Kibo Ventures Partners

Kibo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in early-stage investments in digital companies. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on seed and early-stage startups, primarily targeting pre-Series A and Series A funding rounds. Kibo Ventures invests globally, with a particular emphasis on Europe, the United States, and Latin America, allocating between €2 million and €5 million per investment, typically seeking a minority ownership stake of 10% to 20%. The firm is particularly interested in sectors such as internet and direct marketing retail, online services, systems software, digital technology, telecommunications, and consumer and enterprise software. Kibo Ventures is managed by a team of experienced professionals who actively engage with their portfolio companies, supporting their growth and fostering co-investment opportunities.

Vicente Bouza

Managing Director, Nzyme Fund

Fernando Díaz-Solís

Managing Director, Nzyme

Sonia Fernandez

Partner

Joaquin Rebuelta

Partner

Aquilino Pena

Co-Founder and Partner

Teo Ruiz

Operating Partner

Juan Lopez

Partner

Javier Torremocha

Co-Founder and Partner

Jordi Vidal

Partner

Juan L. Santamaría

Partner and Managing Director, Nzyme

Past deals in Catalonia

Mitiga Solutions

Series A in 2024
Mitiga Solutions, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in data science solutions aimed at evaluating and managing volcanic hazards, as well as other natural risks. The firm offers a computational platform known as TAULA, which addresses various natural hazards, including volcanic eruptions, sandstorms, and wildfires. Mitiga's services encompass predictive analytics, an early warning system, weather and catastrophe risk modeling, and scientific visualization tools. These solutions are designed to anticipate the impact of natural hazards before they occur, monitor them in real-time, and assess their effects afterward. Additionally, Mitiga provides climate risk intelligence through its EarthScan™ platform, enabling organizations in sectors such as aviation, insurance, and humanitarian efforts to analyze and act on their exposure to climate risks. Established in 2018, the company is backed by notable investors such as Kibo Ventures and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund.

Mitiga Solutions

Series A in 2023
Mitiga Solutions, S.L. is a Barcelona-based company that specializes in data science solutions aimed at evaluating and managing volcanic hazards, as well as other natural risks. The firm offers a computational platform known as TAULA, which addresses various natural hazards, including volcanic eruptions, sandstorms, and wildfires. Mitiga's services encompass predictive analytics, an early warning system, weather and catastrophe risk modeling, and scientific visualization tools. These solutions are designed to anticipate the impact of natural hazards before they occur, monitor them in real-time, and assess their effects afterward. Additionally, Mitiga provides climate risk intelligence through its EarthScan™ platform, enabling organizations in sectors such as aviation, insurance, and humanitarian efforts to analyze and act on their exposure to climate risks. Established in 2018, the company is backed by notable investors such as Kibo Ventures and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund.

Mascoteros

Seed Round in 2017
Mascoteros Digital Factory, S.L. is an online marketplace headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in pet products and services. Founded in 2008, it has established itself as a leading ecommerce platform in the pet industry, featuring a network of 300 pet shops and offering 35,000 items from 520 brands. The company operates primarily in Spain and Portugal, providing customers with a diverse catalog at competitive prices and efficient delivery services. As a marketplace, Mascoteros does not hold inventory; instead, it integrates real-time catalog, pricing, and stock information from various sellers, allowing users to conveniently order online and have products delivered to their homes.

Vilynx

Series A in 2017
Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform for managing video content, enhancing viewer engagement, and providing detailed analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx enables users to publish, edit, store, share, and browse videos effectively. The platform allows users to create engaging summaries, add rich metadata for improved search capabilities, and generate interactive video clips that attract audience attention. Utilizing machine learning technology, Vilynx enhances video personalization and helps publishers increase viewer engagement, with metrics showing significant improvements in video views and viewing time. The platform also provides comprehensive data analytics, offering insights into viewer behavior and content performance. Through its APIs, clients can access dashboards that reveal which parts of their videos are most engaging, ultimately aiming to maximize audience interaction and boost advertising revenue.

Apartum

Series A in 2017
Apartum is a vacation rental comparison platform that streamlines the search for holiday apartments by connecting users with multiple rental agencies. Founded in 2013 and based in Barcelona, Spain, Apartum enables customers to compare a wide range of available apartments across various key criteria, such as price, location, reviews, and photographs, all on a single page. The platform employs an algorithm that identifies properties listed by multiple providers, ensuring that users can access the best available prices. Covering over 50 destinations in popular cities worldwide, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, and Buenos Aires, Apartum simplifies the booking process for travelers seeking affordable and suitable accommodations.

Captio

Venture Round in 2016
Captio is a Barcelona-based platform that specializes in business and travel expense management. Founded in 2009, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to capture receipts and invoices with their smartphones. The platform automatically extracts relevant data from these documents, facilitating the generation and submission of expense claims without the need for manual entry. By streamlining the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, Captio helps organizations enhance expense control and identify potential savings, while also mitigating risks associated with fraud. In 2018, Captio became a subsidiary of Certify Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the expense management sector.

PromoFarma.com

Venture Round in 2016
PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Worldsensing

Series A in 2015
Worldsensing is a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, specializing in low-power wireless sensing networks. The company has developed comprehensive applications for smart cities and industrial sectors, focusing on mobility and industrial solutions. Its mobility portfolio includes Bitcarrier, a real-time traffic flow management system, and Fastprk, a widely recognized smart parking solution. In industrial applications, Worldsensing offers the LS-G6 platform, which monitors assets in challenging locations such as bridges, tunnels, and power lines. Founded in 2010, the company has secured funding through various investment rounds, with notable contributions from Fundación Jose Manuel Entrecanales and Kibo Ventures. Worldsensing has received multiple accolades for its innovations, including awards for Fastprk and Bitcarrier, and its CEO, Ignasi Vilajosana, was named the first Spanish Endeavor Entrepreneur in 2014. With offices in Barcelona and London, the company employs a team of over 40 professionals dedicated to enhancing infrastructure through advanced sensing technologies.

Winko Games

Seed Round in 2015
Winko Games SL is a mobile game development company based in Barcelona, Spain, established in 2014. The company specializes in creating core games that provide entertainment and immersive experiences for users, particularly children. Winko Games focuses on designing games that foster creativity and imagination, offering unique universes and environments where players can engage in fun and educational activities. The team consists of passionate artists, developers, and game designers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality gaming experiences for mobile devices.

iContainers

Seed Round in 2015
iContainers Solutions SL operates a web platform that facilitates the comparison and management of maritime shipments for importers and exporters. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with additional offices in Miami, Florida; Rotterdam, the Netherlands; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the company allows users to search, book, and track container shipments without intermediaries. iContainers provides a streamlined service that enables businesses to browse shipping options, compare real-time rates, and manage their shipments efficiently, including door-to-door pickup options. With over ten years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, iContainers leverages technology to simplify the shipping process, having handled more than 6,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the previous year.

Captio

Series A in 2015
Captio is a Barcelona-based platform that specializes in business and travel expense management. Founded in 2009, the company offers a mobile application that allows users to capture receipts and invoices with their smartphones. The platform automatically extracts relevant data from these documents, facilitating the generation and submission of expense claims without the need for manual entry. By streamlining the expense management process into a single, paperless workflow, Captio helps organizations enhance expense control and identify potential savings, while also mitigating risks associated with fraud. In 2018, Captio became a subsidiary of Certify Inc., further expanding its capabilities in the expense management sector.

PromoFarma.com

Venture Round in 2014
PromoFarma.com is the leading online marketplace of consumer health and wellness products, enabling thousands of customers to purchase the best beauty, baby and health products directly from hundreds of pharmacies and other health merchants. Founded in Barcelona, PromoFarma.com is operating in Spain, but it's already planning to export its successful business model abroad. The company's innovative model is based on Spanish high retail pharmacies for a quick and profitable delivery of quality products from the most renowned brands. It is a new business model that combines online sales of consumer health products with the added value of their delivery from the local pharmacy channel. This marketplace enables users to order online and receive products at home with trust, transparency and convenience guaranteed. The company bases its value proposal on a wide catalog of 30.000 items, the best prices and an excellent delivery service. Currently, PromoFarma.com has a network of 300 pharmacies across Spain and more than 150.000 buyers, getting strong brand recognition thanks for its TV campaigns. PromoFarma.com is transforming the online health challenge into a marketplace that provides confidence to consumers who are interested in healthcare products with the highest pharmaceutical features. PromoFarma.com has been recognized by the magazine Actualidad Económica as one of the Best Spanish Startups for its innovation, talent and youth. Furthermore, in 2014 and 2015 it has been awarded with the popular prize of “Best Beauty and Personal Care Webshop”.

Omnidrone

Series A in 2014
Omnidrone is a video game developer based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in games for tablets and mobile platforms. Founded by industry veterans with extensive experience at major gaming companies, Omnidrone focuses on creating innovative online games that leverage advanced technology and creative design. The company aims to enhance the gaming experience by incorporating virtual reality and three-dimensional effects into its offerings, catering to the growing demand for immersive gameplay on mobile devices.
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