In the last month we have seen Spanish technology companies in potential niche markets that have decided to count on the support of venture capital to grow and be able to compete internationally. From fintech applications such as Verse, to space imaging companies such as Satlantis.
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Ysios invests in French cardiac device maker CorWave
A month after announcing the closing of its second fund, Ysios has invested in French company CorWave. Thus entering a market that is moving a lot of money, cardiac assistance devices. This round is the first French investment by Ysios, which in addition to Spain has invested in the US, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Sweden.
New funds for Spanish companies: Nazca Capital and Kibo Ventures
Nazca Capital and Kibo Ventures, raise funds to invest in Spanish companies. Nazca is focused on companies between €30M and €200M in sales and Kibo Ventures on early stage digital startups.
Inveready launches new fund for tech startups
Inveready has successfully launched its second investment vehicle focused on investing in technology-based companies using Venture Debt financing, Inveready Venture Finance II. The venture capital company, managed by the management company Inveready Asset Management SGEIC, is pending registration with the CNMV and expects to make its first investments in the coming months.
Spanish investors invest in cybersecurity: Santander and Alma Mundi Innvierte Fund.
In the last week two cybersecurity companies have received funding from Spanish investors: Alma mundi ventures and Santander Innoventures. One of the beneficiary companies is a Spanish company, Enigmedia, which is active in the field of secure encryption.
More than €280M for Spanish companies in the sixth FOND-ICO GLOBAL call for proposals
Axis, the venture capital company of the ICO Group, has resolved the sixth call of FOND-ICO Global with the selection of four funds, in which it will invest €71M. These funds will invest around €280 million in Spain, which is almost 4 times the amount that FOND-ICO Global will invest. Given the great reception of this call, a new call is expected to be launched before the summer. According to the planned investment plan, new fund selection calls will continue to be launched depending on the market situation.
Aba English closes $10.5M round
The EdTech sector is receiving funding. In 2016 we have detected more than 80 rounds of funding in the sector. Among them, $150M Age of Learning stands out for its size. In Spain, the round closed by Aba English is the largest round ever closed...
Venture capital disinvestment in Spanish companies: Tyba and Otogami
In the last month we have seen venture capital divestments in Spanish companies, some of which, such as the sale of Tyba, have been beneficial for investors. Others, such as the sale of Otogami, have been made so that the company can continue its activity.