The top 50 Spain venture investors
Roughly 800 Spain investors backed equity deals this year so far, creating a competitive landscape where strategic positioning is crucial. To differentiate themselves, top firms like Kibo Ventures are aggressively pursuing deals in high-growth areas like AI, industrials, and climate … The post The top 50 Spain venture investors appeared first on CB Insights Research .
In a highly competitive landscape, Spain's venture capital scene is witnessing a surge in activity, with roughly 800 investors backing equity deals this year alone. This intense environment has prompted top firms to strategically position themselves in high-growth areas such as AI, industrials, and climate tech, in order to capture outsized returns. To identify the top 50 venture investors in Spain, CB Insights Research analyzed the dealmaking activity of hundreds of investors using predictive signals. The list highlights firms that are building the strongest foundations for portfolio success, with a focus on their recent investments and exit track records.
Kibo Ventures emerges as the top-ranked venture investor in Spain, with 33 startup deals since 2023 (as of September 30, 2025). The firm has made a significant impact in the AI sector, backing sustainability intelligence platform Clarity AI and industrial robotics startup Theker. Kibo's aggressive pursuit of deals in high-growth areas has not only differentiated it from competitors but also positioned it to achieve substantial returns.
Ysios Capital Partners leads the list in terms of the quality of its recent investments, with an average Mosaic score of 715 out of 1,000. This higher-than-average score is a testament to the firm's ability to identify and support top-performing startups. Notable investments in Ysios's portfolio include regenerative medicine startup Neurona Therapeutics, which develops off-the-shelf cell therapies for neurological disorders like epilepsy, and genetic medicine company SpliceBio, which has secured $196 million in total funding from co-investors such as Novartis Venture Funds.
Kibo Ventures also boasts an impressive exit track record, having backed 12 startups since 2018 that have gone on to exit. Among the biggest exits in the fund's history are monthly car subscription service Bipi, which was acquired by RCI Banque, and global payment platform Flywire, which went public in May 2021.
The methodology employed by CB Insights involved reviewing the dealmaking activity of hundreds of Spain investors who fund private-market startups in exchange for equity. The investors were ranked based on their performance, with a focus on the quality of their investments and exit track records. This comprehensive analysis allowed CB Insights to identify the top 50 venture investors in Spain, providing valuable insights into the competitive landscape and the strategies that these firms are employing to succeed.
In conclusion, the Spanish venture capital scene is characterized by intense competition, with top firms like Kibo Ventures and Ysios Capital Partners leading the way in terms of deal activity, investment quality, and exit performance. As the market continues to evolve, these investors will play a crucial role in shaping the future of high-growth sectors such as AI, industrials, and climate tech. Venture firms are encouraged to reach out to analyst@cbinsights.com to ensure their full portfolio is represented in CB Insights' coverage, allowing them to track their deals in real time and stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic market.
