
Mola
Description
Mola Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The fund is dedicated to investing in technology startups, primarily focusing on the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Its geographical scope extends across Spain and Latin America, identifying promising ventures with high growth potential in these dynamic markets. Mola Capital positions itself as a crucial partner for nascent tech companies, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and network access to help them scale.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to early-stage support. Mola Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, which translates to approximately $108,000 to $540,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. This flexible range allows them to accommodate various needs of startups at their foundational stages. To date, Mola Capital has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 50 technology startups, demonstrating their active participation and significant impact within the startup ecosystems of Spain and Latin America.
Mola Capital's inaugural fund, Mola Capital I, successfully raised €10 million, underscoring investor confidence in their investment thesis and team. Beyond initial funding, the firm is known for its hands-on approach and willingness to participate in follow-on rounds, providing continuous support as their portfolio companies mature. Their strategic focus on technology sectors, combined with a deep understanding of the Spanish and Latin American markets, enables Mola Capital to identify and nurture disruptive innovations, contributing significantly to the regional startup landscape.
Investor Profile
Mola has backed more than 42 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 64% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, Argentina.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Education.
- Typical check size: $108K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (79%)
- Series Unknown (7%)
- Pre Seed (7%)
- Series A (5%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
Country Focus
- Spain (74%)
- United States (7%)
- Argentina (7%)
- Germany (2%)
- Greece (2%)
- Brazil (2%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Software
- Education
- Internet
- Mobile
- Customer Service
- Edtech
- Social Media
- Marketplace
- Apps
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