A new fund is added to the Barcelona tech ecosystem. Masiaendowed with 20 million euros, is officially launched today by the team behind Aldea Venturesrecognized actor in pan-European venture capital. Its particularity, a “collective” model bringing together experienced founders and operators, with the mission of making Barcelona one of the most influential technological hubs in Europe.
An initiative rooted locally, open to Europe
Masia does not present herself as a traditional fund, but as “” A unique collective of founders and funders, all linked to Barcelona, with a shared desire to help each other »». The fund aims to finance 60 startups in pre-embarking and primingwith a positioning resolutely turned towards rupture technologies.
The initial portfolio already has Nine startups :: FERMAT, BIORCE, ZYMVOL BIOMODELING, CAPUBLY, IMA HEALTH, Oliva, Careeros, Spock and GALTEA. All were financed in co-investment with around twenty European specialized micro-foundations. “” This shows that we were right: the tech founders of Barcelona are more international than ever »»explains the team.
Barcelona at a inflection point
According to Masia, three dynamics currently converge:
- The growing maturity of the local ecosystem : The first local founders make exits and reinvest.
- The massive arrival of international entrepreneurs : In 2024, two thirds of tech startups created in Barcelona included at least one foreign founder.
- The need for international VCs of a reliable local relay : European micro-founders and investors are seeking to anchor themselves in the Barcelona scene via well-connected local partners.
“” We believe that Barcelona is at a rocking point. »» The fund approach is to connect the Barcelona founders to international investors, and integrate the international founders installed in Barcelona into the local fabric.
A co-investment strategy with the new generation VC
Masia claims an active co-investment policy with The new generation of European micro-foundations :: MoDonfire, Outsized Ventures, übermorgen Ventures, Lunar Ventures, Nina Capital, Concept Venturesor the impact fund MUSTARD SEED MAZE. These actors embody according to Masia “A new generation of fund managers – capital entrepreneurs”.
This strategy allows the fund to maximize synergies between ecosystems and give local startups quick access to specialized capital networks.
A collective of LPS involved, not just investors
Masia’s round of table is made up of founders and experienced operators Having founded, developed or assigned technological companies. These Limited Partners (LPS) bring much more than capital: “They help identify the best founders, and support the new generation with time, advice and their confidence networks. »»
Among the fund’s advisers are Elisenda Bou-Balust, Philippe Gelis, Albert Nieto Riera And Albert Castellsall from the Barcelona tech ecosystem.
An ambition asserted for the future
Masia plans to deploy all of its fund over the next two years. “If you are developing a daring project in Barcelona, or if you are a Barcelona founder abroad, we would be delighted to exchange with you. »»
