PADEInvest

PadeInvest, founded in 2010, is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that focuses on seed-stage investments, primarily in technology and financial services sectors. The firm has a portfolio of nine companies and typically invests in the early stages of development, with an emphasis on sectors like fintech, AI, and health tech. Their check sizes range between $500K to $10M, demonstrating a commitment to backing promising startups with the potential for rapid growth. Notable investments include Helloteca, a fintech company, and Flame Analytics, a big data and business intelligence firm. PadeInvest is known for its strategy of being an early backer in tech-driven industries, particularly in Spain, with the majority of its portfolio companies headquartered there. The firm has shown a preference for nurturing companies that offer innovative solutions in analytics, financial services, and emerging technologies such as virtual reality. Led by a small team of three partners, including Jaime Garcia-Murillo, Francisco Bengoechea, and Arturo Rodriguez del Amo, PadeInvest operates with a hands-on approach, helping its portfolio companies grow through active support and strategic advice. The firm has also seen successful exits, including the acquisition of Habitissimo, which further solidified its reputation as a reliable early-stage investor. PadeInvest is selective with its deals, averaging less than one new investment per year, but maintains a steady focus on sectors with high potential for disruption​.