Spain's startup ecosystem has been gaining momentum in recent years, transforming the country into a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. At the heart of this transformation are the venture capital firms that fuel the growth of promising startups. This article delves into the most active VC firms based in Spain, exploring their impact on the local and global startup scene. We'll examine their headquarters, investment strategies, notable exits, key leadership figures, and standout portfolio companies. By understanding these pivotal players, we gain insight into the forces shaping Spain's entrepreneurial landscape and its potential to compete on the global stage.

All Iron Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Gran Vía, Bilbao

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Ander Michelena, Jon Uriarte

• 💰️ AUM: €140 million

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 🎯 Target Stages: Seed, Series A

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Jobandtalent, Seedtag, Preply

Big Sur Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jose Miguel Herrero

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Trucksters, Paack, Reby

Bonsai Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Calle de Zurbano, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Andrés de la Morena, Javier Cebrián Monereo, Juan Teijeiro, Marti Escursell

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Glovo, Sendcloud, Red Points

BStartup

• 🏦 HQ: Sabadell, Barcelona

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Yolanda Pérez

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Nuage Therapeutics, Cafler, Cobee

Cabiedes & Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Castellana Avenue, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jose Martin Gtz de Cabiedes

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 100-150

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Tiko, Tuio, Wetaca

Criteria Venture Tech

• 🏦 HQ: Avenida Diagonal, Barcelona

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Xavier Alvarez

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 🎯 Target Stages: Pre-seed to Series C

• 💵 Average Investment Ticket: €0.5-€20M

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Playgiga, Vilynx

Demium

• 🏦 HQ: Calle de Ribera, Valencia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jorge Dobón Montagut

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: VoiceMod, Citibox, Landbot

Draper B1

• 🏦 HQ: Calle Asturias, Valencia

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Enrique Penichet, Raquel Bernal, Luz Adell

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Criptan, Imperia, Bankflip

Faraday Venture Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Paseo de la Habana, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Gonzalo Tradacete, Jaime Biel

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Hellotickets, Coinscrap, reclamador.es

Inveready

• 🏦 HQ: Carrer Del Cavallers, Barcelona

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Josep Maria Echarri, Ignacio Fonts

• 💰️ AUM: €1.2bn

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 200-250

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 50-100

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Playgiga, Indisys

JME Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Calle de Juan de Mena, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Samuel Gil

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €100k-€3m

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Flywire, Job and talent, Jetlore

K Fund

• 🏦 HQ: Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Iñaki Arrola

• 💸 Average Investment Ticket: €100k-€10m

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Factorial, Exoticca, Voicemod

Kibo Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Aquilino Peña, Javier Torremocha, José Mª Amusátegui

• 💰️ AUM: €300m

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits:10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Jobandtalent, Paack, Trucksters

Mundi Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Paseo de Eduardo Dato, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Javier Santiso

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 50-100

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: wefox, Jobandtalent, Klarna

Nina Capital

• 🏦 HQ: C. Balmes, Barcelona

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Marta G.Zanchi

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Rivia, Elypta, Subtle Medical

Sabadell Venture Capital

• 🏦 HQ: Avenida Diagonal, Barcelona

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Sergio Pérez Merino

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 🎯 Target Stages: Seed, Series A

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Exoticca, CornerJob, Yab

Samaipata

• 🏦 HQ: Salustiano Olózaga, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: José del Barrio

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Spotahome, OnTruck, CornerJob

Seaya

• 🏦 HQ: Calle Alcalá, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Beatriz González

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Glovo, Wallbox, Cabify

Wayra

• 🏦 HQ: Ronda de la Communicacion, Madrid

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Irene Gómez

• 💲 Total investements: €230m

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 1000-1500

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Ritmo, Idoven, Cafler

Ysios Capital

• 🏦 HQ: San Sebastián, País Vasco

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Joël Jean-Mairet, Julia Salaverría,

• 💰️ AUM: €400M

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: AM-Pharma, Aura Biosciences, Minoryx Therapeutics

These active Spanish VC firms are the driving force behind the country's thriving startup ecosystem. Through their investments and support, they're not only fueling innovation but also putting Spain on the global tech map. As these VCs continue to back promising startups across various sectors, they're creating a ripple effect that attracts more talent, capital, and opportunities to the country. The success of their portfolio companies serves as a testament to Spain's growing entrepreneurial prowess and points to an exciting future for Spanish innovation in the global marketplace.