
Dozen Investments
Description
Dozen Investments is a Barcelona-based venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage technology companies across Spain and Europe. Established to support innovative startups, the firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking to identify and back disruptive business models with significant growth potential. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term partnerships with founders, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to a robust network.
The firm's investment strategy is sector-agnostic but shows a clear inclination towards scalable solutions in areas such as SaaS, fintech, e-commerce, and deep tech. Dozen Investments seeks companies demonstrating strong product-market fit, a clear path to monetization, and, crucially, exceptional management teams capable of executing ambitious visions. They often engage in co-investment strategies, collaborating with other venture capital funds, family offices, and business angels to provide more substantial funding and broader support to their portfolio companies.
Dozen Investments typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, which translates to approximately $108,000 to $540,000 based on recent exchange rates. This initial investment can be followed by subsequent rounds as companies achieve key milestones and demonstrate continued growth. As of early 2024, the firm has built a diverse portfolio, with publicly available data indicating at least 16 investments across various innovative sectors, reflecting their commitment to fostering the next generation of European tech leaders. Their hands-on approach aims to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies, contributing to the vibrant startup ecosystem in Spain and beyond.
Investor Profile
Dozen Investments has backed more than 31 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Private Equity rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Retail, Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $108K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (58%)
- Series Unknown (16%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Series A (6%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (6%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
Country Focus
- Spain (94%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Retail
- Information Technology
- Mobile Apps
- Real Estate
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Gaming
- Cosmetics
- E-learning
- Food And Beverage
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