Alberto Jimenez San Mateo

We are officially announcing today Bynd's Fund III of 40M€ to invest in Pre-seed and Seed Iberian Founders & Startups further strenghtning our commitment to the Region! This marks the consolidation of the strategy we have started +10 years ago with the launch of our first fund, targeting to become a truly Iberian VC -> built by an Iberian Team, with Iberian LP's and a fast-growing Iberian Portfolio. Similar to many (all?) of our startups, raising funds is tough and requires a strong deal of dedication and resilience! So it's also a unique opportunity to thank all my partners / second family Santiago Salazar Lurdes Gramaxo Tomás Penaguião, team members Martinho Correia de Matos Alvaro Garcia Blazquez Gerard Adell Atienza Filipa Fonseca, all the LPs that continue or started to support us in this journey and of course all the Founders that we are or have worked with during all these years! Looking for Seed funding? Apply now at www.bynd.vc 👈 If you know an amazing Iberian startup, recommend them to us! ✍ Check out more info: https://lnkd.in/dzpATaKu https://lnkd.in/d-f3rwZn Bynd Venture Capital #byndvc #seedinberia #iberianvc

234

24 comentarios

Congratulations to all the winners of the South Summit Startup Competition!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This 13th edition was very close with 100 finalist startups in the 10 verticals. The winners were: 1. IBBX: Industry 5.0. The company develops solutions for monitoring, control and automation of projects through IoT (Internet of Things) and artificial intelligence. 2. Invopop (YC W23): Enterprise. The Madrid-based startup that helps global companies to issue electronic invoices in any country. 3. Embat: fintech & insurtech. This startup automates more than 90% of treasury accounting entries with artificial intelligence. 4. Suntalhpy: Climate Tech. It develops advanced heating and cooling solutions to increase energy efficiency in household consumption. 5. TransferChain: Trust Tech & Data. The startup combines blockchain and cryptocurrency to offer the first online storage solution. 6. Webel: Consumer Trends. It has an app where customers can buy, sell or rent any service or product in the fastest and most varied way possible. 7. Shakers: Future of Work & Talent. Uses AI to match freelancers with companies and projects. 8. Sycai Medical: Health. It aims to empower radiologists to improve healthcare through machine vision and big data. 9. Sticky: Digital Culture. It has developed a codeless operating system to make interactions in physical spaces last less than ten seconds. 10. NaviLens: Mobility & Smart Cities. It develops technology to empower people with disabilities. Javier Pita has also received a second prize: the Grupo Social ONCE award in the awards for innovation and social inclusion at the South Summit 2024. Amazing all of them! https://lnkd.in/d9WVPRXG #Startups #UPM #growth #sustainability #investment #cleantech #cleancities #smartcities #SouthSummit24 South Summit ClimAccelerator Climate-KIC EIT Climate-KIC Spain Universidad Politécnica de Madrid https://lnkd.in/d9WVPRXG

11

1 comentario

"Mom, we made it in the news!” We are thrilled to announce our €800k Pre-Seed led by {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:11132867|Abac Nest Ventures)}}, with participation from {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:28553535|Combination VC)}}, {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:10616214|JME Ventures)}}, and {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:1546341|Itnig - Startup Ecosystem)}}. This investment affirms Hoola’s unique approach to Conversational AI in eCommerce. 6 months after taking on our first paid client, we’re proud to support 75+ brands with the challenges they face around customer experience. We could go on and on about how our proprietary tech is the must-have for eComs looking to improve customer support while driving conversion, but honestly, we’ll let the numbers speak for themselves: 70% of chats automated > 15% Conversion Rate in conversations 22x average ROI Hoola is just getting started and has some very cool & unique (if we do say so ourselves) features in the pipeline to continue helping eComs You can read the article here (ESP): https://lnkd.in/gNAYBMHF

59

10 comentarios

Join the Pitch-Session in Barcelona powered by our P2S.vc investment program for startups on June 21st at 18:30 CET. If you're thinking of launching a startup and are not yet ready to raise investment, you can attend the event as a guest to ask questions and network. The event program: ✓ 18:30-19:00 - Gathering of guests. ✓ 19:00-20:00 - Startup Pitch Session. ✓ 20:00 onwards - Investors answering your questions and networking. The participation fee is €15. Moderators: → Denis Kalyshkin—Investment Director at I2BF Global Ventures, with 10+ years of experience investing in B2B companies in the US and a focus on transforming old and boring industries with modern technology. → Irina Baigozina—Founder of BCN IT HUB and international IT recruiting agency Hit Hunt, helping large companies and startups find tech talent. The meeting is aimed at Russian-speaking entrepreneurs. If you want to come to our pitch session, write in the comments, and I'll send you the information👇 Yellow Rocks! | AltaIR Capital | Smart Partnership Capital | I2BF Global Ventures #investmentprogram #p2s #preseedtosucceed #startups #fundraising #earlystagestartups #venturecapital

30

🎙 From selling a #startup for €165 million in 5 years to investing in the best startups in Europe. This week, Ander Michelena, General Partner of Acurio Ventures, participated in the Nova Talent podcast. During this episode they have discussed several interesting topics of entrepreneurship:  ➡ What is Ander most proud of when he thinks about his professional career. ➡ How Acurio improves the risk-return ratio with its investment model.  ➡ Why the rest of the funds do not perceive Acurio as a threat. ➡ Why rebranding when your company's brand is already well known in the market. #investment #entrepreneurs

28

♻️ Segons el nostre estudi, la #bioeconomia representa un 15,6% de la producció total a #Catalunya, amb més de 69.000 milions d'euros. Llegeix aquest #article per conèixer més sobre els #sectors que hi participen i la importància d'aquest àmbit al territori #català. ⬇️ ____ ♻️ According to our study, the #bioeconomy represents 15.6% of total production in #Catalonia, with more than 69.000 million euros. Read this #article to learn more about the #sectors that participate and the importance of this area in the #Catalan territory. ⬇️

5

The most relevant news about Private Capital Fundraising in Iberia 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 last week: 🌍 El Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), allocates a total of €900M to venture capital. Beneficiaries include Actyus, Asabys, Cardumen Capital, ME Venture Capital, Abac Capital, Business Booster, Lanai Capital, and Sabang Investments. It has also provided €600M to Portobello Capital, Miura Partners, Nazca Capital y Queka. 💼 Portobello's New Fund: Portobello launches a €750 million venture capital fund, Fund V has been selected by the Government in the latest ICO call. 📈 Maruna Capital Launch: Javier Marroquín Ruiz-Navarro announces the launch of Maruna Capital, a Search Fund dedicated to identifying, managing, and growing SMEs in Spain. 🏥 Healthcare Activos Fund: Healthcare Activos launches a new fund with a €650 million investment to expand across Europe. This second vehicle, named Healthcare Activos Yield 2, focuses on acquiring and developing healthcare facilities. 💡 Banco Santander Renewable Fund: Banco Santander raises €100 million to invest in renewables in Spain and Portugal. The fund will target photovoltaic solar and wind power generation companies, as well as storage systems or batteries. 💻 Indico R&D Fund: A new investment fund aimed at software companies launches in the Portuguese market. The Indico R&D Fund, by Indico Capital Partners, has subscribed €57.5 million, with a potential to reach €70 million, as part of the Banco Português de Fomento's venture capital program. 🔒 Vonzeo III Closing: Vonzeo III announces its initial closing, generating over $40 million in commitments. This follows the initial closings of Vonzeo I ($8 million) and Vonzeo II ($20 million), with more funds expected over the next year. Did we miss anything? Remember that we summarise all the regional news about M&A/Private Capital every Monday M&A Teaser Iberia 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 #194

17

1 comentario

Discover how SaaS platform Metricool ES ♾️ reached $17M ARR without external funding 🚀 team.blue, part of the investment firm Hg, has acquired Metricool, the Spanish #socialmediamanagement platform now valued at over €100M. Founded in 2015 by Juan Pablo Tejela and Laura Montells, Metricool has grown rapidly, reaching €17M ARR and surpassing 2 million users. In fact, their ARR increased by €2M since the interview we conducted—highlighting how fast they’ve been scaling! How did Metricool get here? -Independent growth: Founded in Madrid, Metricool expanded without external funding until Axon Partnersinvested €5M in 2022 for a 20% stake. -All-in-one social media management: The platform offers tools to plan, publish, and analyze content, becoming a favorite among agencies and brands. -A new chapter with team.blue: With team.blue now involved, Metricool gains access to 3.3 million customers across Europe, accelerating their global expansion plans. Axon remains a minority shareholder. This acquisition marks a new phase for Metricool as they continue to lead in their field, now with a greater reach for international #growth. We had the opportunity to interview Juan Pablo Tejela thanks to our digital expert Mar Rojas at Digitalevel. We want to extend our congratulations to Juan Pablo, Laura, and the entire Metricool team for their fantastic work. Dive into the full story of Metricool ES ♾️’s journey in our blog post. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dhMxCb8j From its humble beginnings as a side project, this #SaaS tool has grown into a global player in #digitalmarketing, driven by the vision and dedication of its founders. Learn how they overcame early challenges and relied on word of mouth to attract their first users in a highly competitive space. What’s their secret? Keeping the focus on customer needs and a straightforward product without unnecessary complications. A valuable lesson for #entrepreneurs and creatives—don’t miss it!

14

2 comentarios

Great news for VICIO and its creative founders Aleix puig povill and Oriol de Pablo Morató! VICIO has been named one of the best startups in Europe by LinkedIn, after revolutionizing the gourmet burger scene in Spain. 🍔 The company started out as a delivery service during the pandemic, but quickly grew into a successful chain operating in 11 cities and now employing 708 people. Innovation in food delivery is the reason behind this recognition on the LinkedIn Top Startups list . Why does VICIO deserve this recognition? Rapid growth : strong spread throughout Spain. Smart innovation : presenting a premium burger in a unique way. Inspiring Leadership : The founders' vision led the company to new heights. And the most important question... As an influencer in this space , if VICIO can solve the problem of sustainable delivery while maintaining high quality , will it change the entire food delivery industry? 🌍 Pere Pérez Ninou,Juan Gasca Rubio, Rubén Fernández,Vladimir Grinkin Emanuele Sisti,Carlos López Ullod,Maria Ruiz Manahan, Marcos Eguillor,David Vargas Racero,Francisco Javier Carrillo Molina,Manuel Sayagués García,Hannan Vilchis Zubizarreta,Carla Pérez-Rosales,Nigel Marrison,Víctor Díaz,Antonio Sagardoy,Javier De Mesa Marcos,Jordi Barrés Costa,Francisco Carranza,Sebastian Fratini,Vadim Voytenkov,Lucia Lehmann,Vladimir Roshchin,Francisco Cano, Rodolfo Argüelles,Diana D. #LinkedInTopStartups #Innovation #FoodDelivery #EntrepreneurshipGreat --------- Dominate your Search, Social, Sales, Funding, and Talent! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ed_mKpkF

5

We all know that building a startup is hard, very hard. It is hard mentally, physically, emotionally and any other xxxxALLY you want to add to the equation. And it's the small wins, the small moments, the burst of unimaginable happiness that make the journey worth it. It is a journey to nowhere. It is a mere enjoyment of each day. Each day you spend with your colleagues. Each day, you try to be better. Each day, you try to make a client happier. And most importantly, each day you make a coworker, a colleague happier and better. Thanks to every single person that has made this achievement possible, led by the great Andrea Contreras Ojeda Expansión ChooseMyCompany - España #weimpact #happyindexatwork

9

As in most industries, salary bands per hierarchy level in VC remain typically very obscure - so, many thanks to EUVC (Andreas Munk Holm) and Plug and Play Tech Center (Luis Llorens Gonzalez) for running another survey on compensation in VC. My key highlights ⭐️ - not surprisingly, salary, bonus, and carry incentivization is strongly growing when climbing the hierarchy levels - VC remains a very male-dominated industry, but glad to see that the gap is closing, particularly on more junior levels (or: the partners of the future) - the higher one climbs the ladder, the bigger the spread in compensation. Would have loved to see an overview per fund size and fund investment focus in terms of stage (maybe explaining large parts of the variance). Side note: Wherever the firms were that pay up to 33k for interns a year, it's very unfortunate you weren't around (or I didn't find you) when I was still at university

18

🌟 Success Story at #CAS’24! 🌟 Today, Tracasa Instrumental, a public company under the Government of Navarra and CPEN, and Estratecno presented the successful #Avantius project at the #Agile Spain Conference. This initiative marks a milestone in the modernization of Spanish #Justice, using the #SAFe framework. Ángel Galán Carretero delved into how #SAFe has transformed Avantius, a case management system developed by Tracasa Instrumental. Serving over 7,000 justice administration users and 77,500+ external professionals, Avantius enables seamless digital case handling and integration with state services. As Lainez highlighted, Avantius, implemented across Navarra, Cantabria, Aragón, Andorra, and Euskadi, is driving #digitalization in the justice sector in Northern Spain. It also marks the first Spanish #public_company project featured on the #ScaledAgile, Inc. website. #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector #Agile

9

2 comentarios

Valencia faces the devastating impact of Dana without the support and planning its citizens deserve in these difficult times. A strong, effective response is urgently needed to protect those most affected. For those who wish to lend their support, the newsletters below provide valuable insights and guidance on how to make a difference. David Hurtado Torán- thanks for the post. Andres Karp- thanks for the newsletter. Julian Isla- thanks for the initiative. Magda Teruel Llorente- thanks for the initiative.

11

2 comentarios

🏆 €800K Up for Grabs for Innovative Startups! 🏆 Founders in Spain and Portugal, it’s your time to shine! The Premios EmprendeXXI awards are offering €800K in funding, training, and visibility to groundbreaking startups with Enisa and CaixaBank DayOne leading the charge. Eligible tech-driven startups under 3 years old can apply until December 5 for a shot at winning in one of these impactful categories: 🫂 Social Impact ♻️ Sustainability ⛓️ Disruptive Innovation 🪜 Scalability 🌾 Agri-Food 💳 Fintech Category winners will receive €20,000, a chance to train with MIT & Esade, plus access to the AlumniXXI network. And that’s not all—19 regional winners (17 in Spain, 2 in Portugal) will each take home €6,000! Got a vision? Make your mark in one of the ecosystem’s most prestigious startup awards. Follow Abahope for updates on funding opportunities and founder tips. #Startups #Innovation #Funding #PremiosEmprendeXXI #Entrepreneurship #Spain #Portugal #TechFounders

2

Most issues and opportunities boil down to supply and demand. In the US, over 22% of the population are Latinos, there are over 40M Spanish speakers - of which many would prefer to receive medical attention in Spanish. But less than 1% of physicians can communicate well in Spanish. MiSalud Health marries culturally-attuned care + technology + nearshore talent to provide more accessible healthcare in the US. This article speaks to how MiSalud Health's physician co-pilot automates many of the administrative tasks so the health coaches and physicians can focus on more MiSalud members.

54

3 comentarios

The much awaited yearly Spain Ecosystem Report by Dealroom.co Kfund Wayra SpainCap Endeavor Spain GoHub Ventures BBVA Spark Enisa con el emprendimiento innovador There are many insights to discuss about, the most interesting for me are the following: 1. The value of Spanish tech is growing faster than other key ecosystems like France or Germany. We are catching up! 2. There is more than just Madrid and Barcelona as tech hubs. Valencia, Bilbao or Málaga are thriving. 3. If we take out the "lunacy" years of 2021-2022, the investment deployed in Spain follows a positive trend, with +2B invested in 2023. 4. There is still a lot to do, to ensure more female-led projects are funded, only 12% of VC investment since 2019 was made into their startups. 5. The future looks promising, Spain is where France was 5 years ago. If we do things right with support from all stakeholders we can create incredible value in terms of jobs and local wealth. 6. More and more collaboration with international funds is happening, as our local VC firms mature and achieve more relevant size and reach.

62

4 comentarios

+++ exits exist +++ Last week Cobee 🇪🇸 from Speedinvest portfolio signed an agreement to join Pluxee (fka Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services) 👏 😎 quick recap: 2019 375k pre-seed round ESC Venture Capital SGEIC (antes Encomenda Smart Capital), LANAI Partners 2020 2.1m seed round Speedinvest and Target Global 2021 14m seriesA Balderton Capital DILA Capital 2022 40m seriesB Notion Capital Octopus Ventures 2024 trade sale To Borja Aranguren and everyone at the fantastic team Cobee: All the best for the next stage of your journey of redefining employee benefits and thank you for trusting us with your seed round!!! 🙏 Some personal observations and thoughts: 🔸 Pluxee spun out from Sodexo (roots dating back to 1892!!) and listed on Euronext (EPA: PLX) in January 2024 to form a pure player and the global leader in employee rewards & benefits. Pluxee serves 1.7m partner retailers, 500k corporate clients and 36m consumers. A large base for scale. 🔸 It took Cobee (only) 5yrs from pre-seed to exit. They started from scratch to build a digital player in the space. 🔸 The avantgarde of smart european corporates is actively driving the digital transformation of their industries and business models by M&A and investing in startups. With this acquisition Pluxee is going FFD in mastering the digital transformation of its industry. 🔸 If the economics make sense and the strategic and cultural fit is there then swift action pays off for all: 1) for the founders and the startup's employees who get the unique chance to grow and see their "baby" adding value to the economy 2) for the acquiring corporate to leapfrog digital transformation And last but not least for the VCs involved and all their LPs underpinning the attractiveness of the asset class VC. 🔸 We all need more of this! Esp in Europe. It produces full-cycle experienced founders in under a fund's lifespan. This is so crucial to the whole tech & VC ecosystem. And to the wider economy! Good Luck team Cobee for your onward journey!! EU-Startups has more: https://lnkd.in/eSZDKPXm Invest Europe invest.austria #venturecapital

219

17 comentarios

GOOD NEWS: A new €100M public funding opportunity for food companies in Spain is being launched (...apply before it's gone!) 🔥 Over €182M was handed out in the last PERTE Agroalimentario round. These grants helped 286 projects across 224 companies modernize and boost their competitiveness. Now, the government has launched PERTE Agroalimentario II with another €100M up for grabs for food companies in Spain.  But there's a catch - the funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis through a simple application process. Here's what you need to know: 🍝 Who can apply? Private companies, cooperatives, and agricultural processing companies carrying out industrial activity in the food sector. 🥩 What can you get funding for? Projects focused on transformation, sustainability, and modernization of your operations. 💰 How much can you receive? Depends on your company's financial health, but a percentage of the total project cost. The key benefits: 📈 Turbocharge competitiveness with modernized facilities/processes  🌳 Adopt more sustainable practices ⚡ Faster access to funds through the streamlined process If you're in the food industry, this is a golden opportunity to level up through government support. But you need to act fast before the funds run out. Leave a comment if you want to find out how Suncom Energy can help you implementing a clean heat solution and save money longer term. It is well possible that you not event need to invest anything.... Let's get that funding! 🏆 https://lnkd.in/dAT5H-HJ #PERTE #Agroalimentario AgroNews Medianeira

13

Customers' data privacy and consent are paramount, especially in matters concerning the prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing. It's crucial for organizations to ensure that consent is freely given, informed, and specific to the purposes for which it's being sought. Transparency and accountability in data handling are fundamental principles upheld by GDPR regulations. Let's hope this serves as a wake-up call for all organizations to prioritize ethical data practices and respect customers' rights to control their personal information. #DataPrivacy #GDPRCompliance

3