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Bilbao, Spain based Acurio Ventures recently successfully final closed Acurio Ventures III 💸 €150M with LP backing from a US university endowment, insurance companies, pension plans, large corporates, 35 family offices and a handful of technology entrepreneurs and executives. 💡 Investments in early-stage European start-ups (mainly #SeedStage and #SeriesA) with a generalist sector approach, with the firm continuing to act primarily as a co-investor. The fund aims to back 50 companies with equity stakes of between 3-10%. 🌍 Primarily investing in #Europe 📈 Founded in 2018, Acurio Ventures has close to €300 million in assets under management and to date they have invested in exciting companies including Seedtag, Job&Talent, Lingokids, Ontruck AI Tech, Preply, refurbed, Lookiero, among others. 💭 “There is no better recognition of our track record over the last six years than to have their (Investors) backing, particularly at this delicate time in the market with respect to fundraising.” - Ander Michelena, founder and partner of Acurio Ventures 🗞️Cate Lawrence Tech.eu https://lnkd.in/eaPVSmmF 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Ander I Diego I Hugo I Kate I Jaume I Ainhoa I Miguel I Maryna I Mohamed-Nuri I Bosco I Matias I Carlos I Daniel I Team Acurio … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #spain #venture #fund

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At Futuro Perfecto, we understand that securing the right funding is crucial for your startup's success. Our Private Fundraising team, led by Enrique De La Riva and Carlos Garcia-Consuegra, are here to help you navigate the complex investment landscape and equip you with the tools to secure the funding you need. 1️⃣ Investors Outreach - We have access to a diverse network of private investors, including business angel networks, corporate venturing, and venture capital funds. 2️⃣ Investor Readiness - We conduct a thorough evaluation to identify strengths and areas needing improvement to attract investors, and tailor recommendations to enhance your startup’s appeal to the most relevant partners. 💼 Reach out to us to learn more about our team’s proven track record. We’re here to support you in your startup’s long-term success. 🔗 Fill out our contact form to get started: https://lnkd.in/dAyGnRTn  #PrivateFundraising #StartupFunding #InvestorRelations #VentureCapital #FuturoPerfecto #Innovation #Growth

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Big News from DevsHealth! 🚀 We are excited to share that DevsHealth has been certified by Enisa con el emprendimiento innovador , Spain’s national innovation agency. This certification marks a pivotal moment for us: 🌟 Investor Attraction: With ENISA’s certification, DevsHealth stands out as a prime opportunity for investors. Expect enhanced tax incentives and a streamlined process that makes investing in our vision more appealing than ever. 🌐 Welcoming Global Investments: This certification eases the way for foreign investors to contribute to our journey, fostering a global community around our innovative health solutions. ✨ Acknowledgment of Promise: Being recognized by ENISA signifies that DevsHealth is seen as a company with immense promise and potential for growth. It’s a testament to our dedication and forward-thinking approach in the health tech sector. 🎖️ Advantages for Us: Beyond the benefits for investors, this certification provides us with additional advantages, reinforcing our status as a leading innovator in healthcare technology. Let’s celebrate this achievement as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. Together, we’re making strides toward a healthier future! #DevsHealth #ENISACertification #HealthTech #Innovation #InvestmentOpportunity

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A year ago, I shared news about ZAKA VC investment in Webel, a Madrid-based startup that created a platform enabling users to find and hire all kinds of at-home services in just three clicks. Today, Webel has successfully closed a €1.4 million funding round and, after expanding to 19 cities across Spain, has entered its first international market—London. Not a bad place to start! The recent funding round includes notable investors like Goodwater, the world’s largest consumer tech fund based in Palo Alto, as well as existing international backers such as Decelera and us at ZAKA VC. According to Nacho Tejero Mancho, CEO and Co-Founder of Webel, this capital injection will fuel their continued expansion across Spain (where they expect to close the year with 500% growth) and pave the way for further international growth. Nacho describes their model as unique and claims it is 50% cheaper than any competitor, giving Webel a significant competitive edge to capture similar markets. In addition to demonstrating innovation, transparency, and data-driven growth—qualities we value in early-stage startups—Webel has delivered impressive results over the past year. The platform’s services have grown by 650%, completing more than 300,000 transactions, with 230,000 of those in 2024 alone. The company now boasts over 150,000 professionals and more than 400,000 customers who trust the platform. #fromourportfolio #webel #funding

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Are you a #Spanish Startup looking for investors or partners?   Are you an investor in Spain looking for investment opportunities in your home country or abroad?   Get instant access to the Matrix Startup business network to connect with businesses in your niche-specific industries in Spain and in 90+ countries. Save your time and resources, and find the right solutions for your business needs by utilizing our AI-powered platform.   We will also keep you updated on business networking events that will help you expand your international business network.   Follow and like us to stay tuned for the latest updates, and share with your colleagues and friends.   * * *   #Spain #spainbusiness #spainnews #startup #help #share #business #startups #investor #investmentopportunities #investing #like #funding #businessgrowthstrategy #getclients #businessowners #networking #opportunities #investment

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🌟🏆 Flanks: 3rd Position on Top LinkedIn Startup Barcelona 2024! 🏆🌟 This last month has been super exciting for Flanks but this… is the cherry on top! To see Flanks recognized as one of the most promising startups in the city where we began our journey is particularly meaningful. Sharing the Barcelona podium with huge names like VICIO and Ukio makes me feel incredibly honored and proud. When Sergi Lao, Alvaro Morales, and I started this company 5 years ago, we knew we had a big opportunity to revolutionize the wealth management industry. Today, we are more certain than ever that we have a unique opportunity ahead of us and that we could not have built this amazing journey without the right people🫂  Seeing our name on this ranking feels like a validation of our efforts and reinforces that we are on the right path. Congratulations to the incredible companies that complete the list: INCAPTO, Olistic, Amphora Logistics , Mundimoto, Innovamat, Honest Greens, and TRIOTECA! 👏👏👏 This is a testament to the HUGE potential Barcelona has to lead the way in several industries. This city is brimming with talent and innovation, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds! 👉 Explore the full list of Barcelona’s Top Startups 2024: https://lnkd.in/dEG8yCUU Cheers to all of us! 🥂 #LinkedInTopStartups #Barcelona #WealthManagement #Wealthtech #LifeatFlanks

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🌍 Navigating new frontiers: an interview with Daniel Fernandez-Abarno, founder of Rou Partners In our latest interview, we delve into the unique journey of Daniel Fernández-Abarno, CFA, who transitioned from a successful investor at Kinderhook Partners to founding ROU Partners, Uruguay’s first Search Fund. Daniel shares how his career in investment fueled his drive to become an entrepreneur and bring the SF model to Uruguay, marking a pioneering step in this emerging market. Key Insights: • Why Uruguay? Daniel sheds light on why he chose Uruguay as his launchpad, highlighting the country’s stability, transparency, and the rising potential for private investment. • Building support: Raising $400k from international and local investors, Daniel shares the challenges of educating the local market and securing investors in a nation with a deep-rooted real estate investment culture. • Search process & industry focus: With a strong interest in sectors like IT, agriculture, and professional services, Daniel explains his disciplined approach to identifying and engaging promising SMEs. • Breaking isolation: As Uruguay’s only active SF, Daniel discusses the importance of resilience and collaboration, especially in a region where the SF ecosystem is still in its infancy. Daniel's path exemplifies the transformative potential of introducing new investment models to emerging markets. His vision could pave the way for more SFs across Latin America in the coming years. Read the full interview for valuable insights into pioneering in new markets, building investor trust, and sustaining resilience as a leader. 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/d92v446A #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisitions #EtA #SearchFund #SearchFunds #BusinessAcquisitions #SmallBusinessAcquisition #SearchFundsNews

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Thinking about bootstrapping or taking on VC investment for your startup? Take it from Nacho De Marco, who's the co-founder and CEO of a bootstrapped unicorn, as well as a General Partner at his own VC firm. His unique perspective offers valuable insights on how entrepreneurs should approach growing and scaling their companies. He is willing to share the best of both worlds at SXSW, discussing the topic in the panel "Bootstrap or VC Investment? Scaling Tips From a Unicorn." Are you interested in learning more about it? Just vote now and help us spread the word! How to vote: ➡️ Create an account: https://lnkd.in/fNqSTf4  ➡️ Click "Vote Up!": https://lnkd.in/d8YGMkXt Voting ends on August 18th, 11:59 PM EST.

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We've teamed up with Learning VC💡 by Luis Llorens Gonzalez to create a trusted benchmark for expected compensation across various roles in the European VC industry. We would highly appreciate it if you could fill out this quick form: https://tally.so/r/wg4BBJ.  It takes less than 2-min and collects anonymized data.  We’ll share the results with the community in the upcoming weeks. #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

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Kaleidos is an international venture based in Madrid, backed by private capital. Its focus lies in free software technology for innovative projects. Kaleidos incubates, funds, and operates its own open-source products. In the TechTalk episode featuring Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz, CEO of Kaleidos, we delved into the following questions: ▪️ How did Pablo enter the tech industry? ▪️ What strategies can be used to attract the first 1000 users? ▪️ Is AI poised to replace jobs in the industry? ▪️ What's the most effective method for internal communication within a company? ▪️ And what are the major issues with Adobe? 👉 Watch the full video on YouTube via the link in the comments!

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Missed Our Live Fintech Event on Decentralized Finance? Catch the Replay Now! If you couldn’t join us live at the Fintech Event in Barcelona, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Dive into the transformative world of decentralized finance (DeFi) by listening to the replay. Why tune in? Learn how blockchain and DeFi are reshaping industries. Gain actionable insights to unlock Fintech’s potential for your business. Hear from thought leaders and experts driving the financial revolution. 👉 Replay available now for just $12. - https://lnkd.in/emPWhdf3 Want to learn more about the event? Read our blog: Unlock the Power of Fintech for Your Business and discover why this was the event for female entrepreneurs and investors. https://lnkd.in/g6YrynSS #FinTech #DeFi #FemaleEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth

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Venture Capital Compensation Benchmark in Europe Part 1 is out! Together with Luis Llorens Gonzalez, Principal at Plug and Play Europe, we are releasing the 1st part of our recent study on venture compensation in Europe. Key takeaways: 📈 Salary Growth: There’s a clear salary progression as professionals move up the ladder in venture capital, with substantial jumps in both base salary and carry from Associate to Principal and General Partner. 👥 Gender Disparity: The industry shows greater gender balance in junior roles but remains largely male-dominated at the senior level. 💰 Carry as a Key Incentive: Carry participation is a major driver of total compensation, especially at the senior levels. Read the full insights here: https://lnkd.in/dca4SsdK #venturecapital #venturecompensation #Europe

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🚀 Draper Founder Spotlight on #StartupSounds! 🚀 In our latest release, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Juan José Porras Martínez, the #DraperFounder behind Coline Data! 🎙️ Check out the full conversation on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/djF5Kud4 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dWGpcTvq Connect with Juan on LinkedIn to learn more about his journey and follow the journey of Coline! FROM THE LAB TO THE MARKET 🎧 As he puts it, the idea came to life while he and his co-founders were immersed in a research center at their university, where they noticed a thriving ecosystem of startups in various fields. Inspired by peers who were launching ventures in medicine and data analysis, they realized they had the same technological knowledge and expertise in data, sensors, and AI to tackle significant problems in Chile. 🌟 THE COMPLEXITIES OF SCALING Large-scale mining companies often hesitate to adopt new technologies, despite their potential. The risks of implementing something new can be high, and even a minor failure could lead to significant losses. That's why many companies remain cautious, limiting innovation to specific assets. 📉 Juan's team developed an automated data analysis system that provides alerts and insights directly to mining companies' preferred channels—whether that's email, mobile, or dashboards. But here's the real challenge: scaling this system across thousands of assets in various work areas. 🔐 FROM ENTREPRENEURS TO TECH FOUNDERS Having grown up in a family of entrepreneurs, he witnessed firsthand the challenges and sacrifices that come with running a traditional business. Long hours, financial uncertainty.... ❌ But everything changed when Juan discovered the world of startups. 🚀 Despite the risks being even higher, he saw the potential for immense scalability and growth: with the same effort, he could build something far more impactful, he took the plunge into the startup world. His journey was further fueled by the incredible opportunities available in Chile's startup ecosystem, particularly the support from Corfo. 🇨🇱 SCALABILITY IS THE BIGGEST HURDLE OF AI Maintaining over 90% accuracy in AI systems is a non-negotiable in the industry, but achieving this level of precision on a massive scale can be computationally costly. This makes scalability one of the biggest hurdles in deploying AI solutions effectively. ⚙️ THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING UP Juan also touched on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of networking: the follow-up: it's not enough to just exchange business cards. After attending events, he dedicated time to reach out to his new contacts via email, which turned out to be incredibly effective. This simple action led to responses from everyone he reached out to! 📨 #DraperFounderSpotlight #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #DraperStartupHouse #StartupJourney #Innovation

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Spain's unicorn whisperer sees Romania’s untapped startup magic... Pablo Fernandez Alvarez, Clidrive CEO and serial investor, compares Romania’s startup ecosystem to Spain's 15-20 years ago, urging talent repatriation to accelerate growth. Spain now boasts 18 unicorns and €4B in startup funding, a leap from €500M a decade ago. Romania’s edge? A skilled diaspora in tech hubs like Spain and the UK, ripe for reintegration. Fernandez highlights planting seeds today for returns tomorrow, as seen in Spain's decade-long innovation surge. With strategic policies and talent recall, Romania could mirror Spain’s meteoric rise in innovation. Fernandez remains optimistic about Romania’s unicorn potential in the coming years. (Source: Ziarul Financiar)

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XRF is joining the GoHub Ventures family! 🙌 💸 The Spanish #startup, a pioneer using extended reality and #AI for decision-making in complex scenarios, has closed a €2.3 million funding round with the participation of JME Ventures, Kfund, and GoHub Ventures. The company founded by Gustavo Medina is a leader in the development of distributed command and control centers for military operations, as well as for emergency and public safety, including critical infrastructure protection ⛑ 🗣 In the words of Inés Calabuig, Managing Partner of GoHub Ventures, “we've invested in XRF because of the importance of its #technology for both the defense sector and the private sector, where the generation of digital twins is of vital importance.” Read more at 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGeiBCZN

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𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺? In case you missed the recent Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) event hosted by BackFund and Universidad de Navarra , with our own Salvador López in attendance, here’s a key takeaway: ❌ 𝗖𝗩𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. For Spain’s leading corporations, CVC has become an essential tool to accelerate innovation and maintain a competitive edge. It’s no longer just one of many options, but a strategic imperative for long-term success. 📈 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. The growth of CVC in Spain over the past five years has been remarkable, yet there's still significant potential for process enhancement. To bridge this gap, many major companies are turning to specialized firms to streamline their CVC operations and maximize impact. Despite progress, much work remains in expanding these practices beyond the 50+ leading corporates currently leveraging CVC. At Cornerstone Ventures, 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, including strategic investments through CVC. A big thank you to Gustavo P. and Natalia Fernandez Perez for their invitation and insights!

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