Mangrove V

Mangrove V is a venture capital fund managed by Mangrove Capital Partners, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Luxembourg, with additional offices in Berlin and Tel Aviv. Launched in 2017, Mangrove V focuses on early-stage investments primarily in the software sector, targeting technology companies across Europe and Israel. The firm aims to support the growth of its portfolio companies by providing financial backing, strategic advice, and leveraging industry connections. Mangrove Capital Partners specializes in various areas within the technology landscape, including internet services, e-commerce, gaming, and mobile applications, among others. Its investment strategy is centered on fostering innovation and helping startups realize their potential in a competitive market.

Willibrord Ehses

Partner

Michael Richard Jackson

Chief Operating Officer and Partner

Nikolas Krawinkel

Partner & Early Stage Investor BEI e.ventures

Lior Krengel

Associate

Yannick Oswald

Partner

Roy Saar

Partner

Hans-Jurgen Schmitz

Managing Partner

Mark Tluszcz

Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer

David Waroquier

Operating Partner

Past deals in Barcelona

Buo

Venture Round in 2022
BUO researches and negotiates with secondary brands that, in its opinion, are of comparable quality to the big names but at a lower price. BUO believes in providing local and smaller firms a chance that are having difficulty getting a foothold with traditional wholesalers.

Exoticca

Series C in 2021
Exoticca is an online travel agency that specializes in providing travel booking services for exotic destinations worldwide. The company offers comprehensive holiday packages that include flights, accommodations, meals, guided tours, and private transportation. By utilizing their platform, travelers can easily book these packages at competitive prices, making it convenient for individuals seeking unique travel experiences. Exoticca's focus on exotic locations sets it apart in the travel industry, catering to those looking for distinct and memorable adventures.

Beams

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Beams

Pre Seed Round in 2019
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.

Elma

Series A in 2019
Elma Digital Networks, S.L. is a health technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a mobile application for digital health insurance, which facilitates communication between doctors and patients. The application offers various services, including medical prescriptions, reimbursements, and access to dental and medical insurance. Users can consult with healthcare professionals through video calls, chat, or phone calls, allowing them to receive timely medical assistance for their inquiries. Elma aims to enhance the quality of care while making it more affordable and accessible for users.

Durcal

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Badi

Series B in 2019
Badi is an AI-driven online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in room rentals. Founded in September 2015 by Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, Badi enables users to publish, discover, and securely book unique rooms worldwide. The platform fosters a trusted community by allowing individuals to list their available rooms while facilitating safe online payments and bookings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Badi enhances the user experience, allowing customers to find and evaluate rental options based on feedback and reviews from other users. This approach not only simplifies the process of renting rooms but also provides transparency in the real estate market, making it easier for both renters and property owners to connect.

Durcal

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Badi

Series A in 2018
Badi is an AI-driven online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in room rentals. Founded in September 2015 by Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, Badi enables users to publish, discover, and securely book unique rooms worldwide. The platform fosters a trusted community by allowing individuals to list their available rooms while facilitating safe online payments and bookings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Badi enhances the user experience, allowing customers to find and evaluate rental options based on feedback and reviews from other users. This approach not only simplifies the process of renting rooms but also provides transparency in the real estate market, making it easier for both renters and property owners to connect.

Red Points

Series B in 2017
Red Points Solutions, S.L. is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in protecting brands from online intellectual property infringements, including counterfeiting and digital piracy. Founded in 2011, the company offers a SaaS platform that provides comprehensive brand protection solutions. This includes monitoring digital channels such as e-commerce sites, social media, and specialized websites to safeguard trademarks, designs, and patented technologies. Additionally, Red Points has an anti-piracy solution that identifies and removes infringing media content from various platforms, including streaming websites and peer-to-peer networks. The company's services are utilized by over five hundred brands globally, enabling them to effectively combat illegal products and content online.

Badi

Venture Round in 2017
Badi is an AI-driven online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in room rentals. Founded in September 2015 by Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, Badi enables users to publish, discover, and securely book unique rooms worldwide. The platform fosters a trusted community by allowing individuals to list their available rooms while facilitating safe online payments and bookings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Badi enhances the user experience, allowing customers to find and evaluate rental options based on feedback and reviews from other users. This approach not only simplifies the process of renting rooms but also provides transparency in the real estate market, making it easier for both renters and property owners to connect.

Red Points

Series A in 2016
Red Points Solutions, S.L. is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in protecting brands from online intellectual property infringements, including counterfeiting and digital piracy. Founded in 2011, the company offers a SaaS platform that provides comprehensive brand protection solutions. This includes monitoring digital channels such as e-commerce sites, social media, and specialized websites to safeguard trademarks, designs, and patented technologies. Additionally, Red Points has an anti-piracy solution that identifies and removes infringing media content from various platforms, including streaming websites and peer-to-peer networks. The company's services are utilized by over five hundred brands globally, enabling them to effectively combat illegal products and content online.

Badi

Venture Round in 2016
Badi is an AI-driven online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in room rentals. Founded in September 2015 by Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, Badi enables users to publish, discover, and securely book unique rooms worldwide. The platform fosters a trusted community by allowing individuals to list their available rooms while facilitating safe online payments and bookings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Badi enhances the user experience, allowing customers to find and evaluate rental options based on feedback and reviews from other users. This approach not only simplifies the process of renting rooms but also provides transparency in the real estate market, making it easier for both renters and property owners to connect.

Badi

Seed Round in 2015
Badi is an AI-driven online platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in room rentals. Founded in September 2015 by Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, Badi enables users to publish, discover, and securely book unique rooms worldwide. The platform fosters a trusted community by allowing individuals to list their available rooms while facilitating safe online payments and bookings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Badi enhances the user experience, allowing customers to find and evaluate rental options based on feedback and reviews from other users. This approach not only simplifies the process of renting rooms but also provides transparency in the real estate market, making it easier for both renters and property owners to connect.

Amuso

Series A in 2009
Amuso is an interactive game show platform bringing skill games to mainstream audiences. Consumers compete in the games, and even create their own formats, with micropayments and social interaction. For partners, Amuso generates brand sponsorship and transactional revenue opportunities with embeddable trivia widgets. Amuso is headquartered in London with development labs in Barcelona.

International Sportsbook

Series B in 2009
International Sporstbook Mobile provides sports betting via mobile phone.