Big Sur Ventures

Big Sur Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm established in 2021, co-founded by Pablo Ventura and Jaime Medina. The firm positions itself as an early-stage investor, primarily targeting Seed and Pre-Seed rounds, with a clear commitment to partnering closely with exceptional founders to build impactful technology companies. Their investment philosophy emphasizes not just capital infusion but also active support and personal engagement with their portfolio companies, aiming to help them navigate the challenges of early growth and scale.

The firm's investment strategy is broad yet focused on high-growth technology sectors. Big Sur Ventures shows a keen interest in areas such as B2B SaaS, fintech, proptech, deep tech, artificial intelligence, and health tech, among others. They seek out innovative solutions that address significant market needs and demonstrate strong potential for disruption. Their approach involves a hands-on partnership, leveraging their network and expertise to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to further funding rounds for their portfolio companies.

Big Sur Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €200,000 to €700,000, which translates to approximately $214,000 to $749,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. This initial investment is often followed by significant capital injections in subsequent rounds, with the potential to invest up to €2 million per company over their lifecycle. The firm successfully closed its first fund at €20 million in 2021, demonstrating its capacity to support a diverse portfolio of promising startups. This capital base allows them to be a consistent and reliable partner for their chosen ventures as they progress through critical development stages.