TLDR:
Key Points:
- Spanish startup investment experienced a decline in the first quarter of 2024, but the number of startups is increasing, especially in artificial intelligence.
- Local investors in Spain play a crucial role in the development of the ecosystem, attracting investments from Latin America.
Despite challenges, Spanish startups continue to attract investors worldwide. Latin America has increased its investments in Spain, building bridges and strengthening connections between regions. The article highlights top Spanish investors to watch in 2024, including:
José del Barrio: Founding Partner at Samaipata, investing in digital businesses with network effects.
Karel Escobar: Co-founder of Back Fund, investing in early-stage startups.
Aristotelis Xenofontos: Partner at Seaya Ventures, focusing on B2B Tech-first and Deeptech companies.
Laura González-Estéfani: CEO and Founder of TheVentureCity, investing in diverse and cross-border startups.
Lourdes Álvarez de Toledo: Partner at JME Ventures, with a special interest in sectors with high technological disruption.
Enrique Penichet García: Founding Partner at Draper B1, focusing on Seed stage B2B SaaS with AI and/or Blockchain.
Javier de Toro Velazquez: VC at Angels Capital, investing in leading entrepreneurs from the Lanzadera accelerator.
Edgar Vicente: Founding Partner at Enzo Ventures, focusing on early-stage VC partnerships.
Manuel Nieto Arias: Co-Founder & General Partner at First Drop VC, specializing in impact investment.
Jesús Tapia: Head of Impact Accelerator, accelerating startups through premier mentorship and funding.
Gonzalo Tradacete Gallart: Managing Partner and CIO at Faraday Venture Partners, specializing in early-stage tech startups.
Inés Calabuig: Managing Partner at GoHub Ventures, investing in B2B SaaS startups with disruptive technology.
Joan Pina Ollé: Partner at Abac Nest Ventures, focusing on pre-seed and seed tech-based companies.
Jorge Dobón Montagut: Founder & Managing Partner at Demium, an incubator and Talent VC supporting entrepreneurship.
