Top investors in Barcelona

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Lanai Ventures

Lanai Ventures is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups in Spain, with a focus on pre-seed and seed investments. It partners closely with founders, drawing on a network of experienced entrepreneurs to provide strategic guidance and introductions. Typical initial investments range from €150,000 to €500,000, with the potential for follow-on funding up to €1.5 million across all industries. The firm positions itself as an investor-founder partner, leveraging prior entrepreneurial experience to support portfolio companies throughout their growth.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Inveready

Inveready is a Spain-based alternative investment firm founded in 2008 that evolved from a venture capital fund into an active investor in the small- and mid-market space. It manages more than €2 billion in assets and operates across venture capital, venture debt, private equity, and related vehicles, deploying capital through multiple funds and direct investments. The firm focuses on technology and life sciences, including software, IT, SaaS, hardware, biotechnology, and related sectors, with a regional emphasis on Spain and European opportunities. It supports early-stage to growth companies through seed, expansion, and growth financing and maintains offices in San Sebastián, Barcelona, and Madrid. Inveready reports a broad portfolio of more than 250 active companies and a track record of 64 exits, including acquisitions by multinational corporations and listings on public markets, underscoring its role as a leading provider of alternative investment solutions in the region.
Made 9 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 21 investments in Barcelona

Cabiedes & Partners

Cabiedes & Partners is a Madrid-based Spanish venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in Spain, with activity in Madrid and Barcelona. The firm targets Internet-enabled sectors such as fintech, B2C, retail, IoT, and technology, and typically participates in early rounds and follow-on opportunities, deploying its own capital to support growth.
Made 19 investments in Barcelona

Bynd Venture Capital

Bynd Venture Capital is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 that concentrates on seed and early-stage technology investments in Iberia, with a focus on Portugal and Spain. It backs IT and digital sectors, health tech, biotech, and sustainability, typically taking minority positions and supporting founders through a founder-centric process and a broad regional network. The firm operates across Iberia, with offices in Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, and Madrid, and provides initial funding in the low hundreds of thousands of euros, along with ongoing hands-on support and connections within its ecosystem.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Asabys Partners

Asabys Partners is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, focused on investing in life sciences and healthcare across health-tech, biopharma, therapeutics, diagnostics and medical technology. It seeks to support innovative and transformative technologies globally, sourcing and financing disruptive companies and collaborating with top internal and external talent. The firm emphasizes partnering with portfolio companies to advance science and medicine, and it incorporates ESG considerations and social responsibility into its investment approach. It maintains a cross-border perspective, investing in Spain and abroad, with backing from European sources under EFSI.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Itnig

Itnig is a Barcelona-based investment fund and startup ecosystem builder that supports early-stage technology companies. The organization typically invests €100,000 to €500,000 in early-stage startups and seeks to reinvent global markets through technology, while nurturing a local ecosystem that combines educational content, venture capital, coworking spaces, and hospitality. Itnig operates a coworking facility in Poblenou with offices, event spaces and a café, hosts regular events and a weekly podcast featuring founders, executives, and investors, and runs a newsletter with news, events, and podcast episodes. Through its ecosystem, Itnig provides capital, networks, and learning resources to help ambitious entrepreneurs build scalable products and services.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Active Venture Partners

Active Venture Partners is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm founded in 2002 that funds early-stage to growth technology companies. It focuses on enterprise software and services, digital and consumer Internet, media, security, mobile, and clean technology, typically investing in seed to expansion rounds. The firm usually takes minority stakes and seeks board representation, while offering proactive, holistic support through sector specialists and senior advisors. Although rooted in Spain, it operates across Europe, including Germany and the broader DACH and Nordic regions, targeting scalable start-ups across Europe. The firm emphasizes responsible investing with ESG principles as part of its portfolio oversight.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Telegraph Hill Capital

Telegraph Hill Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, that concentrates on seed and early-stage technology startups in North America and Western Europe. It favors B2B models and targets sectors including logistics, proptech, agriculture, retail, education, health and fitness, fintech, future of work and cybersecurity, while pursuing ESG impact and sustainable business practices. The firm provides hands-on support beyond funding, leveraging its network for recruitment, business development and cross-border expansion to accelerate portfolio growth. It has backed a diverse set of startups, investing in 64 companies and helping create more than 2,000 jobs.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Nauta Capital

Nauta Capital is a European venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B software companies. Based in London with offices in Barcelona and Munich, it funds Series A, late seed, and Series B rounds across Europe. The firm targets B2B software with strong network effects, enterprise technology that transforms large industries, and AI/ML applications, and it supports portfolio companies across sectors such as retail tech, revenue tech, fintech, and health tech. Nauta provides capital and strategic guidance to help founders scale and achieve exits.
Made 11 investments in Barcelona

Nina Capital

Nina Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in healthcare transformation powered by information technology. It backs need-driven founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, funding companies that develop health tech solutions with the aim of delivering lasting healthcare impact. The firm operates across Pan-European, United States, Israel, Canada, and Australia, investing early-stage opportunities with ticket sizes in the low hundreds of thousands to around one million euros. Its team comprises former healthcare technology founders and operators from diverse national backgrounds, enabling operational and sector-specific support. Since its inception in 2019, Nina Capital has backed dozens of companies across numerous countries, focusing on ventures that avoid drugs or vaccines while driving digital health, data-enabled care, and technology-enabled transformation in healthcare systems. The company emphasizes a patient-centric approach and a multinational perspective to accelerate scalable health technology innovations.

SeedLink Ventures

SeedLink Ventures is a European venture capital firm that backs early-stage digital health companies developing value-based solutions. It operates across Europe and has a Spain-based footprint in Barcelona focused on investing in the healthcare sector.

Criteria Venture Tech

Criteria Venture Tech is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm that backs software and deeptech companies across Europe and the United States. It focuses on B2B SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, data, and software infrastructure, investing from €0.5M to €3M in pre-seed to pre-series A rounds. The firm is co-managed by Caixa Capital Risc and CriteriaCaixa and emphasizes patient capital and hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale. With a track record of 27 active portfolio companies and hundreds of deals, it has seen notable activity including exits and acquisitions by major tech players, reflecting its role in accelerating growth across its focus sectors.
Made 20 investments in Barcelona

Grow Venture Partners

Grow Venture Partners is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm focused on deep tech and technology transfer, investing primarily in early-stage spin-offs derived from universities and research centers. The firm targets sectors such as quantum technologies, industrial medtech, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics, with typical funding from €100,000 to €2,000,000. It prioritizes meaningful entrepreneurship and sustainable wealth creation, offering founders coaching and training alongside a Spin-off Launchpad program—a free 20-week training and mentoring track for PhD holders and researchers aspiring to become entrepreneurs. The team comprises engineers and entrepreneurs with extensive experience in the tech transfer ecosystem, and the firm has a history of exits through acquisitions. Founded in 2022 and based in Barcelona.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Bonsai Partners

Bonsai Partners is a Madrid-based venture capital firm focused on European technology companies. It invests across stages, including primary and secondary opportunities, adopting a multistage approach to support growth from early to later rounds. The firm provides capital and strategic guidance to accelerate growth and liquidity for portfolio companies, backing tech leaders and European startups. Since its founding in 2001, Bonsai Partners has cultivated a track record of exits and long-standing partnerships with founders and co-investors, underscoring its commitment to value creation in the European tech ecosystem.
Made 7 investments in Barcelona

TA Ventures

TA Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology startups. It targets pre-seed and seed rounds, typically investing smaller initial checks and reserving capital for follow-ons, with investment focus spanning HealthTech, FinTech, B2B software, mobility and other tech sectors. The firm operates from Kyiv with a broader international footprint, supporting portfolio companies through go-to-market assistance, marketing guidance, and access to a global network of co-investors and cost-efficient R&D resources. Its team combines entrepreneurs and investors with experience across technology, finance, and international markets, and it seeks opportunities in emerging markets worldwide, including Ukraine, Israel, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
Made 5 investments in Barcelona

P101

P101 is a Milan-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that concentrates on early-stage technology startups across Europe, with an emphasis on the digital sector and Italian tech companies. It primarily backs Italian ventures while investing across Europe, providing capital and strategic support to help founders scale. The firm manages about €500 million in assets and has supported around 180 founders across seven funds, delivering 24 exits. It operates multiple program streams to back entrepreneurs and leverages European Union funding schemes such as InnovFin Equity and InvestEU. Typical investment sizes range from €0.5 million to €5 million. Portfolio activity includes UNGUESS's acquisition of Testbirds and Cosmico's €12 million funding round, illustrating a focus on bold, globally oriented ventures.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Seaya Ventures

Seaya Ventures is a leading European venture capital platform that invests in exceptional technology companies with global growth potential. Founded in 2013 and based in Madrid, Spain, it manages over €600 million across multiple early-stage funds. Seaya supports portfolio companies through a strategic vision, a global platform, and an extensive network of founders, investors, and multinational corporations to accelerate growth and international expansion. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses across sectors such as software, mobility, greentech, and climate tech, often backing companies at the forefront of digital disruption. Notable investments include Glovo, Cabify, Wallbox, Spotahome, Clarity AI, Alma, and RatedPower. Seaya emphasizes hands-on value creation and a commitment to ESG and impact investing as it helps founders scale globally from Europe and beyond.
Made 9 investments in Barcelona

JME Venture Capital

JME Venture Capital is a Madrid-based venture capital firm, founded in 2009, focusing on seed and early-stage investments in technology startups. It backs Spanish and European companies, with emphasis on digital, SaaS, B2B, and related sectors, supporting ambitious founders to scale. The firm typically funds rounds from €100,000 to several million per company and operates across multiple funds, with a track record of investing in more than 70 startups. Notable exits include Flywire, Jobandtalent, and Lingokids. Led by Samuel Gil as CEO and general partner, the team includes experienced partners. With activity in Madrid and Barcelona, the firm has built over €120 million in assets under management across four funds launched since 2012. The approach emphasizes founder empowerment and long-term value creation in the Spanish startup ecosystem.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Faraday Venture Partners

Faraday Venture Partners is a Madrid-based venture capital firm and private investors club founded in 2011. It focuses on early-stage European startups in fintech, artificial intelligence, sales technology, and extended reality. The firm analyzes innovative projects and offers investment opportunities through a professional-investor club for deal-by-deal opportunities and professionally managed funds regulated by CNMV. It provides rigorous due diligence, project analysis and selection, and active management and monitoring of investments, along with exit-strategy assessment, maintaining close relationships with portfolio companies and offering tailored support. It has invested around €49 million in 64 startups and achieved several exits, supported by more than 200 fund investors. The organization emphasizes multidisciplinary expertise and aims to help startups grow through investment and hands-on guidance.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Greg Kidd and Jun Hiraga. It concentrates on technology-enabled financial services, with a focus on expanding universal access to payments, digital identity, and communications. The firm has invested in hundreds of companies across fintech and related sectors, maintaining a portfolio of over 200 ventures and about $3 billion in deployed capital. Its approach supports innovations that advance financial inclusion while navigating regulatory requirements.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, that backs deep-tech startups across seed to growth stages with emphasis on human and planetary health. It provides founders with labs, offices, expert teams, mentorship, investor networks, and accelerator-style programs to accelerate product development, testing, commercialization, and fundraising. SOSV operates three deep-tech facilities, including SOSV SF & NY (IndieBio) and HAX in Newark, and supports a portfolio of more than 800 companies across 58 countries. The firm has a broad global footprint with offices in San Francisco, New York, Newark, and Princeton, has raised over 7.5 billion for its portfolio, and makes approximately 60 pre-seed investments annually alongside many follow-on rounds. It seeks co-investors and limited partners to join its network, and pursues cross-border opportunities, notably in Asia, to accelerate growth and fundraising for its startups.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Mangrove Capital Partners

Mangrove Capital Partners is a Luxembourg-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that focuses on early- and growth-stage technology investments. It backs software, internet and digital sectors, including online services, marketplaces, SaaS, mobile, security, fintech, health tech, education and artificial intelligence, with a geographic emphasis on Europe and Israel and activity in nearby markets. The firm provides capital plus guidance, industry relationships and support to help founders scale, leveraging a track record that includes backing notable unicorns such as Skype, Wix, K Health and Flo Health. It operates across a multi-fund platform with offices in Luxembourg, Berlin and Tel Aviv, reflecting its pan-European and Middle Eastern footprint.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

OC VC

Corporate Venture Fund of Organización Corona
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

4Founders Capital

4Founders Capital is a Barcelona, Spain based venture capital firm founded in 2017 that invests in high-growth technology companies at early to growth stages. It targets projects with strong teams, a scalable product or service, and a clear model for revenue and profitability, typically funding from €100,000 up to €4,000,000 per company and often bringing in co-investors. The firm draws on the founders' experience as entrepreneurs and CEOs to support portfolio companies with operational know-how and a broad international network aimed at scaling globally. Its investments span sectors such as AI, fintech, cybersecurity, SaaS, and e-commerce, with a focus on international potential and long-term value creation.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

Emery Capital

Emery Capital is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2014 and based in Moscow, Russia, that backs early and growth-stage entrepreneurs worldwide, with a focus on fintech, e-commerce, mobility, and frontier technologies.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. It specializes in marketplaces and consumer-facing startups and is stage-agnostic, making seed to Series A investments with typical checks ranging from 50,000 to 5,000,000. The firm backs founders pursuing network effects and scalable models across consumer internet, e-commerce, fintech, and related sectors, aiming to support transformative growth. Its portfolio includes companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, reflecting a broad approach to marketplaces and consumer ventures. FJ Labs emphasizes passion, execution, and tenacity in founders and actively seeks new opportunities to back impactful businesses.
Made 6 investments in Barcelona

Seaya Capital Gestión, SGEIC, S.A.

Seaya Capital Gestión, SGEIC, S.A., formerly known as Seaya Capital Gestión, SGECR, S.A., specializes in venture capital investments in series A and B in early venture, mid venture, expansion or growth capital, startup, emerging growth, buy and build, and growth stages. The firm seeks to make investments in deepetch companies in healthtech, edtech and fintech and biotechnology, Internet and technology enabled businesses including the digital sector with a focus on computing and storage infrastructure; consumer and Internet media; Digital Marketplaces; consumer and mobile media; enterprise and consumer software and services; and payment including Internet and mobile. It seeks to invest in companies based in Europe with a focus on Spain, Mexico, and Latin America. It makes equity investments up to €20 million ($23.50 million) per company. The firm seeks to make control investments and prefers to take a minority or majority stake in its portfolio companies. Seaya Capital Gestión, SGEIC, S.A. was founded in 2012 and is based in Madrid, Spain with additional offices in Mexico City, Mexico and São Paulo, Brazil.

European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council is a European Commission initiative that supports Europe’s deep-tech innovators, researchers, and startups. It funds breakthrough research and technology transfer projects, and delivers equity-like investments through the EIC Fund, as well as prizes and acceleration services to help teams scale. The council also co-invests with private investors in early-stage ventures and places emphasis on high-impact technologies with ESG relevance. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Brussels, it concentrates on deep-tech sectors including defence and dual-use technologies, while promoting international collaboration and market access for awardees. It aims to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem by sharing data, hosting events, publishing insights, and fostering partnerships that accelerate the journey from lab to market.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Lever VC

Lever VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, investing in early-stage companies across food, health, sustainability and agriculture. It focuses on the future of food, particularly alternative protein, including plant-based and clean or cell-based meat, egg and dairy, and supports startups developing scalable solutions to improve resource efficiency and product quality. The firm operates globally with offices and staff in the United States, Hong Kong, Europe and Israel, reflecting a global approach to sourcing deals and supporting portfolio companies. Lever VC positions itself as an impact investor, backing entrepreneurs pursuing measurable improvements in food systems and sustainability.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Mad'a Investment Company

Mad'a Investment Company is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It focuses on growth capital investments in the Saudi market and the broader Gulf region, partnering with management to drive long-term value creation across private equity, public equity, real estate, venture capital, and venture-building initiatives. The firm emphasizes strategic partnerships, active board participation, and hands-on support to portfolio companies to unlock value consistent with Saudi Vision 2030. As part of Abdul Aziz Al Othaim & Sons Holding Company, Mad'a serves as a dedicated investment arm that backs established businesses and high-growth startups while contributing to economic diversification and development in the Kingdom.

A Plus Finance

A Plus Finance is a Paris based asset management and investment firm focused on venture capital and growth investments in France. It concentrates on innovative sectors such as information technology, media and security, and also engages in real estate and cinema related finance through dedicated vehicles. The firm manages investment funds for innovation and proximity schemes and employs a multi management approach that includes funds of funds accessible on major platforms. The team combines financiers and entrepreneurs to support both daily management constraints and long term business development, and provides ESG and SFDR reporting for investors.

Cardumen Capital

Cardumen Capital is a global venture capital and asset management firm that backs technology startups across Europe and the Middle East, with assets under management exceeding 300 million. The firm invests in DeepTech, AI, big data, cybersecurity, and B2B/B2B2C sectors, and supports opportunities across information technology, cloud, SaaS, augmented and virtual reality, and related fields. It pursues a hands-on, people-centric approach, emphasizing collaboration and active involvement with founders, built on decades of experience in major tech ecosystems. Cardumen seeks to be a proactive partner for entrepreneurs and investors alike, leveraging a broad network and operating across multiple strategies to accelerate growth and maximize portfolio value.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Torch Capital

Torch Capital is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing AI-powered and technology-driven consumer and business ventures. The firm invests in companies that combine technology, brand, and user experience to transform how people and organizations operate, with a belief that brand acts as the ultimate moat in an AI-driven landscape. Its portfolio spans AI infrastructure, health and wellness, culture and entertainment, finance and governance, and consumer and commerce, supported by a team of experienced entrepreneurs, executives, and advisors who help portfolio companies access customers, talent, insights, and capital. Since its founding in 2018, Torch Capital has maintained a network-oriented approach to support founders in achieving product-led growth.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

AXIS Participaciones Empresariales

AXIS Participaciones Empresariales is a government-related investment organization in Spain, established in 1986 to boost venture capital activity. It has been wholly owned by the Instituto de Crédito Oficial since 1993 and is based in Madrid. The organization provides equity investments in Spanish companies and infrastructure projects, spanning seed to growth stages, across sectors including B2B, commercial products and services, healthcare, retail, infrastructure, and energy.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

Nekko Capital

Nekko Capital is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm that backs scalable early-stage digital transformation companies led by strong teams with global ambitions. It focuses on B2B and B2B2C startups in mobility, travel technology, proptech, fintech and insurtech, and maintains offices in Barcelona and Madrid. Founded in 2017, the firm was acquired in November 2023 by Carlos Blanco, Telmo Perez and Miguel Sanz.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Civeta Investment

Civeta Investment is a Madrid-based venture capital and consultancy firm focused on supporting early-stage technology startups, particularly in the digital sector. Founded in 2013, the firm provides seed and pre-seed funding and combines investment with hands-on advisory services. It offers a broad range of value-add support including business model development, web design, user experience, branding, marketing, data analysis, and legal guidance, helping portfolio companies scale and connect through deal-flow arrangements and corporate partnerships. Civeta emphasizes active collaboration with entrepreneurs and has backed numerous startups, including a unicorn, reflecting its proactive approach to fostering innovation in fintech and insurtech as well as broader information technology ventures. The organization has been recognized in industry publications for its role as a proactive investor and partner to early stage companies, seeking to generate growth beyond capital and to enable portfolio companies to pursue ambitious, unconventional ideas.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona

14W

14W is a venture capital firm that funds companies across healthcare, software, and marketplaces, with an emphasis on consumer mobile, web, e-commerce, and media sectors. Led by Alex Zubillaga, the firm maintains teams in New York, London, and Madrid and makes investments across North America and Europe, partnering with founders to build disruptive, category-defining businesses.
Made 5 investments in Barcelona

Anthemis

Anthemis is an independent investment firm focused on disrupting financial services and technology, with emphasis on fintech, insurtech, and related areas. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, it operates across Europe and North America, backing startups and growth-stage companies through a multi-stage asset management approach. The firm seeks to catalyze change in the financial system by supporting ventures that promote resiliency, transparency, access, and equity, partnering with entrepreneurs, institutions, and researchers to accelerate innovation. It has managed multiple venture funds and supported a broad portfolio of investments since its inception, aiming to foster sustainable, inclusive finance.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Castel Capital

Castel Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on growth and early-stage investments across Europe, targeting sectors including fintech, mobility, digital health, e-commerce, logistics, insurtech, software as a service and marketplaces. The firm typically supports seed to growth rounds and emphasizes active board involvement and co-investment, offering flexible capital solutions such as convertible loans. Drawing on experience across both technology and traditional industries, Castel Capital aims to back entrepreneurs and portfolio companies with strategic capital and hands-on support to accelerate growth.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

K Fund

K Fund is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that provides early-stage capital to technology-focused startups. Since its founding in 2016, it has invested in companies across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, supporting digital-first businesses in information technology, software, and related sectors. The firm operates with offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon and aims to back innovative entrepreneurs, helping them scale their products and services across regional markets.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

TheVentureCity

TheVentureCity is a Miami-based global venture capital firm that supports early-stage technology startups. It invests across sectors including Fintech, Healthtech, Deeptech, Logistics, Cybersecurity, and B2B, with a focus on product-led companies and data-driven growth. The firm operates across the US, Europe, and Latin America, offering strategic guidance, an international network, and founder-focused tools such as Growth Scanner and industry analytics. It emphasizes a data-centric approach and uses AI to help founders leverage data for decision-making and scale. Since its founding in 2017, TheVentureCity has backed startups from pre-seed to Series A, aiming to accelerate growth and build lasting partnerships with founders worldwide.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

EIT Urban Mobility

EIT Urban Mobility is an innovation community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) that aims to transform urban mobility across Europe into more liveable, sustainable cities. It connects public administrations, businesses, research institutions, and startups to foster collaboration and accelerate the development and deployment of mobility solutions. The initiative offers education and training, startup support through accelerator and scale-up programs, and knowledge-sharing resources, including reports and tailored courses. It operates via Innovation Hubs across Europe and maintains a broad network of partners, reportedly more than 270 organizations, and has supported over 140 startups. Through its Impact Ventures framework, it provides funding channels and support to drive financial, environmental, and social impact in urban landscapes, and it engages with policy makers through regional, national, and European networks. It also hosts events like Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress to connect stakeholders and accelerate deployment of innovations.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Nero Ventures

Nero Ventures is a European venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, that backs seed and early-stage technology companies across Europe. The firm focuses on enterprise software and related technology, including cloud, SaaS, data centers, cybersecurity, networking, and storage, as well as B2B2C software spanning advertising, e-commerce, marketplaces, media, and mobile services. Nero Ventures provides hands-on, sector- and technology-specific support and leverages a pan-European network to help portfolio companies grow. The firm emphasizes long-term relationships with ambitious founders and aims to create value through deep operational involvement and entrepreneurial collaboration.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Ysios Capital

Ysios Capital is an independent life sciences venture capital firm based in San Sebastián, Spain, with additional offices across Europe and North America. Founded in 2008, it provides private equity financing to early- and mid-stage human healthcare and life science companies developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and platform technologies. The firm pursues a global investment approach, supporting companies across Europe and North America, and often engages with portfolio companies at strategic milestones, including taking board seats when appropriate. Ysios backs a range of modalities, including pharmaceuticals, biotech products, gene therapy, and regenerative medicine, with a focus on disruptive products and platforms that address high unmet medical needs. The firm aims to advance product development toward clinical and commercialization stages, seeking to improve patient lives through innovations in healthcare and biomedicine.
Made 4 investments in Barcelona

Kibo Ventures

Kibo Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that focuses on seed and early-stage technology investments. The firm backs digital companies across Europe, the United States and Latin America, including internet, online services, software, systems software and related technology sectors. It typically participates in pre-Series A and Series A rounds, sometimes seed rounds, and provides hands-on support to portfolio companies to help scale internationally. Kibo emphasizes active involvement and leverages a network of co-investors and corporate partners to assist founders with strategy, talent and growth. The team maintains offices in Madrid with additional locations in Barcelona and Lisbon, reflecting its European footprint and commitment to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Draper B1

Draper B1 is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Valencia, Spain. It invests in B2B and B2B2C startups, with a focus on internet and mobile-enabled businesses, and seeks ambitious founders. The firm emphasizes more than capital by providing hands-on portfolio management, growth guidance, and access to a global network to support scaling and business development.
Made 2 investments in Barcelona

Alta Life Sciences

Alta Life Sciences is a venture capital investment firm focused on life sciences. Based in Barcelona, Spain, it pursues seed, early-stage, and later-stage investments in companies spanning biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, genomics, digital health, and nanotechnology, across the life sciences spectrum.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

Innogest Capital

Innogest Capital is a venture capital firm with offices in Turin, Milan, Geneva and San Francisco, focusing on early‑stage investments in technology and healthcare startups. It backs medical devices, diagnostics and digital health, with emphasis on cardiovascular, neurology and oncology areas, and also supports digital sectors such as foodtech, fintech, fashion‑tech and lifestyle. The company collaborates with local and international research centers and technology transfer offices to help portfolio companies scale.
Made 3 investments in Barcelona

GoHub Ventures

GoHub Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019, based in Valencia with offices in Seville and Barcelona, focused on early-stage investments in B2B software and digital health, including AI and dual-use technologies, with an emphasis on preventive care and operational efficiency. It pursues a long-term, hands-on partnership, providing capital plus operational support, tools, and networks to help founders scale. It invests across Europe, the United States and Latin America in Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, with typical ticket sizes from hundreds of thousands to a few million euros. The firm manages around €90 million in committed capital.
Made 1 investment in Barcelona