Caixa Capital Risc
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This is Spain's establishment VC - they're the corporate venture arm of CriteriaCaixa, which manages over €25 billion and is backed by la Caixa Foundation. They've been around since 2007 and have made 300+ investments, so they know what they're doing, but they're also exactly what you'd expect from a big Spanish bank's VC arm. The good news: they have serious capital staying power, they actually stick around for follow-on rounds, and they exit 20% more often than average. The reality check: they're not exactly known for being the fastest movers or most founder-friendly when it comes to terms. New CEO Jordi Ros comes from 20 years of traditional corporate finance, not startup-land.
- —Best for: Spanish/Portuguese B2B SaaS companies wanting patient capital and multiple follow-on rounds
- —Watch out for: Traditional corporate VC approach - expect slower decisions and bank-style due diligence
- —Known for: Strong exit track record and €500M+ fund size, but classic establishment investor mentality
Caixa Capital Risc invests in innovative companies in their initial stages of growth, mainly in Spain and Portugal, focusing on B2B SaaS and Deep Tech companies through Criteria Venture Tech, and biotechnology and life sciences through Criteria Bio Ventures. The fund targets companies that are redefining the future with transformative global vision through technology, particularly in software infrastructure, data, IoT, insurtech and cybersecurity.
They invest from Seed to Series B with €500M+ AUM, focusing on B2B SaaS and DeepTech companies. Their 100+ portfolio companies span life sciences, digital technology and industrial sectors, with deals typically ranging €0.5-20 million.
Appointed CEO in March 2025 after nearly 20 years with CriteriaCaixa, focused on industrial participations and financial analysis. Previously portfolio manager for CriteriaCaixa's diversification portfolio and board member of Aigües de Barcelona since 2014.
Managing Director leading tech investments at Caixa Capital Risc and quoted in press discussing strategic Series A funding rounds. Known for supporting companies through multiple funding stages and executing on ambitious scaling plans.
Principal at Criteria Venture Tech, quoted discussing investment decisions around energy infrastructure and digital-twin technology companies. Part of the core investment team evaluating deep tech opportunities.
Investment team member actively representing the fund at major industry events like SaaStock Dublin, meeting with founders and providing insights on investment thesis and portfolio support.
Investment team member attending key industry events and recognized internally for curating comprehensive market analysis like the LLM Infrastructure Stack Market Map, demonstrating deep sector expertise.
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