Swanlaab Venture Factory

Swanlaab Venture Factory, established in 2014 and based in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital investment firm dedicated to supporting the growth of Spanish companies with global potential. The firm focuses on investing in business-to-business (B2B) technology sectors, including software, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. Swanlaab employs a systematic approach to identify promising projects, providing not just financial support but also strategic resources to accelerate their growth. With a diverse team of over 80 professionals from 15 different nationalities, the firm integrates seamlessly into the ventures it supports, aiming to minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency. Swanlaab prioritizes helping entrepreneurs expand into multiple international markets within 18 to 24 months, while maintaining rigorous oversight of its investments. The firm has a track record of advising more than 2,000 companies on their development and internationalization efforts, solidifying its role as a key player in fostering robust, scalable, and sustainable businesses in Spain.

Mark E. Kavelaars

Founder and CEO

Juan Revuelta

General Partner

Martin Rivas

Investment Partner

Zvi Schechter

Fund Manager

Verónica Trapa

Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in Spain

Pulpo

Venture Round in 2022
Pulpo is a fast-growing software startup, focused on changing the way companies manage their vehicles and fleet operations. Its cloud software solution helps companies to save time and money by making better decisions and working more efficiently. The company aims to facilitate the work of companies that have any type of vehicles, through effective and smart management of their fleet´s operations. Pulpo launched in 2016 as a Mexican-Spanish company specialized in vehicle management.

IriusRisk

Series B in 2022
IriusRisk is a provider of an automated threat modeling platform that enhances application security by integrating security measures into the software design and development process. Established in July 2015 in Huesca, Spain, by Stephen de Vries and Cristina Bentue, the company serves enterprise clients, including major banks and technology firms. Its platform conducts risk analysis and generates threat models for software applications during the design phase, offering recommendations to address identified risks and providing specific source code examples for secure implementation. By facilitating collaboration between security and development teams, IriusRisk helps organizations improve their speed-to-market while minimizing the risk of costly security flaws.

Sales Layer

Series B in 2022
Sales Layer is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) SaaS platform that enables businesses to efficiently upload, analyze, and enhance their product data. By providing a streamlined onboarding process and user-friendly interface, Sales Layer allows teams to showcase their products across various platforms and marketplaces with minimal effort, significantly reducing the time spent on data management. The platform integrates seamlessly with major selling channels like Google, Amazon, Shopify, and Magento, allowing brands to optimize their product information for improved sales performance. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with an additional office in London, Sales Layer serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Teka and AkzoNobel. Its services empower suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to centralize data, automate synchronization across sales channels, and enhance their overall product content, ultimately driving revenue growth.

ODILO

Series C in 2022
Odilo is a digital content management platform based in Cartagena, Spain, with additional offices in Madrid, Miami, Mexico City, and New York. The company specializes in providing software solutions that enable libraries, schools, universities, and other institutions to offer a wide range of digital content while ensuring compliance with copyright regulations. Odilo's comprehensive product suite facilitates the discovery, management, and distribution of both digital and print materials. By removing technology barriers, the platform empowers institutions to democratize access to education and enhance user experiences. The company focuses on developing innovative and user-friendly solutions that meet the evolving needs of public, private, and special interest libraries, positioning them for future success.

Unnax

Series B in 2021
Unnax is a Barcelona-based company that provides a banking-as-a-service platform through an application program interface (API). Founded in 2014, Unnax enables businesses to securely access financial data from customers and offers a variety of products designed to enhance customer experiences. Its services include payment initiation, bank aggregation, and data categorization, as well as financial indicators derived from both bank and non-bank sources. This comprehensive approach allows clients, ranging from large enterprises to small businesses, to integrate financial solutions seamlessly, thereby creating a more efficient and user-friendly service experience. Unnax's platform combines regulatory compliance, technological expertise, and innovative financial services to address common business challenges effectively.

IriusRisk

Series A in 2020
IriusRisk is a provider of an automated threat modeling platform that enhances application security by integrating security measures into the software design and development process. Established in July 2015 in Huesca, Spain, by Stephen de Vries and Cristina Bentue, the company serves enterprise clients, including major banks and technology firms. Its platform conducts risk analysis and generates threat models for software applications during the design phase, offering recommendations to address identified risks and providing specific source code examples for secure implementation. By facilitating collaboration between security and development teams, IriusRisk helps organizations improve their speed-to-market while minimizing the risk of costly security flaws.

ODILO

Venture Round in 2020
Odilo is a digital content management platform based in Cartagena, Spain, with additional offices in Madrid, Miami, Mexico City, and New York. The company specializes in providing software solutions that enable libraries, schools, universities, and other institutions to offer a wide range of digital content while ensuring compliance with copyright regulations. Odilo's comprehensive product suite facilitates the discovery, management, and distribution of both digital and print materials. By removing technology barriers, the platform empowers institutions to democratize access to education and enhance user experiences. The company focuses on developing innovative and user-friendly solutions that meet the evolving needs of public, private, and special interest libraries, positioning them for future success.

Sales Layer

Series A in 2020
Sales Layer is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) SaaS platform that enables businesses to efficiently upload, analyze, and enhance their product data. By providing a streamlined onboarding process and user-friendly interface, Sales Layer allows teams to showcase their products across various platforms and marketplaces with minimal effort, significantly reducing the time spent on data management. The platform integrates seamlessly with major selling channels like Google, Amazon, Shopify, and Magento, allowing brands to optimize their product information for improved sales performance. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with an additional office in London, Sales Layer serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Teka and AkzoNobel. Its services empower suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to centralize data, automate synchronization across sales channels, and enhance their overall product content, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Kompyte

Venture Round in 2019
Kompyte is a competitive intelligence tool that provides real-time insights into competitors' online strategies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Barcelona and Austin, Kompyte offers software that allows businesses to track, analyze, and respond to competitive changes effectively. Its platform compiles over 3.5 trillion data points annually, enabling users to monitor the digital strategies of their rivals and act swiftly on significant updates. Designed for professionals in product, marketing, and sales roles across more than 20 industries worldwide, Kompyte aims to enhance sales performance, marketing effectiveness, and product strategy through actionable intelligence.

MYSPHERA

Venture Round in 2018
MYSPHERA SL is a company based in Paterna, Spain, that specializes in developing location and process visibility solutions for the healthcare sector using Internet of Things (IoT) technology and real-time location systems (RTLS). Established in 2012, MYSPHERA offers a range of IoT devices and applications designed to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in acute care hospitals, senior living facilities, and patient homes. Its solutions include tracking systems for residents and nursing services, as well as alerts for patients. The company also provides various web applications, such as MYHOSPITAL, MYNURSING, and MYLOCS, which assist healthcare professionals and administrators in managing services effectively. By delivering actionable insights through smart sensors, MYSPHERA aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize resource management across healthcare organizations in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

IriusRisk

Venture Round in 2017
IriusRisk is a provider of an automated threat modeling platform that enhances application security by integrating security measures into the software design and development process. Established in July 2015 in Huesca, Spain, by Stephen de Vries and Cristina Bentue, the company serves enterprise clients, including major banks and technology firms. Its platform conducts risk analysis and generates threat models for software applications during the design phase, offering recommendations to address identified risks and providing specific source code examples for secure implementation. By facilitating collaboration between security and development teams, IriusRisk helps organizations improve their speed-to-market while minimizing the risk of costly security flaws.

Unnax

Series A in 2017
Unnax is a Barcelona-based company that provides a banking-as-a-service platform through an application program interface (API). Founded in 2014, Unnax enables businesses to securely access financial data from customers and offers a variety of products designed to enhance customer experiences. Its services include payment initiation, bank aggregation, and data categorization, as well as financial indicators derived from both bank and non-bank sources. This comprehensive approach allows clients, ranging from large enterprises to small businesses, to integrate financial solutions seamlessly, thereby creating a more efficient and user-friendly service experience. Unnax's platform combines regulatory compliance, technological expertise, and innovative financial services to address common business challenges effectively.

Sales Layer

Venture Round in 2017
Sales Layer is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) SaaS platform that enables businesses to efficiently upload, analyze, and enhance their product data. By providing a streamlined onboarding process and user-friendly interface, Sales Layer allows teams to showcase their products across various platforms and marketplaces with minimal effort, significantly reducing the time spent on data management. The platform integrates seamlessly with major selling channels like Google, Amazon, Shopify, and Magento, allowing brands to optimize their product information for improved sales performance. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with an additional office in London, Sales Layer serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Teka and AkzoNobel. Its services empower suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to centralize data, automate synchronization across sales channels, and enhance their overall product content, ultimately driving revenue growth.
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