Big Sur Ventures

Big Sur Ventures is a Madrid, Spain-based venture capital firm founded in 2012, specializing in early-stage technology investments primarily in the Spanish market. The firm seeks innovative companies with the potential to transform their industries through breakthrough products and services, taking an active, involved approach with each portfolio company rather than a passive financial role. Big Sur leads rounds at seed and Series A, deploying checks between $500,000 and $3 million across software, e-commerce, education, marketplace, travel, and fintech. With 51 portfolio companies and three acquisitions to date, Big Sur Ventures has built one of the more substantial early-stage portfolios operating out of the Spanish tech ecosystem. Notable portfolio companies include Rebag (luxury handbag marketplace), Lingokids (app-based English learning for children), Reby (acquired), and hotelscan (acquired). The firm has made 2 new investments in the most recent 12-month period, maintaining consistent activity despite market conditions. Big Sur Ventures brings operational guidance, transactional expertise, network access, and judgment to complement its capital — tools it describes as essential for maximizing the potential of early-stage companies seeking to change the structure of their market. The firm's presence in Madrid positions it to serve the Spanish startup community while backing companies with international ambitions. Its long tenure since 2012 gives it one of the deepest track records in Iberian early-stage venture capital, providing founders with an experienced partner who has navigated multiple market cycles.