The aim of this new investment fund is to invest in the growth and expansion stages of Spanish startups that are already up and running. Seaya Ventures is an initiative that was created with the aim of solving the financing problems of our technology scene, with €40 million to invest in Spanish startups and companies.
Government allies with venture capital for SME financing
Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.
Government allies with venture capital for SME financing
Last March, the ICO announced the creation of FOND ICO GLOBAL, the first public "fund of funds" created in Spain with a budget of 1.2 billion euros. Its objective is to provide SMEs with alternative financing to bank financing, through venture capital. These funds will be privately managed, through public tenders, and will invest in business projects at all stages of development, from seed to international expansion.
ATG Media acquires BidSpotter, consolidating the auction industry
The auction platform sectors are immersed in corporate transactions. This is a sign of their consolidation and maturity.
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
3scale and Marfeel win significant venture rounds in Barcelona
See on Scoop.it - venture capital ESPAÑOL We’ve been saying for a few months now that Barcelona is shaping up to be an emerging new technology hub in Europe. The ingredients are there: great universities, a young population, affordable living costs and literally a...
SEC-approved Angellist opens its platform to new startups
In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments, totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.
SEC-approved Angellist opens its platform to new startups
In December, AngelList, a platform that matches startups with end investors, opened the possibility to allow accredited investors to actually invest in startups with a minimum of $ 1,000. AngelList also partnered with SecondMarket to create an investment vehicle for these investments. The company has announced that, since December, they have received 1100 fully online investment commitments, totalling more than $ 6 million. And today, AngelList is opening the platform to all startups with top-tier investors.
Sush.io raises $325K led by Kima Ventures for its "Smart Dashboard" to help Online/SaaS tracking of personal expenses.
This year has seen several new startups in Europe related to financial services. One of them, FINTONIC, the most recent is the emergence of a personal account manager. Fintonic is a company with 100% Spanish capital whose business model is based on the one that Mint has been running for 6 years in the USA and which currently has more than ten million users.
Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America
Latercera Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America Panorama Diario For the eighth consecutive year, Chile is the leading country in the venture capital industry in Latin America, according to the annual Scorecard 2013 report.
Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America
Latercera Chile leads venture capital industry in Latin America Panorama Diario For the eighth consecutive year, Chile is the leading country in the venture capital industry in Latin America, according to the annual Scorecard 2013 report.

The ICT sector accounted for 44% of VC operations in Spain in 2012.
According to the report presented by www.webcapitalriesgo.com last week, the Venture Capital sector in Spain has decreased by 18% in total volume invested. The ICT sector continues to maintain its leadership as a sector with 44% of the invested volume.