Finaves

Finaves is a venture capital fund established in 2000 by IESE Business School to support early-stage companies within its community and Spain's broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. The fund focuses on investing in individuals with the courage to start their own ventures, offering a range of resources and contacts to help entrepreneurs realize their business visions and develop into conscious leaders with clear purposes. Finaves partners with entrepreneurs who have responsible strategies to achieve their goals and are committed to long-term projects, believing that building a company begins with building oneself.

The fund's investment thesis targets seed and pre-Series A stages, with investment amounts ranging from €100,000 to €500,000. Finaves employs a co-investment strategy with other venture capital firms and maintains an agnostic approach to sectors and business models, focusing solely on the Spanish market. The fund provides privileged access to IESE's extensive network of alumni and faculty, offering startups exclusive connections to a diverse, high-quality talent pool. Additionally, Finaves offers comprehensive support to portfolio companies without interfering in daily operations, acting as a trusted, transparent, and available partner throughout the business journey.

Over its 20-year history, Finaves has invested in more than 50 companies, contributing to the creation of thousands of jobs and raising a total of €15 million. Notable companies supported by Finaves include Advance Medical, Cooltra, Worldsensing, Kubi Wireless, and Nexenta. The fund's success is attributed to its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, providing strategic advice, and leveraging its extensive network to drive the growth and success of its business partners. Finaves continues to play a pivotal role in IESE's entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting the development of new ventures, innovation, and growth within Spain's startup landscape.