Acurio Ventures
Venture capitalBilbao · Seed–Late Stage · 22 people tracked
Investment thesis
Acurio invests mainly in seed and Series A rounds across Europe with a sector-agnostic approach, prioritizing great companies and committed founders. The firm emphasizes agility, flexibility, and empathy — deciding quickly and delivering value from the first interactions. Acurio typically participates as a co-investor, collaborating with other investors and leveraging an extensive network of top-tier VCs to support founders, but will step up to lead or co-lead when a round requires it. The team builds on prior fund and company-building experience to pursue its venture strategy and generate strong returns.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 27 of 100 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Marketplaces ×6Consumer ×4Developer Tools ×4EdTech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:United States×8Spain×5France×2United Kingdom×2Ireland×1Italy×1
Investments · 100 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdvanced data analytics and decision-intelligence platform using Bayesian statistical modeling and machine learning for business optimization.
ai-coustics builds an audio intelligence layer for Voice AI, offering an SDK and APIs that convert raw, real-world audio into stable, machine-ready input running on-device with sub-40 ms latency.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US
Arne Corvin Jaedicke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)BORIS GOLDEN(Director)Fabian Helmut Seipel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Sitar Teli(Director)
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.
AI platform providing aftersales intelligence for heavy machinery by analyzing service data to help dealers and manufacturers troubleshoot and quote repairs.
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
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.
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.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Keyway is an AI-powered infrastructure platform for commercial real estate that connects data, documents, and workflows into a unified operational layer.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
Eglae(CEO)inGonzalo(CTO and Head of Product)inRamiro(Head of Operations and Finance)inJoe(Head of Business Development and Growth)inEsteban(Head of AI Strategy and Product Innovation)in
Kustomer provides a customer service and customer experience platform used by consumer brands to manage support interactions.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechShort Hills, US
Scott Beechuk(Director)Alex Bard(Director)Michael Chapin(Executive Officer, Promoter)Neeraj Agrawal(Director)Jeremy Suriel(Director, Promoter)Bradley Birnbaum(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Manual is a UK-based men's health platform offering prescription treatments, custom formulations, ongoing medical support, digital progress tracking, and at-home diagnostic blood tests.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
MentorShow is a subscription platform offering over 50 masterclasses from mentors across 8 categories, accessible via web and mobile apps.
Creator EconomyEdTech
Microverse is an online education platform that trains people globally for remote work opportunities, with a focus on building collaboration and communication skills needed in distributed teams.
Developer ToolsEdTechFuture of WorkCT, ES
Ariel Camus(Founder)in
Oblivious builds privacy-enhancing software that enables organizations to perform secure data collaboration and deploy services while maintaining data sensitivity.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareDublin, IE
Jack Fitzsimons(Co-founder)Robert Pisarczyk(Co-founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Acurio Ventures invest at?
- Acurio Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What is Acurio Ventures's typical check size?
- Acurio Ventures typically writes checks of $810K – $3.2M.
- What sectors does Acurio Ventures focus on?
- Acurio Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Acurio Ventures located?
- Acurio Ventures is headquartered in Bilbao, ES.
- Does Acurio Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Acurio Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTendencias VC en España de la mano de Ander Michelena - Founder Partner de Acurio Ventures.
Inversión Alternativa Podcast · Ander Michelena
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