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Platform to build and deploy cloud-native applications
Also known as NAPPTIVE
Investors · 6
How we know: Athos Capital's portfolio page · research · nautacapital.com · Not right? Tell us
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Napptive is a Madrid-based computer software company operating in software development, software engineering and cloud computing. Its platform is positioned as a one-stop cloud-native environment that simplifies how developers build, share and run cloud-native applications.
The company's Playground product targets Kubernetes developers by removing infrastructure and operations complexity and providing a single cohesive cloud-native development experience. Management has described the product as laying the foundation for a new form of collaboration between developers and DevOps teams.
Founding story
Napptive was founded in 2020 by Álvaro Agea and Iván Díaz. Álvaro Agea serves as CEO.
Business model
Napptive provides a cloud-native application platform used by software developers and DevOps teams.
Traction
The company launched its first MVP around mid-2021 and reported gaining knowledge from early users of the platform.
Latest developments
In December 2021 Napptive announced the close of a €550,000 round led by Athos Capital and Nauta Capital, with participation from BStartup (Banco Sabadell), Encomenda and angel investors.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
An early-stage Spanish developer tools and cloud computing company backed by venture investors including Nauta Capital and Athos Capital.
The company positions its platform as a single, cohesive cloud-native development experience that removes infrastructure and operations complexity for Kubernetes developers.
Technology
A cloud-native application platform, including the Playground offering, that abstracts infrastructure and operations complexity for Kubernetes-based development.
Go-to-market
Developers and DevOps teams building and running cloud-native applications, particularly Kubernetes users.
Geography
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with stated plans to expand internationally following its 2021 funding round.
History
Founded in 2020, the company released its first MVP around mid-2021 and in December 2021 announced a €550,000 funding round led by Athos Capital and Nauta Capital, with proceeds intended to support growth, consolidation, international expansion and new platform features.
Compiled by commissioned research from 2 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsNapptive closed a €550,000 round led by Athos Capital and Nauta Capital, with participation from BStartup (Banco Sabadell), which contributed €100,000, Encomenda, and business angels including Diego Parrilla (Auth0) and Jesús Martín (Kiuwan). The proceeds were earmarked for growth, international expansion and development of new platform features.
The CEO stated in December 2021 that the company had launched its first MVP six months earlier and was using feedback from early users to guide product development.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 2
primary sources listed
- Napptive closes a €550,000 round led by Nauta and Athos Capitalnautacapital.com · web
2 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Napptive do?
- Spanish developer platform that simplifies how teams build, share and run cloud-native applications on Kubernetes.
- Who are Napptive's investors?
- Napptive's investors include Athos Capital, Nauta Capital, BStartup.


