
Adara Ventures
Description
Adara Ventures is a prominent European venture capital firm specializing in early-stage Deep Tech investments across Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland. The firm is dedicated to backing B2B companies leveraging disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Big Data, and Quantum Computing. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying foundational technologies with the potential to transform industries and generate significant societal impact, aiming to support companies that are building the future of enterprise technology.
Adara Ventures typically targets Seed and Series A rounds, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive network. Their initial cheque sizes generally range from €1 million to €5 million, demonstrating a commitment to substantial early-stage support. This allows them to be a lead investor or a significant co-investor, actively participating in the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies. They also reserve capital for follow-on investments, supporting their ventures through subsequent funding rounds as they scale.
With a robust track record spanning over two decades, Adara Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of over 40 companies. The firm has successfully nurtured numerous startups from inception to significant growth and exit. Notable successes include AlienVault, a cybersecurity firm acquired by AT&T, and Jobandtalent, a leading digital temporary staffing platform. Their latest fund, Adara Ventures V, closed at €120 million in 2023, further enhancing their capacity to invest in the next generation of Deep Tech innovators and solidifying their reputation as a key player in the European tech ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Adara Ventures has backed more than 76 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 38 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (38%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series Unknown (20%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Series D (1%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Series E (1%)
Country Focus
- Spain (49%)
- United States (24%)
- United Kingdom (20%)
- Italy (3%)
- Portugal (1%)
- Israel (1%)
- Canada (1%)
- Norway (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Cyber Security
- Cloud Computing
- Saas
- Network Security
- Security
- Analytics
- Developer Apis
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