ABOUT

We back seed stage companies in Spain with global ambitions
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We were founded in Barcelona in 2017 by the team behind Abac Capital and its network of industry veterans

We partner with great teams with a go get it mindset and a sheer passion to create the next big thing

We never compromise
on work ethics and integrity
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We put to work our operational and sector experience to fuel the growth of next-generation category leaders

We have an extensive network of operational advisors ready to move mountains for our portfolio companies

Initial ticket up to (€k)
100
Follow-on commitments up to (€k)
200
Invested in venture (€m)
162
Operating advisors
11

Investment Team

Borja Martinez de la Rosa
Borja co-founded Abac Capital and was a Partner at Apax Partners, accumulating over 20 years of investing experience in buyouts and early-stage deals. Prior to Apax Partners, he worked at Goldman Sachs and The Boston Consulting Group. Borja studied Business Administration at ESADE and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Borja is an avid cyclist and marathon runner.
Borja Martinez de la Rosa
Borja co-founded Abac Capital and was a Partner at Apax Partners, accumulating over 20 years of investing experience in buyouts and early-stage deals. Prior to Apax Partners, he worked at Goldman Sachs and The Boston Consulting Group. Borja studied Business Administration at ESADE and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Borja is an avid cyclist and marathon runner.
Joan Pina
Joan is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded four digital companies, including a fintech and insurtech company. Joan is the former Co-CEO of LetsBonus where under his leadership, the company expanded its international presence to 7 countries with more than 200 employees and was successfully exited. Previously, he developed his professional career at PwC in New York, Dublin and Barcelona. Joan received his Business Administration degree from Barcelona University and participated in an Executive Development program at IESE. Joan is a passionate triathlete and a mediocre beer homebrewer.
Joan Pina
Joan is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded four digital companies, including a fintech and insurtech company. Joan is the former Co-CEO of LetsBonus where under his leadership, the company expanded its international presence to 7 countries with more than 200 employees and was successfully exited. Previously, he developed his professional career at PwC in New York, Dublin and Barcelona. Joan received his Business Administration degree from Barcelona University and participated in an Executive Development program at IESE. Joan is a passionate triathlete and a mediocre beer homebrewer.
Artur Bardera
Artur worked at Nuclio, a Spanish venture capital firm, and at Conector, a Spanish accelerator, where he managed the portfolio and deal flow generation. Prior to Nuclio, he was at Bfab.my, where he led business development across Asia. Artur studied Business Administration at the University of Barcelona and he is a Teaching Assistant at ESADE. Artur is a Happy Socks loyal customer.
Artur Bardera
Artur worked at Nuclio, a Spanish venture capital firm, and at Conector, a Spanish accelerator, where he managed the portfolio and deal flow generation. Prior to Nuclio, he was at Bfab.my, where he led business development across Asia. Artur studied Business Administration at the University of Barcelona and he is a Teaching Assistant at ESADE. Artur is a Happy Socks loyal customer.
Anna Pellicer
Prior to joining Abac Capital, Anna interned at Ulabox, an e-commerce start-up, and in a non-profit organization in Peru as a Social Strategy Consultant. Anna holds a degree in Business Administration from ESADE (Barcelona) and did her exchange programme at the University of British Columbia (Canada), where she specialized in Sustainability. Anna is an eager sailor and snorkeler. Outside the office, you will find her by the sea.
Anna Pellicer
Prior to joining Abac Capital, Anna interned at Ulabox, an e-commerce start-up, and in a non-profit organization in Peru as a Social Strategy Consultant. Anna holds a degree in Business Administration from ESADE (Barcelona) and did her exchange programme at the University of British Columbia (Canada), where she specialized in Sustainability. Anna is an eager sailor and snorkeler. Outside the office, you will find her by the sea.

... and a large network of industry advisors

Portfolio

Devicare
Devicare develops Remote Patient Monitoring solutions and medical devices for the home care of chronic patients.
Devicare
Devicare develops Remote Patient Monitoring solutions and medical devices for the home care of chronic patients.
Mr.Noow
Mr. Noow is an app to discover, order and pay in your favourite restaurants. Download the app and enjoy a wait-free experience!
Mr.Noow
Mr. Noow is an app to discover, order and pay in your favourite restaurants. Download the app and enjoy a wait-free experience!
Brava Fabrics
Brava Fabrics designs fun cotton apparel handcrafted in local ateliers and sells it online and through retail stores.
Brava Fabrics
Brava Fabrics designs fun cotton apparel handcrafted in local ateliers and sells it online and through retail stores.
UpRing
UpRing is a mobile assistant helping better manage your personal and professional contacts.
UpRing
UpRing is a mobile assistant helping better manage your personal and professional contacts.
Innroute
Innroute is a digital aggregator of logistics operators connecting SMEs with service providers based on availability, location and budget.
Innroute
Innroute is a digital aggregator of logistics operators connecting SMEs with service providers based on availability, location and budget.
Catevering
Catevering is a marketplace for business catering, providing everything from meeting platters and team breakfast to meal plans, street-food events or pop-ups.
Catevering
Catevering is a marketplace for business catering, providing everything from meeting platters and team breakfast to meal plans, street-food events or pop-ups.
Bioento
Bioento Farm is a sustainable and circular economy business where high value bioactive products are generated.
Bioento
Bioento Farm is a sustainable and circular economy business where high value bioactive products are generated.
Cobee
Cobee is a B2B software platform for SMEs where companies can manage social benefits and travel expenses.
Cobee
Cobee is a B2B software platform for SMEs where companies can manage social benefits and travel expenses.
Project Lobster
Project Lobster is a lifestyle brand that offers designer accessible eyewear to anyone, anywhere in a simple and honest way.
Project Lobster
Project Lobster is a lifestyle brand that offers designer accessible eyewear to anyone, anywhere in a simple and honest way.
Closer2event
Closer2event is a tech company offering event/ticketing companies an interactive map that aggregates supply from players like Aribnb or Hotels Combined.
Closer2event
Closer2event is a tech company offering event/ticketing companies an interactive map that aggregates supply from players like Aribnb or Hotels Combined.
TaxDown
TaxDown is a tax software that helps taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money with the biggest refund possible
TaxDown
TaxDown is a tax software that helps taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money with the biggest refund possible
Payflow
Payflow is a financial services firm allowing employees to instantly access a portion of their already erned income through an instant app
Payflow
Payflow is a financial services firm allowing employees to instantly access a portion of their already erned income through an instant app
Rimbo
Rimbo is a deposit-free renting company offering tenants, landlords, and real estate agencies a secure solution to replace traditional deposits.
Rimbo
Rimbo is a deposit-free renting company offering tenants, landlords, and real estate agencies a secure solution to replace traditional deposits.
Reby
Reby is a mobility company involved in the design, construction, financing, and operation of public sharing transport infrastructure with presence in Southern Europe.
Reby
Reby is a mobility company involved in the design, construction, financing, and operation of public sharing transport infrastructure with presence in Southern Europe.
Taclia
Taclia is the software platform that empowers companies to manage their services in a whole new way, replacing manual processes and reducing costs.
Taclia
Taclia is the software platform that empowers companies to manage their services in a whole new way, replacing manual processes and reducing costs.
Amphora
Amphora is a third-party logistics software that offers an end-to-end solution for ecommerce companies (storage, packing, picking and shipping) by inegrating with them
Amphora
Amphora is a third-party logistics software that offers an end-to-end solution for ecommerce companies (storage, packing, picking and shipping) by inegrating with them
Trustiu
Trustiu is a marketplace of digital assets that guarantees the security and professionalism required for this type of transaction, safeguarding both seller and buyer in the process
Trustiu
Trustiu is a marketplace of digital assets that guarantees the security and professionalism required for this type of transaction, safeguarding both seller and buyer in the process
Nominis
Nominis is an online language learning EdTech platform targeting K-12 students through interactive stories
Nominis
Nominis is an online language learning EdTech platform targeting K-12 students through interactive stories
Qoala
Qoala is a browser extension that finds and applies discount codes on online stores and provides its users with cashback
Qoala
Qoala is a browser extension that finds and applies discount codes on online stores and provides its users with cashback
Kmina
Kmina is an online orthopaedic solutions company improving the lives of the elderly, dependent and people in rehabilitation.
Kmina
Kmina is an online orthopaedic solutions company improving the lives of the elderly, dependent and people in rehabilitation.
Food for Joe
Food for Joe is a petfood D2C company selling personalised high-quality, natural, fresh food under a subscription service
Food for Joe
Food for Joe is a petfood D2C company selling personalised high-quality, natural, fresh food under a subscription service

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