Kibo Ventures

Kibo Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that specializes in early-stage investments in digital technology companies. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, typically leading or co-leading pre-Series A and Series A funding rounds. Kibo Ventures primarily targets sectors such as internet retail, online services, systems software, telecommunications, and mobile technology. With a global investment scope that emphasizes Europe, the United States, and Latin America, Kibo Ventures invests between €2 million and €5 million, aiming for a minority ownership stake of 10% to 20%. The firm manages $130 million from a diverse range of institutional and private investors and is committed to supporting portfolio companies through their growth phases while encouraging co-investment from other valuable investors.

José María Amusátegui

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Pol Fañanás

Investment Manager

Sonia Fernandez

Partner

Covadonga García-Valdés

Investment Manager

Valeria Loewe

Chief Operations Officer

Joaquín Rebuelta Melgarejo

Partner

Aquilino Peña

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Juan Santamaría

Partner & Managing Director, Nzyme

Alejandro Gimeno Sanz

Investment Manager

Javier Torremocha

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Jordi Vidal

Investment Manager

Past deals in Catalonia

Mitiga Solutions

Series A in 2023
Mitiga Solutions, S.L. develops and offers data science solutions to evaluate and manage volcanic hazards and improve risk management for clients in aviation, insurance, humanitarian, and other sectors. The company offers TAULA, a problem-agnostic computational platform that tackles with natural hazard risks ranging from volcanic eruptions and sandstorms to wildfires. Its solutions include advanced predictive analytics, an early warning system, weather and CAT risk modelling, and scientific visualization tools. The company’s solutions anticipate the impact of natural hazards before they materialize; monitor natural hazards as they unfold in real time; and evaluate the impact of natural hazards after they take place. Mitiga Solutions, S.L. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Gamestry

Venture Round in 2022
Gamestry eSports, S.L. provides online training courses on electronic games. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

paack

Series D in 2022
Paack Holdings Ltd. operates a delivery platform designed for omni-channel retailers, connecting taxi fleets with retail stores to enhance last-mile delivery services. Based in Barcelona, Spain, the company addresses the challenges faced by online sales growth and customer satisfaction due to inadequate delivery experiences. By leveraging a proprietary technology stack, Paack offers a customer-centric approach that allows end customers to fully control time slot deliveries. This innovative model not only improves basket conversion and brand loyalty but also contributes positively to customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. Paack's operations extend across several European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Gamestry

Seed Round in 2021
Gamestry eSports, S.L. provides online training courses on electronic games. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

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.

Exoticca

Series B in 2020
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.

Exoticca

Venture Round in 2019
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.

paack

Series B in 2019
Paack Holdings Ltd. operates a delivery platform designed for omni-channel retailers, connecting taxi fleets with retail stores to enhance last-mile delivery services. Based in Barcelona, Spain, the company addresses the challenges faced by online sales growth and customer satisfaction due to inadequate delivery experiences. By leveraging a proprietary technology stack, Paack offers a customer-centric approach that allows end customers to fully control time slot deliveries. This innovative model not only improves basket conversion and brand loyalty but also contributes positively to customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. Paack's operations extend across several European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.

21Buttons

Series B in 2018
21Buttons is a technology start-up for fashion social and shopping lovers. It provides the tools everyone who loves fashion is looking for and allows to buy everything that friends and favourite influencers have shared with just a click.\ 21Buttons was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

paack

Series A in 2018
Paack Holdings Ltd. operates a delivery platform designed for omni-channel retailers, connecting taxi fleets with retail stores to enhance last-mile delivery services. Based in Barcelona, Spain, the company addresses the challenges faced by online sales growth and customer satisfaction due to inadequate delivery experiences. By leveraging a proprietary technology stack, Paack offers a customer-centric approach that allows end customers to fully control time slot deliveries. This innovative model not only improves basket conversion and brand loyalty but also contributes positively to customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability. Paack's operations extend across several European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal.

Blueliv

Series A in 2018
Blueliv is a prominent provider of cyber threat intelligence, offering a cloud-based platform designed to protect organizations from external cyber threats. Their in-house Labs team conducts extensive research across the web, deep web, and dark internet, delivering up-to-date and actionable threat intelligence. This platform streamlines incident response processes, enhancing the efficiency of Security Operations teams with real-time insights. Blueliv allows users to customize their solutions through various modules, including a plug-and-play MRTI feed that integrates easily using STIX/TAXII standards. Additionally, Blueliv fosters a collaborative environment through its Threat Exchange Network, connecting security researchers and malware analysts. Recognized for its innovation, Blueliv has received accolades such as the Gartner Cool Vendor designation and the Go-Ignite award.

21Buttons

Series A in 2017
21Buttons is a technology start-up for fashion social and shopping lovers. It provides the tools everyone who loves fashion is looking for and allows to buy everything that friends and favourite influencers have shared with just a click.\ 21Buttons was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Gestoos

Venture Round in 2017
Gestoos is a computer vision Artificial Intelligence solution that understands and responds to natural human behavior, from explicit hand gestures to implicit expressions and movement. It enables very high precision tracking of any shape, object and understands motion. It allows users to interact naturally with any device, software solution or application. Gestoos Artificial Intelligence analyzes the sequence of actions and the context, by combining scene understanding with incremental learning, Gestoos becomes the brains behind cameras on the everyday object.

Apartum

Series A in 2017
Apartum Bookings SL operates a Website that enables users to search and compare tourist holiday rental apartments. Its Website allows users to carry out a search by destination, arrival date, departure date, and number of travelers; and connects with holiday apartment agencies worldwide to find information on available apartments, including price, maps, location, photos, comments, and other information. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Tappx

Series A in 2016
Tappx operates an online cross-promotion advertising platform tailored for mobile app developers. It allows these developers to promote their applications at no cost by exchanging advertisements with one another. Through this system, developers earn credits by displaying ads from other apps, which are then used to promote their own applications. This model is particularly beneficial for developers seeking to enhance their app's visibility during its initial launch phase in the competitive app market. Tappx hosts a diverse array of apps from users worldwide, fostering a community where developers can collaborate and support each other's growth in app monetization and user acquisition.

Captio

Venture Round in 2016
Launched in 2012, Captio is a business and travel expense management application that enables companies and their employees to improve the control of their expenses and discovery of new savings opportunities. It integrates the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, eliminating the need for manual tasks and preventing fraud. Captio automatically extracts data from the receipts and invoices which its users capture with their smartphones, allowing companies to avoid the negative effects of their expense management processes.

PromoFarma.com

Venture Round in 2016
PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Worldsensing

Series A in 2015
Worldsensing is a market leader in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company has built on its expertise in low-power wireless sensing networks and has created comprehensive vertical solutions in sectors where IoT is making a measurable impact. The company focuses on two key markets: Mobility - a unique smart traffic management portfolio includes Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flo management solution, and Fastprk, its market-leading smart parking system. Industrial Solutions - offers the LS-G6 platform to monitor key assets in remote or hard-to-access locations. Examples include bridges, tunnels, large public buildings and infrastructures, mines, power lines. Worldsensing raised its round of seed capital in 2010. A series A round was closed in 2013 with Fundación Jose Manuel Entrecanales (FJME) and IESE Business School's Finaves fund as investors. A series B round was completed in 2015, led by FJME, Kibo Ventures and Mitsui & Co. Cisco Ventures and Endeavor also participated in this round. Today, the company has offices in Barcelona and London and has a team of more than 40 professionals. Awards -Fastprk- has won two major awards: the Stockholm Smart City Living Labs Global Award 2011 and the IBM Smart Camp 2010 London Award. -Bitcarrier was IBM Smart Camp Winner (2011), and it has been recognised by Analyst Firm Gartner as "Cool Vendor 2013". -Ignasi Vilajosana, Worldsensing’s CEO, was named the first Spanish Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2014.

WINKO Games

Seed Round in 2015
At WINKO we love core games! We have brought together a bad@ss squad of artists, developers and game designer. This team of lifelong gamers have one unique goal: to create the BEST core games for your MOBILE devices.

iContainers

Seed Round in 2015
iContainers Solutions SL operates a web platform designed for importers and exporters to efficiently compare shipping rates and manage maritime shipments from start to finish. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with additional offices in Miami, Florida; Rotterdam, the Netherlands; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the company simplifies the process of searching, booking, managing, and tracking container shipments without the need for intermediaries. With over a decade of experience in the industry, iContainers leverages technology in a market ripe for digital transformation, offering both straightforward online services and specialized support tailored to client needs. The company reported significant growth, handling over 6,500 TEUs in the past year.

Captio

Series A in 2015
Launched in 2012, Captio is a business and travel expense management application that enables companies and their employees to improve the control of their expenses and discovery of new savings opportunities. It integrates the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, eliminating the need for manual tasks and preventing fraud. Captio automatically extracts data from the receipts and invoices which its users capture with their smartphones, allowing companies to avoid the negative effects of their expense management processes.

Qustodio

Seed Round in 2014
Qustodio Technologies S.L. is a developer of parental control software solutions based in Barcelona, Spain, that aims to enhance online safety for families worldwide. Their flagship product, Qustodio Parental Control, is widely recognized and used by over a million parents to monitor and manage their children's online activities across various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. The software provides comprehensive features such as blocking harmful websites, filtering inappropriate content, setting customizable time limits for internet access, and monitoring social network interactions. Additionally, it offers tools for reporting activity, tracking calls and SMS on Android devices, and managing gaming time, thereby helping parents protect their children from cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and excessive screen time.

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.

PromoFarma.com

Venture Round in 2014
PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Omnidrone

Series A in 2014
Omnidrone SL is a video game developer based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in mobile and tablet platforms. Founded in 2013, the company leverages the extensive experience of its founding members, who have previously worked for prominent gaming companies. Omnidrone focuses on creating online games that enhance user experience through innovative technology, including virtual reality and three-dimensional effects. The company's commitment to creativity and technical expertise enables it to deliver engaging and immersive gaming experiences for its users.

Blueliv

Venture Round in 2014
Blueliv is a prominent provider of cyber threat intelligence, offering a cloud-based platform designed to protect organizations from external cyber threats. Their in-house Labs team conducts extensive research across the web, deep web, and dark internet, delivering up-to-date and actionable threat intelligence. This platform streamlines incident response processes, enhancing the efficiency of Security Operations teams with real-time insights. Blueliv allows users to customize their solutions through various modules, including a plug-and-play MRTI feed that integrates easily using STIX/TAXII standards. Additionally, Blueliv fosters a collaborative environment through its Threat Exchange Network, connecting security researchers and malware analysts. Recognized for its innovation, Blueliv has received accolades such as the Gartner Cool Vendor designation and the Go-Ignite award.

Ducksboard

Series A in 2014
Ducksboard is a real-time dashboard which helps users visualize and monitor data in one single place. Optimized for large screens, it makes it easy to connect all SaaS apps and create a stunning display to keep and eye on the company's growth. With so many KPIs and metrics to watch over, Ducksboard provides users with an elegant dashboard to display the company's up-to-date information. Ducksboard's user experience and impressive design make it easy for any business to pull their KPIs into their own customized dashboard and control their metrics.

Notegraphy

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Notegraphy, S.L. is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2013, that offers a web and mobile application designed to enhance the process of writing and sharing text online. The application allows users to create visually appealing text layouts in real-time, making it accessible to individuals and businesses alike, regardless of their graphic design experience. Users can compose a wide variety of texts, from personal letters to professional content, and can customize their outputs using pre-set design filters. This innovative tool enables brands, agencies, and individuals to present their messages in a visually engaging manner, thus transforming ordinary writing into an artistic expression.

Ducksboard

Seed Round in 2012
Ducksboard is a real-time dashboard which helps users visualize and monitor data in one single place. Optimized for large screens, it makes it easy to connect all SaaS apps and create a stunning display to keep and eye on the company's growth. With so many KPIs and metrics to watch over, Ducksboard provides users with an elegant dashboard to display the company's up-to-date information. Ducksboard's user experience and impressive design make it easy for any business to pull their KPIs into their own customized dashboard and control their metrics.