companies an efficient recruiting channel characterized by simplicity and immediate interaction, while also assisting candidates in quickly identifying suitable job opportunities. By integrating mobile technology and innovative features, CornerJob aims to enhance the overall job search and hiring experience.

Immfly

Seed Round in 2016
Immfly, S.L., founded in 2013 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in developing in-flight digital platforms that enhance the passenger experience. The company offers a range of connected digital services, including the ability for travelers to purchase recreational destination services and access entertainment packs during online flight bookings. Immfly serves a diverse clientele, including full-service, low-cost, and regional airlines, reaching millions of passengers across various global destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Its innovative approach to in-flight entertainment has earned the company recognition within the industry.

Aelix Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Aelix Therapeutics develops therapeutic vaccines and immunotherapies to treat HIV infection. The company is a spin-off of HIVACAT, the Catalan project for the development of effective vaccines against HIV. The company was created under the leadership of its founders, Dr. Christian Brander, Bonaventura Clotet, Josep Maria Gatell and Mr. Jordi Naval; all of whom have several decades of experience in HIV and biotech development. The company’s know-how will further expand through unique immunogen designs. It will also benefit from ready access to large cohorts of HIV infected patients in several continents through its partnership with the HIVACAT consortium.

LaComunity

Seed Round in 2015
LaComunity del Alquiler Inteligente S.L. is a prominent holiday apartment rental company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2010. It operates a comprehensive online platform that facilitates the booking of a variety of accommodations, including holiday houses, villas, rooms, and boats, catering to both private clients and agencies. LaComunity has emerged as a leading website for holiday rentals in Spain and ranks among the top platforms in Europe. Since expanding its global presence in 2013, the company has amassed over 100,000 properties across 79 countries and 1,480 cities, all featuring instant booking capabilities. LaComunity aims to streamline the process of finding and reserving holiday accommodations, making it easier, faster, and more secure for travelers to explore new destinations and cultures.

Genmedica Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2015
Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the research and development of new treatments in the field of diabetes. The company engages in the discovery and clinical development of orally available NCEs, including oral agents (GMC-252 and GMC-316) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; and GMC-278, a drug discovery program that focuses on the identification of new molecules to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L. was founded in 2004 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Transplant Biomedicals

Seed Round in 2015
Transplant Biomedicals S.L., founded in 2014 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in the design and development of medical devices focused on organ, tissue, and cellular preservation. The company aims to enhance patient wellness by leveraging proprietary technology that improves graft survival and reduces the risk of delayed graft function. Their innovative organ transport device facilitates the safe and effective transfer of organs and tissues from donor hospitals to transport centers, addressing the issue of marginal organs that are often discarded. Through its advancements, Transplant Biomedicals contributes to more efficient organ transplantation processes and better outcomes for patients.

Minoryx

Series A in 2015
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

MoWoot

Funding Round in 2015
MOWOOT is a Non-pharmacological & Non-invasive solution for people suffering from chronic constipation. Its solution is a wearable medical device, which provides an automatic colon-specific massage similar to the manual abdominal massage administered by health professionals. MOWOOT utilizes advanced pneumatic technology to treat and prevent chronic slow transit constipation without colon cleansing supplements, enemas, and laxatives. The company emerged out of the MOEBIO dHEALTH program, which is inspired by Stanford Biodesign and Kaospilot Design and Business School from Denmark. MOWOOT was founded in 2014 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Bibulu

Venture Round in 2015
Bibulu is an online platform that enables pet owners to find and book suitable sitters for their pets. The platform was launched by Enrico Sargiacomo and Tomasz Matuszczyk in February 2013 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Zero 2 Infinity

Series A in 2015
Zero 2 Infinity’s mission is to simplify access to Space through innovative solutions. Founded in 2009 by José Mariano López-Urdiales, the company’s main business activity has focused on carrying payloads with a variety of purposes: scientific, academic, PR and commercial to the stratosphere. This activity, known as Elevate, is a service that leverages the use of stratospheric balloons as a flexible, sustainable and affordable medium to access to Space. With over a decade of expertise, the company has successfully performed more than 45 flight campaigns for major clients in the aerospace industry, commercial and academic institutions and currently it is the only private actor in Europe offering this service with a commercial scope. In addition, having the stratospheric balloons as the technological core, the company is also developing other innovative projects that include the development of a small satellite launcher vehicle (Bloostar) and a pressurized pod for space tourism and research (Bloon).

Nautal

Seed Round in 2015
Nautal is an online boat rental platform that enables direct contact with the owners. It also offers rental of motorboats, catamarans, pontoons, sailboats, yacht, and etc. Nautal operates in more than 350 areas in 56 countries around the world. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Minoryx

Venture Round in 2015
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

nubelo

Venture Round in 2015
Nubelo is a career marketplace for the digital workforce (developers, designers, digital marketers, product owners...). Nubelo works with clients to understand their project/team needs and custom-matches them with pre-screened professionals who join their teams on a full-time, part-time, or hourly basis. Users on the nubelo platform receive objective guidance throughout the interview process from a dedicated Talent Advocate, as well as the ability to compare new opportunities side by side so they can make their next career move or collaborate into a new project. Employers get access to a hand-picked pool of candidates who are interested in new roles, or available for new projects. The end result is an efficient, effective and enjoyable experience that’s far faster than traditional methods. Nubelo is headquartered in Barcelona (Spain) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Minoryx

Acquisition in 2014
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

A Crowd of Monsters

Venture Round in 2014
We have to apologize because we have not written anything since Gamescom, but have worked a lot. We have changed our office, we have recruited “a lot” of people (we have to present them in a future post :D), we are in the final final final pre-release moment (we expect to announce it in few days) of Funk of Titans, and we have more things to present to you.

Camaloon

Seed Round in 2014
Camaloon Promotional Products store for business and corporate promotional products. Founded in Reus, near Barcelona in 2007, Camaloon is European leader in the customisation of everyday products, with large volumes of top quality custom goods being produced and shipped daily all over the world. From pins to vinyl stickers, from magnets to t-shirts, Camaloon's product line keeps expanding driven by constant innovation and the goal of making customisation easy for everyone.

Durcal

Venture Round in 2014
Durcal is a company that focuses on elder care through its mobile application, Safe365. This free telecare app is designed to assist families in monitoring and ensuring the safety of their elderly relatives. It offers features such as live location tracking, real-time updates on movement in and out of the home, and routes taken, allowing families to stay informed about their loved ones' whereabouts. Additionally, the app alerts users to low battery levels and includes an emergency button for quick access to health professionals if needed. By connecting with family members' mobile phones, Safe365 enhances the management of elder care and promotes peace of mind for families.
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

Trip4real

Seed Round in 2014
Trip4real Experiences, S.L. owns and operates online community platform for travelers to list, discover, and book activities around Europe. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Barcelona, Spain with satellite offices in Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, and San Sebastián, Spain. As of September 18, 2016, Trip4real Experiences, S.L. operates as a subsidiary of Airbnb, Inc.

Silence

Venture Round in 2014
Silence, founded by Carlos Sotelo in 2011, is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of electric vehicles, specifically focused on electric scooters and motorbikes. The company aims to address challenges in the electric vehicle market, such as infrastructure and affordability. Silence produces vehicles equipped with removable lithium-ion batteries that can be transported in trolley mode, ensuring convenience for users. By leveraging technology, Silence strives to meet the evolving demands of the automobile industry while promoting safe and comfortable riding experiences for its customers.

Genmedica Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2014
Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the research and development of new treatments in the field of diabetes. The company engages in the discovery and clinical development of orally available NCEs, including oral agents (GMC-252 and GMC-316) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; and GMC-278, a drug discovery program that focuses on the identification of new molecules to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L. was founded in 2004 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Wallapop

Seed Round in 2014
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods. Founded in September 2013 by Agustin Gomez, the platform operates as a "virtual flea market," connecting users within their local communities to trade a wide variety of pre-owned items. By focusing on local transactions, Wallapop aims to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste while providing an accessible way for individuals to declutter their homes and find affordable products. The app's user-friendly interface and geolocation features enhance the buying and selling experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to engage in secondhand commerce.

nubelo

Seed Round in 2014
Nubelo is a career marketplace for the digital workforce (developers, designers, digital marketers, product owners...). Nubelo works with clients to understand their project/team needs and custom-matches them with pre-screened professionals who join their teams on a full-time, part-time, or hourly basis. Users on the nubelo platform receive objective guidance throughout the interview process from a dedicated Talent Advocate, as well as the ability to compare new opportunities side by side so they can make their next career move or collaborate into a new project. Employers get access to a hand-picked pool of candidates who are interested in new roles, or available for new projects. The end result is an efficient, effective and enjoyable experience that’s far faster than traditional methods. Nubelo is headquartered in Barcelona (Spain) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Groupalia

Venture Round in 2014
Groupalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in offering discounted flash sales on leisure packages, services, food, and various products primarily in Spain and Italy. Launched in May 2009 in Barcelona, the platform features a range of leisure-related services, including deals for restaurants, spas, gyms, events, and outdoor activities. Customers can purchase these deals through coupons, which are sent via email and can be printed for use at the service providers. This model allows consumers to access attractive services at reduced prices while assisting suppliers in increasing their customer volumes, occupancy rates, and overall brand visibility.

BYHOURS

Seed Round in 2013
BYHOURS Travel SL operates an innovative online platform that enables users to book hotel rooms for short stays, known as microstays, in increments of 3, 6, or 12 hours. Founded in March 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, BYHOURS provides travelers with the flexibility to choose their arrival and departure times, catering to various needs and schedules. The platform covers a wide range of locations including major cities in Spain, the United Kingdom, France, and Portugal, and partners with over 2,500 hotels across Europe, Latin America, and select cities in the Middle East. This unique business model not only enhances the travel experience for users but also allows hotels to optimize their resources and increase revenue by monetizing unused capacity.

Bibulu

Seed Round in 2013
Bibulu is an online platform that enables pet owners to find and book suitable sitters for their pets. The platform was launched by Enrico Sargiacomo and Tomasz Matuszczyk in February 2013 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Hotelerum

Seed Round in 2013
Hotelerum Booking Services S.L. develops and provides online applications for travel and hospitality marketing. It provides a mobile responsive hotel booking Website for hotels, hostels, bed and breakfast, apartments, villas, cottages, bungalows, lodges, and others; a booking engine platform to boost conversation for reservations in a simple interface that helps to make direct sales; and a Web-based end-to-end dynamic packaging reservation platform that enables hotels, tour operators, DMCs, and OTAs to have access to various travel solutions providers worldwide. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Barcelona, Spain. As of June 16, 2016, Hotelerum Booking Services S.L. operates as a subsidiary of Travel Compositor SL.

iMICROQ

Seed Round in 2013
IMICROQ, S.L. is a technology-based company established in 2010 and located in Tarragona, Spain. The company specializes in the production and commercialization of integrated microsystems designed for pre-treatment and detection through biosensor analysis. Its product portfolio includes the QFast platform, QFast salmonella detection, QFast magnet, and coriolis micro air sampler, along with OEM and ODM services, sensors, and readers. IMICROQ aims to provide low-cost, easy-to-use solutions for applications in the food industry, healthcare, and clinical diagnosis.

STAT-Dx

Series B in 2013
STAT-Dx Life S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular diagnostic systems. Established in 2010, the company focuses on creating near-patient testing products aimed at providing timely and efficient patient care, particularly in critical care environments. Its flagship product, the DiagCORE, is a portable multi-analyte instrument designed for molecular and immunoassay testing across various clinical settings. STAT-Dx offers several diagnostic panels, including the DiagCORE Cartridge for syndrome testing, the DiagCORE Analyzer for modular analysis, and specific panels for respiratory, gastrointestinal, central nervous system, pneumonia, and blood culture identification. In 2018, STAT-Dx became a subsidiary of QIAGEN N.V., further enhancing its capabilities in the diagnostics field.

Minoryx

Series A in 2013
Minoryx Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Mataro, Spain, founded in 2011. The company specializes in discovering and developing innovative treatments for life-threatening rare diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric neurometabolic conditions of genetic origin. Minoryx is known for its development of pharmacological chaperones, a new generation of small molecule drugs designed to restore protein functionality, thereby addressing unmet medical needs in genetic diseases that severely affect the central nervous system. Additionally, Minoryx engages in repositioning-based projects to explore alternative therapeutic options for these challenging conditions.

BidAway

Seed Round in 2013
BidAway.com's unique bidding model brings great deals to customers through their exclusive partnerships with best-in-class hotels and entertainment providers, thereby creating an efficient marketplace for unsold items. BidAway optimizes the utilization rates of its partners with the advantage that every package posted on the website is conveniently sold once it goes online. BidAway offers a wide range of travel and activity packages for which customers set their own price in a transparent auction process.

Signadyne

Seed Round in 2013
Signadyne is a privately held company specialized in high-performance modular equipment for control, test and measurement applications. These applications cover many fields, like electronics & telecom, aerospace & defense, experimental physics, life sciences, etc.

Miscota

Venture Round in 2012
Miscota operates an online retail store specializing in pet products, primarily focusing on dry food for dogs and cats, as well as various pet accessories. The company leverages extensive experience in e-commerce and collaborates with top wholesalers and manufacturers in the pet food industry, ensuring high-quality offerings. By working alongside expert veterinarians, Miscota aims to provide reliable and nutritious options for pet owners. The user-friendly online platform is designed to make shopping for pet products straightforward and efficient, allowing consumers to easily access a wide range of affordable pet supplies.

The Etailers

Venture Round in 2012
The eTailers, a Barcelona, Spain-based e-commerce outsourcing company. Their mission is to invent, create, develop and consolidate innovative companies and global, offering products or services related always new technologies, especially the Internet. They have innovative entrepreneurial spirit and work closely with the university, with the aim of promoting excellence in knowledge and innovation in all projects we undertake.

Macfer Engineering

Venture Round in 2012
Macfer Engineering specializes in the manufacture of quality control and paper bag handling machines using 3D machine vision technology.

Zyncro

Series B in 2012
Zyncro is your Enterprise Social Network A space for internal collaboration and communication, file management, tasks, contacts... all in a single platform. Integrated with all the company's corporate management systems, with complete personalization and customization options, including commercialization as a white label product, available as a cloud-hosted (public or private) or on-premises solution. *** Zyncro is an Enterprise Social Network, a private work environment for sharing information confidentially and securely, containing a social microblogging system, a document repository, a task manager, and a professional contact agenda. Zyncro integrates with the leading business management tools: *SharePoint *ERPs, such as SAP *BI systems (Pentaho, Google Analytics) and CRMs *Project management tools, like Doolphy *Google Apps: Gmail, Calendar and Drive *Social Networks: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, RSS and YouTube *Other corporate web applications: Evernote, SurveyMonkey *With any web content generator... Zyncro uses social technology to enable organizations to: *optimize and reduce email use *improve internal knowledge retainment and management *make teamwork more efficient *motivate and involve employees in the corporate mission *provide access to corporate information and documents. As well as being an enterprise social network, Zyncro can act as a Private Social Network, a space for collaboration and communication, perfect for any organization looking to build private social relationship with its customers, suppliers or partners... where contents and information generated do not belong to third parties (unlike Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) but to the users. Zyncro also has a multi-organization structure, making it a ideal solution not only for single enterprises, but for groups and business communities looking for a common space to share information, news, files, contacts and applications. The original Zyncro idea back in 2008 in the Grupo Inspirit technology laboratory consisted in creating a files synchronizer that would allow and individual to access all of their professional and personal documents "in the cloud". Nonetheless, upon seeing the potential that this tool could have within a company, a more corporate approach was given to it each time. At the same time, the "surname" social and the 2.0 style was inundating the Internet and it was then that the decision was taken to add collaborative and communicative functionalities to it that later converted it to what it is today: an intranet 2.0 or company social network. This part of Zyncro‘s trajectory is what Didac Lee, founder of Grupo Inspirit, considers the a "Journey accross the desert", which all startups must endure. Thanks to the appointment of Luis Font as Zyncro CEO in November 2010, the business strategy and product definition became polished and sales and marketing departments were consolidated until we became what we are today. And still on the uprise!

vLex

Venture Round in 2012
vLex Networks, SL is a provider of online legal information solutions based in Barcelona, Spain, with additional offices in various countries including the United States, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. Established in 1998, the company offers a comprehensive legal research platform that serves law firms, corporations, universities, and government institutions. vLex provides access to a vast repository of legal content, boasting over 80 million pages from more than 130 countries, supported by partnerships with over 1,000 publishers including major entities like ProQuest and Oxford University Press. The platform features practical law resources, case law collections, scientific journals, and legislative materials, facilitating access to current legal information. Utilizing artificial intelligence, vLex enhances the user experience by enabling efficient information extraction and intuitive navigation, catering to the needs of clients across the professional, governmental, and academic sectors.

Urbiotica

Seed Round in 2012
Urbiotica is a technology company offering innovative sensor networks to transform the way in which cities are managed worldwide. The company’s sensor networks measure in real time variables such as on-street parking availability, traffic flows, air quality, acoustic pollution or dumpster fullness levels. Urbiotica provides Smart city solutions such as waste and pollution management solutions to the urban regions in Spain. The company targets at bringing the most innovative technology to society through its application in urban spaces. Urbiotica’s solutions help cities to become easier to manage, more efficient, sustainable and livable spaces. The company provides Smart parking solutions, environmental management solutions, and waste collection solutions.

Genmedica Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2011
Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the research and development of new treatments in the field of diabetes. The company engages in the discovery and clinical development of orally available NCEs, including oral agents (GMC-252 and GMC-316) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes; and GMC-278, a drug discovery program that focuses on the identification of new molecules to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. Genmedica Therapeutics, S.L. was founded in 2004 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Groupalia

Series D in 2011
Groupalia is an e-commerce platform that specializes in offering discounted flash sales on leisure packages, services, food, and various products primarily in Spain and Italy. Launched in May 2009 in Barcelona, the platform features a range of leisure-related services, including deals for restaurants, spas, gyms, events, and outdoor activities. Customers can purchase these deals through coupons, which are sent via email and can be printed for use at the service providers. This model allows consumers to access attractive services at reduced prices while assisting suppliers in increasing their customer volumes, occupancy rates, and overall brand visibility.

Sagetis Biotech

Series B in 2011
Sagetis Biotech, S.L., founded in 2010 and based in Barcelona, Spain, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative polymeric technologies for gene therapy. The company addresses engineering challenges in drug delivery, specifically for diseases of the central nervous system. Sagetis Biotech has created polymer-coated adenovirus release systems that enhance drug administration efficacy, particularly against pre-existing neutralizing antibodies. One of its notable products is SAG-101, designed for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. By masking surface antigenic epitopes, these systems preserve the transduction capability of oncolytic viruses, thereby improving their therapeutic effects and enabling healthcare professionals to more effectively modify treatment outcomes.

Virtualtwo

Seed Round in 2011
Virtualtwo is a fashion portal were users can build and customize their own virtual wardrobe and fill it with all the garments and accessories that they own or want to have. Users can share their virtual closet through Facebook and take a look at their friend's collections.

Good Deal

Venture Round in 2011
Good Deal, S.L. offers technology solutions and marketing services for retail outlets to increase interactivity and promotional efficiency of the consumers. The company is based in Barcelona, Spain. As of October 11, 2017, Good Deal, S.L. operates as a subsidiary of Innofis Esgm SL.

Sagetis Biotech

Series A in 2010
Sagetis Biotech, S.L., founded in 2010 and based in Barcelona, Spain, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative polymeric technologies for gene therapy. The company addresses engineering challenges in drug delivery, specifically for diseases of the central nervous system. Sagetis Biotech has created polymer-coated adenovirus release systems that enhance drug administration efficacy, particularly against pre-existing neutralizing antibodies. One of its notable products is SAG-101, designed for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. By masking surface antigenic epitopes, these systems preserve the transduction capability of oncolytic viruses, thereby improving their therapeutic effects and enabling healthcare professionals to more effectively modify treatment outcomes.

Sabirmedical

Venture Round in 2010
SabirMedical S.L. is a biomedical research and development company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing innovative technologies for diagnostics and patient care, particularly in the area of cardiovascular monitoring. Its offerings include non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems that utilize pulse oximetry, designed for hospital, ambulatory, and home use. SabirMedical operates from the Bioincubator PCB-Santander space at Barcelona Science Park, emphasizing its commitment to advancing healthcare through technology.

Iris Experience

Venture Round in 2009
Iris is an interactive marketing firm that creates innovate spaces of communication online that go much further than the web, so that companies can differentiate themselves on the Internet and increase the visits to their website. T Iris experience contributes strategic visions for business and e-marketing, as well as creativity, design, content and self-administrative tools. Increase your web visits. They intend to create spaces of communication online to increase the impact of the business and to promote the increase of web visits. This is the base of our motto: "Communication online beyond the web". Customer-focused. Thinking about the user and for the user is the axis to create the elements or tools of communication online and make the objectives harmonious with what the business pursues.

ApeSoft

Venture Round in 2009
ApeSoft provides reporting, dashboarding and Excel automation software. Our flagship product, DataCycle Reporting, eliminates the redundant tedious tasks associated with manual Excel reporting - data gathering, formatting and distribution. With unlimited user licensing, you can share daily reports with everyone in your organization.

AQSENSE

Venture Round in 2009
Our World is 3D! And yours? In the early days of Machine Vision 2D sensors delivered 2D images of 3D objects to inspect their shape and surface. The loss of one dimension naturally limited the capabilities of this traditional approach. When structured light, e.g. a laser line, is projected on an object, however, the resulting deformation of the light structure indicates precisely the three-dimensional profile, which can be reconstructed even from a 2D image. Our passion for this innovative technology set the stage for the foundation of AQSense in 2006. It is our mission to provide manufacturers and system integrators with the most advanced 3D imaging algorithms in combination with application consulting. Globally renowned OEMs benefit from new levels of automation, effectiveness and quality in manufacturing, thanks to our software products and consultancy services. This drives us to continuously enhance our capabilities. AQSense – Enhancing 3D Our long-lasting experience in manufacturing automation and technical excellence from academia created a globally unique combination of competencies. Based on our patented high-speed and high-precision algorithms we enable our customers to solve any technically solvable and commercially feasible application of 3D shape analysis, surface analysis and volume measurement. Software Libraries and Application Know-how – AQSense is at your Service Our software libraries SAL3D and 3DExpress are designed to suit the users’ demand. They feature easy-to-use algorithms for calibration, 3D Cloud-of-Points Matching, geometric measurement, etc.. Thanks to the opportunity to generate planar projections of 3D data, our users can apply standard 2D tools to perform 3D inspection tasks. In addition, AQSense offers custom development and consultancy services, which have enabled numerous system integrators and OEMs to efficiently complete 3D application projects. Discover the potential of 3D for you and contact us today!

EscapadaRural

Seed Round in 2008
EscapadaRural, Servicios para propietarios S.L. owns and operates an online platform providing information about rural houses. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Iris Experience

Series A in 2008
Iris is an interactive marketing firm that creates innovate spaces of communication online that go much further than the web, so that companies can differentiate themselves on the Internet and increase the visits to their website. T Iris experience contributes strategic visions for business and e-marketing, as well as creativity, design, content and self-administrative tools. Increase your web visits. They intend to create spaces of communication online to increase the impact of the business and to promote the increase of web visits. This is the base of our motto: "Communication online beyond the web". Customer-focused. Thinking about the user and for the user is the axis to create the elements or tools of communication online and make the objectives harmonious with what the business pursues.

Futurlink

Series B in 2007
FuturLink, founded in 2003 with its headquarters in Barcelona-Spain, is leader in Intelligent Marketing Technologies. The company develops and manufactures equipment and applications to empower interaction between brands and consumers, using innovative digital platforms in the fields of Mobile, Internet, Digital Signage and Point of Sale. Until 2008, FuturLink was renowned for its patented technologies related to Mobile Proximity Marketing; in 2009 the company expanded its knowledge and expertise to be one step ahead leading a new digital marketing revolution. FuturLink's Intelligent Marketing platforms allow brands to get the right insight via advanced consumer metrics and analytics, create personalized messages and deliver them using the right digital medium and in the right place and at the right moment. Its tradition of innovation and technical leadership since its foundation has allowed for its platforms to be present in over 80 countries.

Careesma

Seed Round in 2004
Careesma is an online platform that publishes job listings from Europe and India. Employers post their vacancies in categories such as accounting, banking, HR, marketing, internships, administrative, sales, testing, education, health, and more. Individuals have access to tools that help them prepare cover letters and resumes as well as for job interviews and careers. Careesma was launched in 2004 and is operated from Barcelona, Spain.