Kiboventures
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Kibo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Spain that invests in and supports startup founders. It is presented as an investor rather than an operating company.
Also known as Kibo Nzyme · Kibo Ventures
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Kibo Ventures is a European technology investment platform founded in 2012 with the stated mission of backing European founders addressing large technology challenges and helping them scale internationally. The firm operates two strategies: a venture capital business investing in early-stage technology companies, and a private equity business branded Kibo Nzyme, focused on accelerating the transformation of established companies through technology adoption and market consolidation.
The firm reports having grown from an initial €43m fund to more than €500m raised across six funds, with a team of 25 professionals described as experienced operators and investors. Its stated portfolio covers 81 companies with 22 exits, including a Nasdaq IPO and trade sales to acquirers such as Apple, Airbnb, CrowdStrike and PayPal. Founders publicly associated with the firm on its own site include those of Job&Talent, Devo and Onum, Flywire, CoverWallet, Vilynx/Cala and Mitiga.
Founding story
Kibo Ventures was established in 2012 around the premise that entrepreneurship and technology differentiation drive company building, with a mission to empower European founders to tackle major technology challenges and scale globally.
Business model
Kibo Ventures manages pooled investment funds across venture capital and private equity strategies, deploying limited partner capital into technology companies and realising returns through exits such as trade sales and public listings.
Revenue derives from managing investment funds across its venture capital and private equity strategies.
Traction
The firm reports more than €500m raised across six funds since an initial €43m vehicle, 81 portfolio companies, 22 exits including a Nasdaq IPO and sales to Apple, Airbnb, CrowdStrike and PayPal, and a team of 25 professionals.
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Market position
Kibo Ventures presents itself as an established European technology investor, citing 81 portfolio companies, 22 exits including a Nasdaq IPO, and more than €500m in assets under management across six funds.
The firm frames its differentiation around a dual venture capital and private equity approach under one philosophy, hands-on operational support from a team of former operators, repeat relationships with founders, and a global network of co-investors and corporates.
Go-to-market
The firm sources and wins deals through founder relationships and repeat backing of entrepreneurs, positioning itself as a hands-on, long-term partner providing support in strategy, talent and growth, supported by a network of tier-1 co-investors and corporates.
European technology founders and companies, spanning early-stage startups for the venture capital strategy and established companies undergoing technology-led transformation or consolidation for the private equity strategy.
Geography
The firm positions itself as a European investment platform with a global mindset and local roots, and states it has built a network of founders, co-investors and corporates that provides access to global markets.
History
The firm was founded in 2012 and describes itself as having 14 years of supporting entrepreneurs. It began with a €43m fund and has since raised six funds totalling more than €500m, adding a private equity strategy, Kibo Nzyme, alongside its original venture capital activity.
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Key figures
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primary sources listed
- Kiboventureskiboventures.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kiboventures do?
- Kibo Ventures is a European technology investment platform running venture capital and private equity strategies.
- Who are Kiboventures's investors?
- Kiboventures's investors include Isomer Capital, Metavallon VC.