Investors in Barcelona

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Lanai Partners

Founded in Barcelona in 2016, Lanai Partners is an angel group that invests in digital startups across Spain. They collaborate with industry experts to maximize the value of their investments.

K Fund

Founded in 2016, K Fund is a Madrid-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in digital-first companies across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. It aims to promote the evolution of the Spanish startup ecosystem.
Made 5 investments in Barcelona

European Innovation Council

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.
Made 12 investments in Barcelona

Criteria Venture Tech

Founded in Barcelona in 2007, Criteria Venture Tech is a venture capital firm investing primarily in early and growth-stage B2B SaaS and DeepTech companies across Europe and the United States. The firm manages over €300M in assets.
Made 17 investments in Barcelona

Inveready Asset Management, S.G.E.I.C., S.A.

Inveready Asset Management, S.G.E.I.C., S.A. is arm of Inveready Technology Investment Group, specializes in incubation, seed, start-ups, early stage, expansion, venture debt, and growth capital investments. The firm seeks to invest in all industries with a focus on security, SaaS, productivity software, mobile, nutrition, marketplace, IOT, hardware, gaming & entertainment, enabling technologies, drug discovery, diagnostic, devops & infrastructure, cloud computing, AR/VR, algorithms/data analysis, adtech, technology companies, biotechnology, Information Technology, e-commerce, medical equipment, nanotechnology, healthcare technology, clean-tech, social media, infrastructure tools, renewable energies, information and communications technology, water purification, telecommunication services, medical devices, reprofilling and advanced software. The firm invests in tech and biotech companies through equity and hybrid debt / equity instruments. It prefers to invest in Spain with a special focus on companies based in Catalonia or in the Madrid region. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million ($0.11 million) and €2 million ($2.28 million) in companies with sales above €1 million ($1.14 million) and enterprise values between €0.3 million ($0.34 million) and €2.5 million ($2.85 million). Inveready Asset Management, S.G.E.I.C., S.A. was founded in 2008 and is based in San Sebastián, Spain with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain.

Inveready

Inveready is a prominent alternative investment firm based in Southern Europe, specializing in early-stage venture capital and debt investments primarily in the technology sector. Established in 2007, the company manages over €2 billion in assets across more than 35 funds, encompassing various investment strategies, including biotechnology, private equity, and infrastructure. Inveready has a diverse portfolio with over 250 active companies and has successfully executed 64 exits, with several portfolio companies being acquired by major multinational corporations such as Intel, Symantec, IBM, and Facebook. Additionally, some of its investments are publicly listed on stock exchanges, including NASDAQ and Euronext Growth.
Made 16 investments in Barcelona

Bonsai Partners

Bonsai Partners is a venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2001, it invests in European tech startups at stages from pre-Series A to Series C, pursuing both primary investments and secondary opportunities.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Cabiedes & Partners

Cabiedes & Partners is a Madrid-based venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in Spain, with a primary emphasis on the Internet sector and fintech, and broader exposure to B2C, retail, IoT, and technology sectors. It mainly targets opportunities in Spain, particularly Madrid and Barcelona, and typically commits between €50,000 and €500,000 in initial rounds, with €1 million to €2 million in follow-ons. The firm aims to acquire roughly 10% to 20% of portfolio companies and uses personal capital for its investments.
Made 17 investments in Barcelona

Active Venture Partners

Founded in Barcelona in 2002, Active Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests globally with a focus on Europe. It specializes in seed to growth stage investments, typically ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million per company. The firm concentrates on technology sectors such as enterprise software, digital services, consumer internet, and clean tech. Active Venture Partners takes minority stakes of 5% to 49%, often seeking board seats.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Nekko Capital

Founded in Barcelona, Nekko Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage digital transformation companies. It focuses on B2B and B2B2C businesses operating in sectors such as mobility, travel tech, proptech, fintech, and insurtech. The firm backs outstanding teams with global ambitions.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Nero Ventures

Nero Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, that backs technology-driven companies across Europe through seed, early, and growth-stage investments. The firm emphasizes active management, sectoral and technology specialization, and value creation as companies scale, leveraging a pan-European network to support portfolio growth. Nero focuses on enterprise software and related technology-enabled services, including cloud, software as a service, data management, security, and infrastructure, as well as B2B2C businesses such as advertising, e-commerce, marketplaces, media, and mobile services. The approach combines early support with growth funding to help companies navigate development, scale operations, and expand across European markets. The firm positions itself as partner to founders, providing strategic guidance, operational aid, and access to a network of partners and potential customers and clients throughout Europe.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Telegraph Hill Capital

Founded in 2007, Telegraph Hill Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain. It focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies primarily in North America and Western Europe, with a preference for sectors such as logistics, proptech, agriculture, retail, food, education, health & fitness, fintech, future of work, and cybersecurity.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Asabys Partners

Asabys Partners is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm established in 2018 that focuses on investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The firm targets innovative and transformative technologies within the health-tech and biopharma industries, both in Spain and internationally. Asabys Partners aims to advance the boundaries of science and medicine by financing disruptive technologies and collaborating with leading experts in the field.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Finaves

Finaves is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2000. It specializes in seed, startup and early venture investments as well as mezzanine financing, primarily backing technology and Internet ventures but open to other sectors. The firm prioritizes business projects developed by students and alumni of the IESE Master Programs and seeks to support companies at early stages with a small investment footprint, typically up to 300,000 euros. It makes minority investments and aims to take a seat on the boards of its portfolio companies, with an exit horizon of four to six years. Finaves invests across multiple regions, including Europe, North and South America, and Spain, and also considers opportunities beyond these geographies. Sectors of interest include environment, information technology, services and retail.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

Alta Life Sciences

Alta Life Sciences is a venture capital investment firm based in Barcelona, Spain, that backs life sciences companies at multiple stages of development, from seed through growth. It focuses on biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, genomics, nanotechnology and digital health.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Itnig

Itnig, established in 2011 in Barcelona, Spain, is a multifaceted organization that invests in and supports early-stage tech startups. It operates as an accelerator, providing resources and expertise to help these companies grow and build scalable products and services. Some of the startups Itnig has backed include Camaloon, Getquipu, and FactorialHR. Additionally, Itnig manages a coworking space and a niche media outlet, further fostering the tech ecosystem.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

GENESIS Ventures

GENESIS Ventures is an investment vehicle based in Barcelona, established in partnership with family offices. With a fund size of €610,000, the company focuses on investing in early-stage start-ups and entrepreneurial projects within the biomedical and biotechnological sectors. Their goal is to support the development of innovative products by funding the creation of start-up companies in areas such as therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical devices. GENESIS Ventures acts as an early-stage platform to assist promising scientific projects in reaching key value milestones, thereby attracting further investment from venture or corporate funds.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Smartech Capital

Smartech Capital, founded in 2016 and based in Barcelona, Spain, is a venture capital firm focused on fostering the startup ecosystem in Southern Europe. Comprising a team of six professionals with over 50 years of combined experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate finance, Smartech Capital aims to invest in early-stage B2B and B2C technology companies that exhibit disruptive potential and global aspirations. The firm targets startups that are likely to deliver substantial returns for both the company and its investors, leveraging the expertise of successful entrepreneurs and technology specialists to support these ventures toward achieving notable success.

Black River Ventures

Founded in 2013, Black River Ventures is a venture capital firm committed to supporting passionate entrepreneurs building disruptive, world-changing companies. It invests primarily in early and growth-stage visionary companies across the European technology space, focusing on IT and Internet segments.

Grupo ITnet

Grupo ItNet is an internet business incubator and venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 1996 by Carlos Blanco, the company focuses on investments in early-stage digital startups, particularly in the e-business, telecommunications, media, and entertainment sectors. ItNet not only provides financial backing but also offers mentoring and networking opportunities to support its portfolio companies. Through its targeted investments, Grupo ItNet aims to foster innovation and growth within the digital and game leisure industries.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

4Founders Capital

Established in Barcelona in 2017, 4Founders Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in high-growth technology companies. The firm prioritizes investments in businesses with strong teams, market-tested products, and clear revenue models. Typically investing €100K to €4M per company over time, the team brings extensive experience as founders and CEOs of successful tech companies.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Roca Group Ventures

Established in 2022, Roca Group Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Roca Sanitario, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The firm invests in early-stage companies focused on smart homes and enhanced user experience, sustainability and water efficiency, and enhanced productivity sectors.

Conector Startup Accelerator

Founded in October 2013, Conector is a Barcelona-based startup accelerator specializing in seed-stage investments. It focuses on technology-focused companies and offers mentorship services through its extensive network of over 300 mentors.

NewTech Capital

NewTech Capital is a technology-focused early-stage investor and corporate finance boutique based in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 2013, the firm specializes in providing independent financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic consulting. NewTech Capital collaborates with young and innovative start-ups, leveraging its expertise in investment banking and private equity to accelerate their growth. With a practical approach and deep functional knowledge, NewTech aims to deliver significant impact at various stages of development within the technology sector.

PaoCapital

PaoCapital is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments in technology startups.

Enion Venture Partners

Enion Venture Partners is an impact investment firm established in 2021 and located in Barcelona, Spain. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology-driven start-ups that contribute to the transformation of the energy sector and climate action. Enion seeks to support companies engaged in sustainable energy sources, digitalization of the energy system, green hydrogen, energy storage, and distributed generation. Additionally, the firm emphasizes investments in sustainable mobility and enabling technologies, including artificial intelligence, big data management, sensors, the Internet of Things, and blockchain. Through its strategic investments, Enion aims to provide both financial returns and meaningful contributions to environmental sustainability.

We Venture Capital

We Venture Capital, based in Barcelona, Spain, is the venture capital arm of Werfen, a global leader in specialized diagnostics. It invests in early-stage and early-growth startups focused on diagnostics, digital solutions, and biotechnology within the diagnostics sector. The firm partners with companies close to market entry or early scale-up, providing strategic support, leveraging Werfen's expertise, and taking an active role through board engagement to foster success.

Inclimo

Founded in Barcelona in 2022, Inclimo is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in climate tech sectors such as transport tech, smart mobility, energy & water tech, agrotech & food tech, circular economy, proptech, and data tech. The company aims to support exceptional teams generating systemic change through technology for a more sustainable world.

OceanFlow Ventures

OceanFlow Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Barcelona, Spain. It concentrates on seed- and early-stage investments in technology, SaaS, mobility, and B2B companies, aiming to back startups with high growth potential across these sectors.

Gasol16 Ventures

Gasol16 Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2023 and located in Barcelona, Spain. The firm specializes in investments within the sports and health & wellness sectors, emphasizing areas such as sports technology, equality, entertainment, access, and promotion. In addition to its focus on sports, Gasol16 Ventures also targets health and wellness initiatives, including nutrition, physical activity, mental wellness, rest and recovery, and coaching. The firm is committed to supporting Spanish entrepreneurship with a global impact and actively participates in private equity opportunities.

Medex Partners

Founded in 2018, Medex Partners is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies operating within the medical devices, diagnostics, digital therapeutics, nutraceuticals, and healthcare services sectors across Spain.

Invivo Partners

Founded in 2012, Invivo Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. It specializes in early-stage investments in healthcare, biotechnology, medical devices, and digital health sectors within Spain.

Nina Capital

Nina Capital is an international venture capital firm focused on healthcare transformation powered by information technology. It concentrates on pre-seed and seed-stage investments and is guided by deep industry experience and need-driven founders. The firm supports health tech solutions that aim to deliver lasting improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes. Its diverse, multinational, and multidisciplinary team is led by former healthcare technology founders and operators, bringing together expertise from multiple healthcare and technology sectors. Founded in 2019 and based in Barcelona, Spain, Nina Capital has invested in companies across nearly 20 countries and has contributed to healthcare technology innovations that have touched the lives of more than 10 million people.

Viriditas Ventures

Viriditas Ventures is a venture capital and angel investment firm based in Barcelona, Spain, that funds information technology startups and technology projects. It concentrates on early-stage opportunities and uses tiered investment approaches to support portfolio companies. Founded in 2000 by Angel Asin, Yago Perrin, and Yago Arbeloa, Viriditas Ventures aims to back IT-focused ventures through multiple rounds of financing.

Kalonia Venture Partners

Kalonia Venture Partners, based in Barcelona, Spain, is a venture capital firm specializing in seed to growth stage investments. It focuses on Fintech, B2B, e-procurement, mobile, and artificial intelligence sectors, typically investing up to €5 million.

Kibo Ventures

Kibo Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that specializes in seed and early-stage technology companies. It focuses on digital and internet-enabled businesses, including software, online services, consumer and enterprise software, and related digital technologies, with investment interest across Europe, the United States and Latin America. The firm typically supports rounds from seed to Series A, and often seeks minority stakes in portfolio companies, providing hands-on guidance through an experienced team. Founded in the early 2010s, Kibo maintains offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with additional presence in Lisbon, reflecting its European reach. Investment sizes commonly range from a few million euros to several million per company, aligning with early-stage financing needs and strategic growth objectives. The team emphasizes backing ambitious founders with scalable products and global market potential, and promotes co-investment with other investors to support portfolio growth.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

Nauta Capital

Nauta Capital is a pan‑European venture capital firm based in London with offices in Barcelona and Munich. It focuses on early‑stage technology companies, primarily B2B software, and targets series A, late seed and series B rounds. With over half a billion assets under management and a team of about 20 professionals, the firm is recognized as one of Europe’s largest B2B focused VCs. Its approach is sector‑agnostic within technology, prioritizing B2B SaaS with strong network effects, vertically oriented enterprise software transforming large industries, and deep‑tech applications that address challenges faced by large enterprises.
Made 7 investments in Barcelona

General Catalyst

Founded in 2000, General Catalyst is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth equity investments. It focuses on accelerating ideas, careers, and companies towards success by providing ongoing momentum and mentorship based on deep experience.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Faraday Venture Partners

Established in 2011 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Faraday Venture Partners is a private investment club that specializes in analyzing innovative startup projects requiring private financing. The company offers exclusive investment opportunities to its partners, along with active management and assessment of investments.
Made 11 investments in Barcelona

360 Capital Partners

360 Capital Partners is a Paris-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups across Europe, focusing on deep tech, climate technology, digital sectors, consumer goods and business services. With roughly two decades of activity, it operates across Europe with a diversified team and has an active portfolio of over 50 companies. The firm has about €400 million of assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Alsid, Earthcube, Exotec, Arbe Robotics, Sophia Genetics, Le Slip Français and Tediber. The team is described as diverse and experienced, with offices in Paris and Milan, and it seeks to partner with talented entrepreneurs to develop disruptive companies in Europe.
Made 8 investments in Barcelona

Elaia

Founded in 2002, Elaia is a Paris-based venture capital firm focused on the digital economy and deep tech. With over €700m under management, it invests in high-potential disruptive startups from early financing rounds to global leadership emergence. The team offers close, proactive support to entrepreneurs, leveraging over 75 years of cumulative experience in both venture capital and digital industries.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Telefónica

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group providing fixed-line and mobile services. It operates in 24 countries and serves hundreds of millions of customers, with a large international footprint beyond its home market. The company focuses on delivering information and communications technology-based services that enhance everyday life and business performance, backed by ongoing investments in digital connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity. With a significant presence in Latin America and Europe, Telefónica seeks to drive growth through innovation and the deployment of advanced communications networks and services for individuals and enterprises alike.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

All Iron Ventures

All Iron Ventures is a European venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups. It focuses on companies that use technology to improve customer experience and streamline inefficient business processes, with investments spanning Europe and the United States. The firm aims to support ventures that seek to reshape the future of consumers and enterprises through innovative tech across sectors.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Mangrove Capital Partners

Mangrove Capital Partners is a Luxembourg-headquartered venture capital and private equity firm focused on technology companies at early and growth stages. Founded in 2000, it operates with offices in Berlin and Tel Aviv in addition to its Luxembourg base. The firm targets investments across Europe and beyond, including North America and India, with a portfolio primarily in internet and software businesses such as online services, marketplaces, application service providers, SaaS, e-commerce, and mobile and security sectors. It seeks opportunities in areas like peer-to-peer computing, gaming, mobility, network infrastructure, and automotive tech. Mangrove provides financing along with strategic guidance and industry relationships to portfolio companies. The firm has a history of backing high-growth companies, including several well-known startups that achieved unicorn status, reflecting its contrarian and patient approach to venture investing.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Greycroft

Founded in 2006, Greycroft is a venture capital firm based in New York and Los Angeles. With over $1 billion under management, it focuses on early-stage investments in consumer internet, financial technology, healthcare, and enterprise software sectors across the United States. The firm leverages its extensive network of media and technology industry connections to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build strategic relationships, and bring products to market.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Vsquared Ventures

Vsquared Ventures invests in early‑stage deep‑tech companies that address society’s most pressing challenges. Its focus areas include quantum and novel computing, green energy, robotics, AI/ML, new space, synthetic biology, and healthcare. The firm partners closely with its portfolio companies to accelerate and scale their visions, unlocking possibilities that might otherwise seem impossible.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

ICF Capital

ICF Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in February 2010. It specializes in direct investments and manages venture capital funds with a focus on supporting mid-sized companies in Catalonia. ICF Capital primarily targets sectors such as information technology, biotechnology, social services, and electronics, among others. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €2.4 million in companies with annual sales ranging from €0.3 million to €100 million, often acquiring minority stakes. It operates as a subsidiary of the Institut Català de Finances, a public financial institution established in 1985 to enhance funding access for enterprises in Catalonia. ICF Capital manages two venture capital firms, ICF Capital Expansió II and ICF Venture Tech II, and aims to foster the growth of innovative startups and mid-market companies through its investment activities.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Faber

Founded in Lisbon in 2013, Faber is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage deep tech startups. It invests in innovative companies at the intersection of science and technology, with a specialization in AI/Data, Web3, and Ocean/Climate technologies. Faber's unique approach combines dedicated funds, investment teams, and expert advisors to support founders building global companies.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Cento Ventures

Founded in 2011, Cento Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm specializing in Series A investments in under-invested emerging digital markets across Southeast Asia. The company focuses on backing digital companies that blend local insights with proven business models, aiming to support entrepreneurs building regional leaders.