Acurio Ventures
Venture capitalSeed–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm adapts its investment approach based on round requirements, offering co-investment, co-leading, or lead role capabilities. The team leverages entrepreneurial background, operational expertise, platform resources, and founder networks to support portfolio companies through scaling phases.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's websiteAnder is a serial entrepreneur who founded Ticketbis in 2009, scaling it to €100M+ in revenue across 45+ countries before eBay acquired it in 2016. He held the Head of International role at StubHub for two years post-acquisition and subsequently launched multiple ventures including a SaaS company and a REIT listed on the stock market.
Diego transitioned to VC from the startup and legal sectors, serving as country manager and VP of Business Development at fintech CrossLend and VP of Growth at NativeAd. He spent 15 years in law at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters, and also directed a Spanish PE/VC publication before co-founding the firm in early 2018.
Hugo is a VC builder who launched an angel portfolio, venture builder, and first fund before co-founding Acurio in early 2018. He previously worked at Mercapital (a Spanish PE firm) on acquisition strategy and Brazil expansion, and began his career as a strategic consultant at Palladium/Monitor Group with experience at the Spanish embassy in Brazil. He is also a certified airline pilot.
Kate brings extensive operational expertise from roles including UK CEO of Jobandtalent (a major Spanish unicorn) where she grew revenue 80x to €40M/month, CEO of Glossybox, co-founder of The Continental Pantry, and Head of Strategy at Jaeger. She began her career in private equity at Goldman Sachs and wealth management at Credit Suisse.
Kiril was an investor at Greyhound Capital, a $1.5B AUM growth/public market investment firm, and helped establish the technology practice at L Catterton, a $37B PE firm. He began his career in M&A at Citigroup in London advising on over $10B in transactions.
Piotr was an Investment Manager at Beringea, a ~$800M AUM generalist VC fund focused on Series A/B, where he also launched a Central and Eastern European diaspora network. Prior to that, he supported growth-stage companies in fundraising at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and began his career in EMEA Consumer & Retail Investment Banking.
Bart brings over 30 years of senior executive experience from Amadeus in travel and payments, including roles as General Director for Russia, General Manager for Japan, CEO of Opodo, and head of corporate strategy and the payments business unit. He has served as an in-house advisor since 2022.
Iñaki is a Spanish tech entrepreneur who founded Trovit, a leading classifieds search engine, in 2006 and led it until its €80M acquisition by Lifull Co in 2015. He has prior experience at Grupo Intercom and McKinsey, and is a prominent angel investor with extensive networks in Spain.
Ainhoa completed a rotation program in Transaction Advisory Services at EY in Madrid covering M&A, FDD, and valuations, then moved to the Restructuring & Debt Advisory team. She subsequently worked as a financial advisory associate at Deloitte in Bilbao.
Alberto developed his finance and FP&A career across fast-growing international environments. He spent over five years at Poke House supporting the company's growth from early stage in Spain to a multi-country business, eventually leading FP&A and Finance across 9 countries.
Bosco spent two years at Uber Eats managing restaurant partnerships for regional expansion. He has also worked in entertainment and media including roles in production companies and developing his own podcast projects.
Daniel co-founded and served as CEO of WAGEN GAMES, a platform in the e-sports industry. His experience in platform development and strategic planning led him to pursue a career in VC as a member of Acurio's finance and operations team.
Eneko spent nearly a decade as an M&A lawyer at top-tier firms advising private equity houses, VC funds, and industrial players on complex cross-border deals across finance, logistics, pharma, cybersecurity, insurtech, and energy. He also taught legal courses as an adjunct professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Iñigo is a data-driven professional with nearly four years of consulting experience in the financial sector. He has led data quality and processing projects end-to-end, working with technical and business teams to design scalable solutions and improve information reliability.
Jesus developed data and analytics expertise at a consulting firm, then moved to software engineering roles at large corporations including Vodafone and Sage. His recent work on chatbots at Sage brought significant expertise in LLMs and AI-based tools for business applications.
Luis has built a dedicated career in investor relations within the alternative investment space. Prior to joining Acurio, he spent six years managing investor relations at Arcano Capital, and has also held positions at A&G Private Bank and BNP Paribas.
Maryna began her career as a financial consultant at Incotec working on financial and business plans for international R&D projects, which sparked her interest in technology and innovation.
Matías is a seasoned finance professional with over 18 years in the startup ecosystem as investor, operator, and advisor. He served as CFO of Callao (a fintech enabler) and held leadership positions at CZIB, Nubank (LatAm's largest neobank), Amancay Partners, and Variv Capital, with broad experience across LatAm, Europe, and the US.
Miguel holds dual degrees in Business Administration and Industrial Technologies Engineering from the University of Deusto. He spent his career in investment banking at AZ Capital developing financial models and supporting M&A processes and IPOs across infrastructure, technology, and healthcare sectors.
What they invest in
from 20 of 107 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Marketplaces ×5EdTech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Developer Tools ×3Future of Work ×3
HQs:Spain×5United States×5France×2Ireland×1Italy×1Mexico×1
Investments · showing 60 of 107
founders shown can be your intro pathAdvanced data analytics and decision-intelligence platform using Bayesian statistical modeling and machine learning for business optimization.
Company pioneering AI and deep learning-based audio algorithms for speech audio enhancement in digital communication and media.
Marketplace for second-hand kitchen equipment with logistics platform capabilities to improve supply chain efficiency.
Rebag is an online marketplace for luxury designer goods, including handbags, accessories, watches, jewelry, apparel, and shoes with options to buy and sell pre-owned items.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
APLANET provides an ESG data management and analysis platform that helps companies organize, measure, and report on environmental, social, and governance metrics. The software connects organizations' value chains to sustainability goals and enables data-driven decision-making for profitable business transformation.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSpain, ES
B2B SaaS solution enabling organizations to manage, measure, and report corporate social responsibility actions.
Applause is a curated mobile app marketplace that discovers and promotes high-quality applications built with ethical design and user respect. The platform serves app users seeking trustworthy software and indie developers looking to reach audiences without manipulation or hidden fees.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDeveloper Tools
Mobile application company that buys, builds, and bundles iOS apps in niche verticals.
Platform simplifying business creation and management for entrepreneurs and SMEs with services like company formation and accounting.
Tools for live negotiations, training simulations, and deal administration in pharma pricing and fintech markets.
Roofstock is a digital platform that enables individual and institutional investors to acquire and manage single-family rental homes using proprietary data analytics and local market expertise across the U.S. residential market.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech<UNKNOWN>, US
Unknown
AI platform providing aftersales intelligence for heavy machinery by analyzing service data to help dealers and manufacturers troubleshoot and quote repairs.
Online travel agency providing affordable, expert-crafted vacation packages to exotic destinations.
Exoticca offers curated travel packages to exotic destinations across multiple continents, partnering with local providers to create balanced itineraries with expert-designed experiences and 24/7 traveler support.
Travel & Hospitality
Webtoon studio producing original series with a proprietary webtoon engine.
Spotahome is an online booking platform for unfurnished and furnished apartments, rooms, and studios for medium-term stays of 30 days or longer. The platform serves relocating professionals, students, and travelers seeking accommodation in multiple cities globally.
MarketplacesPropTechMadrid, ES
Alejandro Artacho
Imperia provides software for supply chain management that automates and optimizes demand forecasting, production planning, and purchasing management for businesses. The platform helps companies reduce costs and increase operational efficiency across their supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSValencia, ES
Álvaro BernabéJosé Tomás CarrascosoSergio Alemany
Educational technology company designing research-backed mathematics curricula and digital platforms with adaptive learning for K-12 schools.
Fully digital insurtech company providing customizable insurance solutions without paperwork.
Platform providing real-time behavioral and threat analysis solutions using artificial intelligence.
Ironhack operates bootcamp and coding education programs in multiple countries across Europe and North America. The company trains students in web development, data analytics, UX/UI design, and related tech skills.
EdTechFuture of Work
Job&Talent is an AI-powered workforce platform that connects job seekers with employers in essential industries such as logistics, delivery, and warehousing. The company operates a marketplace and workforce management system for temporary and contingent labor across multiple countries.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Lexroom is a legal technology company that combines AI and legal expertise to modernize legal services. The company serves legal professionals and clients seeking AI-powered solutions for legal work across multiple European markets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Martina Domenicali(CRO)Paolo Fois(CEO)Andrea Lonza(CTO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Acurio Ventures invest at?
- Acurio Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Acurio Ventures focus on?
- Acurio Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Acurio Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Acurio Ventures leads investment rounds.
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