Big Sur Ventures

Big Sur Ventures, founded in 2012 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in innovative B2B companies and Deep Tech enterprises. The firm targets sectors such as information technology, digital media, green technology, and mobility, emphasizing businesses that leverage the power of the Internet to transform markets. Big Sur Ventures is particularly interested in companies that address global challenges related to climate, energy, transportation, population, and food, relying on breakthrough science and engineering. With a successful track record across various market cycles, the firm invests early in the seed phase and collaborates closely with exceptional founders to help build extraordinary companies.

Ismael Almazan

Partner

Joaquín Azpilicueta

Operating Partner

Sergio Choclan

Partner

Carlos Galve

Partner

Alvaro Garcia

Associate

Manuel Mates Garcia

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

José Miguel Herrero

Founder and General Partner

Past deals in Madrid

Nailted

Seed Round in 2023
Nailted is a software company based in Alcorcón, Spain, founded in 2019, that focuses on enhancing company culture and employee engagement. The Nailted platform offers tools to measure employee satisfaction and motivation, providing an alignment framework based on industry best practices in feedback and people management. Its features include a measured dashboard, automated surveys, and an anonymous chat box, which collectively help organizations identify and address potential issues proactively. By streamlining processes that can be burdensome for managers and human resources teams, Nailted aims to facilitate a more engaged workforce and improve overall organizational performance.

Trucksters

Series A in 2022
Trucksters is a tech start-up based in Madrid, Spain, with the aim of connecting drivers and carriers to optimize long distance freight transport. We reduce the delivery times of long-distance road freight by as much as 50% by allowing trucks to be continuously on the move; Our technology enable our pool of professionals to drive in relays the same vehicle and optimize its idle times, without the cost of having two drivers per cabin.

Frenetic

Venture Round in 2021
Frenetic is a disrupting technology created for designing magnetic components using Artificial Intelligence techniques.

Card Dynamics

Seed Round in 2021
Card Dynamics is a B2B platform where issuers meet merchants to ensure the availability of their customers latest payment information

Bdeo

Series A in 2020
Bdeo Technologies SL offers automation services for claims and underwriting in the insurance sector through its visual intelligence platform. Founded in 2017 and based in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in Mexico City, Bdeo leverages artificial intelligence to analyze multimedia information and generate documentary evidence for insurance claims processing. The platform aims to improve the customer experience by streamlining the entire insurance journey, from underwriting to claim processing. It enables insurers to identify risks and damages in real-time, facilitating quicker assessments and decisions. This capability aids in fraud detection and expedites payments to customers when claims are approved.

Bag on Board

Venture Round in 2020
Bag on Board partners with airlines to offer their passengers a service to check-in their bags from anywhere in the city.

ApetEat

Seed Round in 2019
ApetEat is a digital corporate catering service that offers Mediterranean dishes. It has more than 70 dishes available to eat daily at the office. ApetEat service is based on 4 fundamental pillars which include product, service, technology, and commitment. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Smart Protection

Series A in 2019
In Smart Protection we protect Brands against online counterfeits. We are in constant search for the brightest talent to form the best engineering team and boost our technological platform with latest advancements in AI. Our technology identifies and removes illegal copies and improper usages of brands. We are specialized on two areas: Brand Protection, we protect products and brands belonging to all sectors and every scope of non-authorized usages. Content Protection, we protect movies, series, live broadcasting events, eSports, emissions and TV channels against piracy. With our platform the efficiency ratio rises up to a 95% regarding the removal of illegal counterfeits from identified copies. We are marketplaces and social media experts, as well as members of Google's TCRP Program (Trusted Copyright Removal Program), therefore it allows us to delist URLs at the highest speed and efficiency.

Trucksters

Seed Round in 2019
Trucksters is a tech start-up based in Madrid, Spain, with the aim of connecting drivers and carriers to optimize long distance freight transport. We reduce the delivery times of long-distance road freight by as much as 50% by allowing trucks to be continuously on the move; Our technology enable our pool of professionals to drive in relays the same vehicle and optimize its idle times, without the cost of having two drivers per cabin.

Bdeo

Venture Round in 2019
Bdeo Technologies SL offers automation services for claims and underwriting in the insurance sector through its visual intelligence platform. Founded in 2017 and based in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in Mexico City, Bdeo leverages artificial intelligence to analyze multimedia information and generate documentary evidence for insurance claims processing. The platform aims to improve the customer experience by streamlining the entire insurance journey, from underwriting to claim processing. It enables insurers to identify risks and damages in real-time, facilitating quicker assessments and decisions. This capability aids in fraud detection and expedites payments to customers when claims are approved.

Smart Protection

Seed Round in 2019
In Smart Protection we protect Brands against online counterfeits. We are in constant search for the brightest talent to form the best engineering team and boost our technological platform with latest advancements in AI. Our technology identifies and removes illegal copies and improper usages of brands. We are specialized on two areas: Brand Protection, we protect products and brands belonging to all sectors and every scope of non-authorized usages. Content Protection, we protect movies, series, live broadcasting events, eSports, emissions and TV channels against piracy. With our platform the efficiency ratio rises up to a 95% regarding the removal of illegal counterfeits from identified copies. We are marketplaces and social media experts, as well as members of Google's TCRP Program (Trusted Copyright Removal Program), therefore it allows us to delist URLs at the highest speed and efficiency.

Endado

Venture Round in 2019
Endado, based in Madrid, Spain, is an online retailer specializing in automotive parts and accessories. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including brake pads, filters, oils, mirrors, wipers, and buffer pads, all available through its online platform. In addition to selling spare parts at competitive prices, Endado provides auto repair consulting services, assisting customers in finding suitable mechanics for their vehicle needs. This comprehensive approach allows customers to save on both the purchase of automotive components and the maintenance and repair of their cars.

Bag on Board

Seed Round in 2018
Bag on Board partners with airlines to offer their passengers a service to check-in their bags from anywhere in the city.

Frenetic

Seed Round in 2018
Frenetic is a disrupting technology created for designing magnetic components using Artificial Intelligence techniques.

Persei Vivarium

Venture Round in 2018
Persei Vivarium is a digital health company focused on transforming real-world data related to disease management into high-quality clinical information. By leveraging technology, the company captures clinical data from healthcare professionals during their daily practice, as well as from patients through a mobile application designed for remote monitoring. This approach not only enhances the continuum of care but also provides valuable insights that can significantly advance research on various treatments. Through its efforts, Persei Vivarium aims to create comprehensive data collections for specific diseases, ultimately improving patient management and outcomes.

Celebrents

Seed Round in 2017
Marketplace specializing in events and celebrations

Smart Protection

Seed Round in 2017
In Smart Protection we protect Brands against online counterfeits. We are in constant search for the brightest talent to form the best engineering team and boost our technological platform with latest advancements in AI. Our technology identifies and removes illegal copies and improper usages of brands. We are specialized on two areas: Brand Protection, we protect products and brands belonging to all sectors and every scope of non-authorized usages. Content Protection, we protect movies, series, live broadcasting events, eSports, emissions and TV channels against piracy. With our platform the efficiency ratio rises up to a 95% regarding the removal of illegal counterfeits from identified copies. We are marketplaces and social media experts, as well as members of Google's TCRP Program (Trusted Copyright Removal Program), therefore it allows us to delist URLs at the highest speed and efficiency.

Citibox

Seed Round in 2016
Citibox is the software platform that automatically connects all couriers with online shoppers, allowing all parcels to be delivered conveniently and efficiently in low cost smart parcel boxes inside residential buildings, with no need for the receiver to be at home. Couriers benefit from a boost in productivity while online shoppers are able to safely receive their parcels in their building and to pick them up at their convenience. The company was founded by David Bernabeu, a serial entrepreneur, and has received support of top tier accelerators, business angels and VCs of the Spanish startup ecosystem.

Endado

Venture Round in 2016
Endado, based in Madrid, Spain, is an online retailer specializing in automotive parts and accessories. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including brake pads, filters, oils, mirrors, wipers, and buffer pads, all available through its online platform. In addition to selling spare parts at competitive prices, Endado provides auto repair consulting services, assisting customers in finding suitable mechanics for their vehicle needs. This comprehensive approach allows customers to save on both the purchase of automotive components and the maintenance and repair of their cars.

JoinUp

Seed Round in 2015
JoinUp Taxi, incorporated in 2012 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a technology-driven platform that enables users to book individual or shared taxi services through a mobile application. The company operates in major Spanish cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, and San Sebastian, and offers a range of vehicles, including VIP options, six and seven-seater taxis, and hybrid models. In addition to catering to individual customers, JoinUp Taxi has established a strong presence in the B2B sector by providing corporate clients with a dedicated interface that includes exclusive control features and user-friendly tools for employees. This comprehensive service ensures high-quality nationwide taxi availability while enhancing the overall user experience.

Endado

Seed Round in 2015
Endado, based in Madrid, Spain, is an online retailer specializing in automotive parts and accessories. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including brake pads, filters, oils, mirrors, wipers, and buffer pads, all available through its online platform. In addition to selling spare parts at competitive prices, Endado provides auto repair consulting services, assisting customers in finding suitable mechanics for their vehicle needs. This comprehensive approach allows customers to save on both the purchase of automotive components and the maintenance and repair of their cars.

Citibox

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Citibox is the software platform that automatically connects all couriers with online shoppers, allowing all parcels to be delivered conveniently and efficiently in low cost smart parcel boxes inside residential buildings, with no need for the receiver to be at home. Couriers benefit from a boost in productivity while online shoppers are able to safely receive their parcels in their building and to pick them up at their convenience. The company was founded by David Bernabeu, a serial entrepreneur, and has received support of top tier accelerators, business angels and VCs of the Spanish startup ecosystem.

Biddus

Seed Round in 2013
Biddus is an e-commerce platform that serves as an online marketplace with products covering electronics, appliances, sports equipment, household items and garden or hardware, furniture and office equipment, and everything related to the trousseau, babies, and kids. The platform allows buyers say what they want to buy and how much they are willing to pay for it. It sends sellers these demands and they compete to offer the best price to the buyer. Based in Madrid, Biddus was launched in 2013.

BiiCode

Seed Round in 2012
biicode is a C and C++ dependencies manager which makes code reuse simple. There are over 4.000.000 C/C++ developers in the world and both languages represent 20% of the world code. One can imply from these figures that C/C++ are two of the most relevant programming languages in the world with applications that range from de Videogame industry to Finance. There wasn’t an active deps manager for both and that is where biicode comes in: to solve the pain that reusing code in C/C++ meant.
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