
Faraday Venture Partners
Description
Faraday Venture Partners is a distinctive private investors club based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in early-stage venture capital. Founded with the mission to democratize access to venture investing for private individuals and family offices, Faraday pools capital from its members to invest in innovative projects and high-potential teams. Their unique model allows for a diversified portfolio for their investors while providing significant capital and strategic support to promising startups, primarily within the European tech ecosystem.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, focusing on companies with disruptive technologies and scalable business models. Faraday Venture Partners maintains a broad sector focus, actively seeking opportunities across areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, Deep Tech, Health Tech, and advanced E-commerce solutions. While their core geographic footprint is in Spain and Portugal, they also extend their reach to other promising European markets, identifying ventures poised for international growth and market leadership.
Faraday Venture Partners typically deploys initial investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, demonstrating their commitment to supporting startups in their critical early phases. Beyond the initial capital injection, Faraday often participates in follow-on rounds, helping portfolio companies secure additional funding as they scale. The firm emphasizes active involvement, leveraging its extensive network of private investors and industry experts to provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to crucial resources. As of recent reports, Faraday Venture Partners has reportedly invested in over 60 companies, showcasing their significant activity and impact within the European startup landscape.
Investor Profile
Faraday Venture Partners has backed more than 82 startups, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 22 rounds, about 27% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, Germany, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Internet.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $100K – $500K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (43%)
- Series Unknown (17%)
- Series A (12%)
- Series C (7%)
- Series B (7%)
- Angel (5%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Secondary Market (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- Spain (88%)
- Germany (6%)
- France (2%)
- Belgium (1%)
- Colombia (1%)
- United States (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Internet
- B2b
- Health Care
- Professional Services
- E-learning
- Education
- Food And Beverage
- Retail
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