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Adara Ventures

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Adara Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Trident Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
TVM Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
Criteria Venture Tech
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 5
Bankinter
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 4
Benhamou Global Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 4
Orza Investments
Europe, Pais Vasco, Spain, San Sebastian
Co-Investments: 3
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Amadeus Capital Partners
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 8
Inveready
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does Adara Ventures often collaborate with?

LC
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, German
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AM
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 1
AA
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JM
Europe, Andalucia, Spain, Málaga
Shared Deals: 1
JM
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Adara Ventures?

TandemTrace

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

TandemTrace is a cybersecurity startup that is transforming the way organizations defend themselves in an era of AI-powered attacks.

Cyber Security
SeedJul 10, 2025
TuringDream

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

TuringDream redefines education. Deeply personal, broadly available, and substantially cheaper.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechEducation
SeedJul 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,080,356
Acoru

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Acoru is a cybersecurity company that develops an AI-driven platform that focuses on proactive fraud and scam prevention.

Cyber SecurityFraud DetectionGenerative AIIdentity Management
SeedApr 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,562,044
Corinex

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Corinex is a leading provider of BPL-based grid flexibility solutions

Communications InfrastructureEnergyInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Wirescan

Halden, Ostfold, Norway

Wirescan provides real-time diagnosis and condition monitoring systems to manage installed electric signal cables.

Asset ManagementReal TimeSoftware
Series UnknownApr 2, 2025
Quibim

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Quibim is a radiomics company specializing in quantitative imaging of biomarkers and medical applications in precision medicine.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Series AJan 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Intelex Vision

Chatham, Medway, United Kingdom

IntelexVision is a platform that provides real-time behavioral and threat analysis solutions using artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Predictive AnalyticsSoftware
Series AJan 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,817,919
JOTELULU

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Jotelulu is a cloud platform that transforms small IT companies into cloud service providers.

Cloud ComputingIaaSInformation TechnologyPaaSSaaSTelecommunications
Series UnknownDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,140,697
SatVu

London, England, United Kingdom

SatVu - An Earth Observation and satellite imagery analytics company deriving insights into economic activity

AerospaceAnalyticsGeospatial
Series UnknownNov 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,677,228
Cyber Guru

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Cyber Guru develops a cybersecurity awareness training platform to improve the security of individuals and organizations.

Cyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
Series BOct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $24,894,469