Kibo Ventures

Kibo Ventures is a Spanish venture capital firm founded in 2012, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The firm focuses on empowering innovative European tech entrepreneurs to tackle significant challenges and scale their businesses globally. Kibo Ventures combines operational expertise and investment acumen, leveraging an extensive network across Europe and the United States, including renowned founders, investors, and corporate leaders. The firm is committed to creating a positive global impact by integrating social and environmental considerations into its investment decisions, aiming for outstanding returns.

The firm's investment strategy centers on early-stage companies poised for global expansion. Kibo Ventures typically leads or co-leads pre-Series A or Series A funding rounds, focusing on B2B sectors with a bias towards deep tech and impact-driven businesses. The initial investment range is €2 million to €6 million, targeting 10-20% ownership stakes. The firm seeks teams building global companies that leverage local development and operations while scaling in larger markets, favoring those with proven product-market fit and readiness for massive scaling. Kibo Ventures is open to co-investing with the right partners.

Kibo Ventures has a strong track record of supporting its portfolio companies beyond capital investment. The firm has assisted in recruiting over 100 key employees for its portfolio companies, several of which have grown to employ over 200 individuals. Additionally, Kibo Ventures has supported its portfolio companies through strategic guidance, networking, and sales initiatives, resulting in over $4 billion in total portfolio value. The firm has also facilitated 14+ relevant exits, selling companies to prominent global firms, and has seen 64% of Fund II companies exit or raise Series B+ funding rounds. This track record underscores Kibo Ventures' commitment to fostering growth and delivering value to its portfolio companies.