Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Energy • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Mobile • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | Spain • Europe |
Investment Range | $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $2,500,000 |
Big Sur Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology investments. Established in 2007, they have specialized in funding businesses within the internet, software-as-a-service (SaaS), e-commerce, advanced manufacturing, information technology, big data, clean tech sectors, and more. The firm shows a strong inclination towards disruptive innovation, particularly in areas such as Deep Tech, which encompasses quantum computing, artificial intelligence, materials, photonics, microelectronics, and nanotechnology, aiming to address global challenges in energy, decarbonization, population, and mobility.Big Sur Ventures positions itself not just as a financial investor, but as an active participant in the companies they invest in. They offer operational advice, transaction experience, capital, networking opportunities, and global perspective to maximize the success potential of their portfolio companies. The firm prides itself on its practical approach and close involvement, which extends to forming a collaborative relationship with the founding teams. With over 50 years of accumulated experience in Internet and Deep Tech as serial entrepreneurs, the team at Big Sur Ventures provides valuable knowledge to founders building businesses with a sustainable competitive advantage.Their investment parameters include a minimum investment of €1,000,000, a maximum of €5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around €2,500,000 for investments. The fund specializes in the Seed, Startup, Early Stage, and Series A rounds, indicating their commitment to assist companies from the very commencement of their business venture towards growth and market leadership.The team at Big Sur Ventures encourages entrepreneurs with disruptive projects, who aim to change the world with their technological innovations, to share their ideas with them. They emphasize the importance of an honest and fruitful relationship with investors and the management team, not only to achieve long-term goals but to make the journey more enjoyable and rewarding.