Criteria Venture Tech is a tech-focused venture capital fund that invests in early and growth-stage startups across Europe. With a particular emphasis on Spain and Portugal, the fund targets businesses in B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, Data, Climate Tech, and Enterprise SaaS. It operates as an evergreen fund, backed by over €26 billion in assets under management from CriteriaCaixa, allowing for a long-term investment strategy.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Launched in 2018, SPRINT is a UK-based program designed to drive innovation and growth in the space sector by facilitating collaborations between small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and leading UK universities. The program provides businesses with access to academic expertise, facilities, and funding to accelerate the development of new products and services enabled through space technologies.
Location: Elche, Spain
JME Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology startups. The firm focuses on supporting companies with global ambitions, providing both capital and strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
Location: http://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelgil
Founded in 1984, GMV is a Spanish private capital technology business group with an international presence, employing over 3,300 professionals. Initially focused on the space and defense sectors, GMV has diversified its operations into areas such as aeronautics, intelligent transportation systems, automotive, cybersecurity, healthcare, and digital public service
Location: Madrid, Spain
Space is a global leader in SpaceTech investment, specializing in supporting and scaling innovative companies in the space sector. With a portfolio exceeding 100 SpaceTech companies, Seraphim has established itself as the most active and prolific SpaceTech investment group worldwide.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Lunar Ventures is a highly technical DeepTech venture capital firm with a unique specialization in early-stage software-first innovation, making it highly relevant for space companies building computational and AI-driven systems.By investing at the convergence of machine learning, aerospace autonomy, and scalable computation for extreme environments, Lunar Ventures plays a critical role in advancing the NewSpace software stack—even if it does not invest in launchers or hardware platforms directly.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Turenne Capital is an independent private equity firm owned by its management team, with nearly €2 billion in assets under management. The firm supports companies, start-ups, SMEs, and mid-caps with equity financing at each stage of their development throughout France. Turenne Capital draws on sector expertise and dedicated teams in healthcare, industrial and deep tech startups, hospitality, B2B services for engineering players, and environmental services sectors. With a mission-driven approach since 2023, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies in their CSR initiatives, promoting the sharing of value creation.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Karista is an independent early-stage venture capital firm based in Paris, France. Over the past two decades, Karista has invested in more than 100 companies, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs in sectors such as Health, Digital, Technology, and NewSpace. The firm emphasizes providing more than just capital, offering mentorship, resources, and a strong network to help portfolio companies grow and succeed.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Innovacom is a French venture capital firm specializing in digital and deep tech investments. With over €1 billion invested in more than 300 companies, Innovacom has been instrumental in supporting startups that lead technological innovation across various sectors.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Happiness Capital is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm established in 2017 under the Lee Kum Kee Group. The firm adopts a unique investment philosophy centered on the "Happiness Return," aiming to support startups that contribute positively to society while achieving financial success.
Location: Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Crédit Mutuel Innovation (CMI) stands out among European venture capital investors for its strong commitment to SpaceTech, DeepTech, and dual-use sectors. By offering long-term, patient capital and maintaining minority positions, CMI supports technological champions through critical phases of industrialization, commercialization, and international scaling.
Location: Paris, France
Blast.Club is a private investment club founded by Anthony Bourbon, enabling members to invest in exclusive startup funding rounds. The club offers access to a curated selection of investment opportunities, allowing members to co-invest alongside experienced entrepreneurs. The investment process is entirely digital, providing a streamlined experience for investors.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France