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Axon Partners Group

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Seed–Late Stage · 44 people tracked

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knows the team · via Boğaziçi University
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Investment thesis

Axon operates at the intersection of investment and consulting, believing that fit-for-purpose strategies and investments unlock the benefits of innovative technologies. The firm partners with visionary leaders and positions itself as a trusted global partner offering access to opportunities across the technology and innovation space. Its investment activity spans technology-driven sectors reflecting social, economic and environmental change, including areas such as sovereign AI and energy storage as reflected in recent investments.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2006
Tracked investments
82
Acquisitions
1

Team · 44 people

from the firm's website
Francisco Velázquez· Chairman and Managing Partnerin
Dikmen Edgu· Partnerin
Carlos Gómez· Principalin
César Gimeno· Principalin
Ignacio Vilana· Managerin
Javier Hervás· Senior Managerin
Javier Martínez de Irujo· CFOin
Jesús Martínez Motilva· Managerin
Juan Carlos Martín· Senior Managerin
Kevin Alonso· Senior Managerin
Lucía López· Managerin
Luis Lazaga· Investor Relationsin
Macarena González· Senior Managerin
Manuel Monge· Senior Managerin
Matheus Bruni· Managerin
Paloma Reynolds· Head of Legal and Compliancein
Rafael Alés· Senior Managerin
Saad Alqousi· Senior Advisorin

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Axon Partners Group went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 61 of 82 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×18Cleantech ×18Energy ×18SaaS ×14Hardware ×13Climate Tech ×9Deep Tech ×9IoT ×6

HQs:Spain×24Italy×7France×3United States×3Colombia×2Brazil×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 19 portfolio companies
53%
solo founders
10 of 19 mapped founding teams
42%
repeat founders
of 24 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data

IESE Business School ×5Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ×3Aix-Marseille University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×9Business & Management ×8Physics ×4Computer Science ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 24 founders with career history

Ecole normale supérieure ×2McKinsey & Company ×2

6 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)

Investments · 82 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12023 · 12021 · 13 dated

Basquevoltbasquevolt.comin✓ verified

BASQUEVOLT develops solid-state lithium batteries, including lithium-metal cells such as the BQV400L, based on a proprietary composite electrolyte for use in electric vehicles, heavy transport, renewable energy storage, and electronic devices.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Nicolò Campagnol(Chief Program Officer)in

Bioherentbioherent.comin✓ verified

Bioherent develops photonic biosensing technology for ultra-sensitive diagnostic detection of allergic and immunological responses.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesMálaga, ES

Co-investorsBullnet Gestión SGECR, S. A.

Franchettifranchetti.techin✓ verified

Franchetti is an engineering services firm specializing in structural assessment, safety evaluation, and monitoring of existing infrastructure including bridges, viaducts, and historical monuments.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechPropTechSector AgnosticItaly, IT

Paolo Franchetti(CEO e Partner)Michele Frizzarin(Partner, Direttore Ricerca e Sviluppo)in

H2Hysunh2hysun.comin✓ verified

Hysun develops advanced solar-based technologies to produce 100% renewable hydrogen, advancing decarbonization solutions for the global energy transition.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergySantiago de Compostela, ES

Tatiana López(CEO)

Co-investorsEIT InnoEnergyEquinor Ventures

Adsmuraiadsmurai.comin𝕏

Adsmurai combines proprietary technology, AI, data and expert teams to help brands run connected, measurable digital marketing and advertising campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Google and TikTok.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechBarcelona, ES

Marc Elena(Founder)in

Co-investorsBStartupSeaya

Aganovaaganova.comin

Aganova is a global water pipeline inspection company that uses proprietary in-line inspection devices combined with AI-powered data analysis to detect leaks and assess pipeline conditions for utilities and infrastructure operators.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechIoT

Alia Mentisalia-mentis.comin

Alia Mentis is an independent research hub that develops proprietary advanced materials and manufacturing processes, handling everything from research and co-design through prototyping and industrial validation.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsMontebelluna, IT

Giuseppe Paronettoin

Arenitarenit.de

ARENIT is a German holding company that owns and develops small and medium-sized (Mittelstand) businesses, focusing on the growth of its portfolio companies, their employees and products.

Sector AgnosticHamburg, DE

Dr. Stefan Niemeier(Founder & Managing Director)Dr. Nils Schlag(Co-owner)

Artechearteche.comin𝕏

Arteche is a publicly listed company with operations in multiple business divisions and global presence.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMungia, ES

Be Levelsbelevels.comin

Be levels is a Spanish brand of dietary supplements developed with clinical and scientific input, offering products across integral, digestive, and female health as well as sports and children's nutrition.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessMadrid, ES

Antonio Hernández(Founder)inRocío Périz(Founder)Jon Prada Benito(Founder)in

Billpocketbillpocket.comin𝕏

Billpocket provides card payment terminals and payment processing for businesses across industries, accepting credit, debit, meal vouchers, and contactless payments, plus remote payment links.

FintechHardwareRetail Tech

Alejandro Guízar(Founder)in

Co-investorsMagma Partners

Bm2Solarbm2solar.comin

BM²Solar provides AI-based real-time market operation tools that optimize charging, discharging, and multi-market trading for solar-plus-storage (PV + BESS) and standalone battery systems.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Branchoutventuresbranchoutventures.comin

Branch Out Glamping provides full-service glamping business setup and management for landowners, handling equipment, marketing, guest services, and operations to turn properties into luxury retreats.

Travel & Hospitality

Build To Zerobuildtozero.esin

Build To Zero develops thermal energy storage solutions, primarily ThermalBox®, that integrate renewable energy with long-duration thermal storage to decarbonize industrial heat processes and address solar variability.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Enrique Barreiro Nogaledo(Director)Winfried Ortmanns(Head of Product Design)inGuillermo García Rivero(Head of Engineering & Services)in

Busqobusqo.comin

Busqo is an online platform for comparing and buying all-risk car insurance policies from insurers in the country.

FintechInsurTechMarketplaces

By Hoursbyhours.comin𝕏

ByHours is an online platform for booking hotel rooms by the hour with flexible check-in times, allowing customers to pay only for the time they use and access hotel amenities such as spa and pool.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Guillermo Gaspart(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesDila CapitalPrivilège VenturesScale Lab Andorra

Captronicsystemscaptronicsystems.comin𝕏

Safran Data Systems, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, develops instrumentation, telemetry, and mission data management equipment and satellite ground station communications for aerospace, defense, and space applications.

Defense TechHardwareSpace TechCesson-Sévigné, FR

Cleverclever.gyin𝕏

Clevergy provides a platform for energy management that helps utilities, distributors, and energy retailers centralize operations, monitor customer consumption, and offer energy efficiency services.

CleantechCloud ComputingEnergySaaS

Co-investorsSatganaBessemer Venture PartnersCultivation CapitalFloodgateGV (Google Ventures)Sequoia Capital+2 more

Clientifyclientify.comin𝕏

Clientify is an all-in-one CRM for small and medium-sized businesses that unifies lead capture, email marketing, WhatsApp and social/inbox messaging, sales pipelines, automations and real-time reporting in one platform.

Deudafixdeudafix.esin𝕏

Deudafix is a Spanish law firm that helps individuals and self-employed people cancel personal debts through Spain's "Ley de Segunda Oportunidad" (Second Chance Law), offering free case evaluation, document preparation, and legal representation to obtain debt exoneration and removal from ASNEF credit registries.

FintechLegalTech

Dogfydietdogfydiet.com

Dogfy Diet makes freshly cooked, gently prepared natural dog food formulated by canine nutritionists and delivered to the home on a subscription basis.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Dynamics Vrdynamics-vr.esin

Dynamics VR develops VR therapy software and hardware packages for clinical settings.

Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Fernando Morales(Director Técnico)in

Energiotenergiot.comin𝕏

Energiot develops self-powered IoT devices using piezoelectric energy harvesting technology to monitor smart grids and eliminate the need for traditional batteries.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoT

Enmedioenmedio.comin𝕏

Enmedio provides digital signage (Digital Signage) communication solutions and operates a network of advertising screens (DOOH), serving businesses looking to manage internal communication or advertise content.

AdTechHardwareMedia & Entertainment

ERCOerco.energyin𝕏

Erco provides clean energy solutions including solar power, energy commercialization, storage, asset management, and electric mobility for homes and businesses.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Erreduegaserreduegas.itin𝕏

ErreDue produces green hydrogen for the energy transition market in Europe.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware

Finizensfinizens.comin𝕏

Finizens is a roboadvisor that builds and automatically manages diversified portfolios of index funds for retail investors, starting from 1,000€.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Giorgio Semenzato(Founder)in

Co-investorsFinTech Ventures

Futurafutura.studyin

Futura is an Italian tutoring service that provides personalized study programs, selected teachers, mentors, and structured practice simulations to prepare students for school subjects and entrance/competitive exams (such as military academy admission tests).

AI & Machine LearningEdTechDallas, US

Danny Tabally(Executive Officer, Director)Juan P. Espinosa(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsUnited VenturesEurazeo

Glamping Hubglampinghub.comin𝕏

Glamping Hub is an online booking platform for unique and luxury camping accommodations ("glamping"), letting hosts list their sites and travelers find and reserve eco-friendly retreats and getaways worldwide.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityDenver, US

David TroyaRuben Martinez(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsTheVentureCity

Groditechgroditech.comin

Grodi builds AI and computer-vision technology for greenhouse and outdoor agriculture, using an autonomous robot (Vega 11), drones and satellite imagery to capture crop data plant-by-plant and turn it into actionable decisions for pest detection, irrigation and post-harvest control.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRoboticsAlmería, ES

Co-investorsSwanlaab Venture Factory

HACK A BOSShackaboss.comin

HACK A BOSS is a bootcamp and talent platform that trains individuals in technology skills and connects them with companies.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechGalicia, ES

Hepta Airborneheptaairborne.comin𝕏

Hepta Airborne provides an AI-enhanced software platform that analyzes drone, helicopter, LiDAR, satellite, and ground patrol data to detect and score anomalies on power grid transmission and distribution lines.

AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS

Co-investorsContrarian VenturesEIT InnoEnergyThorgate Ventures

Holaluzholaluz.comin𝕏

Holaluz is a Spanish energy retailer supplying 100% green electricity and offering solar panel installation and a service to sell excess solar generation back to the grid.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Ferran Nogué(Founder)inCarlota Pi Amoros(Founder)in

Co-investorsKfund

Hybricohybricoenergy.com

HYBRICO provides software-enabled energy, backup, cooling, and solar as-a-service solutions under long-term fixed-price contracts, using cloud-based, machine learning-enabled monitoring and control software.

CleantechEnergySaaSGuatemala City, GT

Co-investorsCapria Ventures

Innovamatinnovamat.comin𝕏

Innovamat provides mathematics education resources and curriculum programs for schools, and runs research studies evaluating their impact on student learning.

EdTech

Andreu Dotti Boada(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesKibo VenturesWA4STEAM10x FoundersDozen InvestmentsReach Capital

Instaleap.ioinstaleap.ioin

Instaleap provides eCommerce, fulfillment, and delivery software solutions for supermarkets, pharmacies, and retailers to increase online sales and optimize operations.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSSão Paulo, BR

Antonio dos Santos Nunes(Founder)in

Co-investorsSaaS Capital

Isaacisaacantisismica.comin

ISAAC provides an active, non-invasive structural protection system based on a patented Active Mass Damper installed on building roofs to improve seismic safety and vibration control with real-time monitoring.

Construction TechIoTPropTech

Co-investorsNovaCapitalAirAngelsB CapitalBlack Opal VenturesFlare Capital PartnersIndustry Ventures+3 more

Isrisr.esin

ISR provides inspection systems based on Specular Vision technology that integrate into industrial production lines, along with quality control optimization software.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareJaén, ES

Jolt Solutionsjolt-solutions.comin𝕏

Jolt Solutions develops the SPARKFUZE electrode coating process, producing low- and no-PGM anodes and cathodes for green hydrogen electrolysers (AWE and AEM), chlor-alkali and water chlorination, and industrial electrochemical applications such as electrowinning and wastewater treatment.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsBarcelona, ES

Just Eatjust-eat.es𝕏

Just Eat is a food and grocery delivery platform that connects consumers with nearby restaurants and food shops for delivery or pickup, offering over 33,500 establishments to choose from.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces

Kampaohkampaoh.com

Kampaoh offers pre-set, fully equipped camping tents (glamping) at partner campsites, handling the tents, bookings, and customer support while the campsite operates the facilities.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Kleeckskleecks.comin𝕏

Kleecks is a reverse proxy-based SaaS platform that uses AI and automation to optimize ecommerce and digital properties, addressing SEO, performance, and conversion challenges without requiring code changes.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB

Marco Bezzi(Founder & CPO)Marco Baricevic(Founder & CTO)inAlex Giorgi(Founder & CIO)in

Co-investorsBlackSheep VenturesEUREKA! Venture

Klikenergyklikenergy.comin𝕏

Klik operates a technology platform for energy management in Colombia, offering renewable energy commercialization with smart hourly pricing blocks and demand-response programs (DDV and RD) that let companies earn income by reducing or shifting their electricity consumption.

CleantechEnergySaaS

Langlang.aiin𝕏Acquired

Lang AI provides conversation intelligence and interaction analytics, now integrated into Capacity's AI-powered support automation platform.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jorge Peñalvain

Co-investors500 GlobalFiDi VenturesHoneystone VenturesLorimer VenturesMundi VenturesGTMfund+1 more

Lealleal.coin

Leal 360 is a retail-focused customer platform for LATAM that combines a CDP, campaign automation, loyalty programs, and NPS with an AI decision engine, connecting to a business's POS to turn purchase data into personalized marketing and loyalty actions.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech

Co-investorsAspira CapitalCapria VenturesFuel Venture CapitalLEAP Global PartnersSalkantay VenturesNewpath Partners+1 more

Libeliumlibelium.comin𝕏Jun 2021

Libelium designs and manufactures IoT hardware and software, providing end-to-end solutions for data collection, management and analysis across smart cities and infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainability.

CleantechHardwareIoT

Alicia Asín Pérez(Founder)in

LightOnlighton.aiin𝕏

LightOn develops artificial intelligence software and platforms.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSaaSParis, FR

Igor Carron(Chairman, CEO and co-founder)inLaurent Daudet(Managing Director and co-founder)inSylvain Gigan(Co-founder)inFlorent Krzakala(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsQuantonationAnorak Ventures

Livelinkmotorlivelinkmotor.comin𝕏

LiveLink Motor builds IoT technology to connect and protect motorcyclists, offering software development, API integrations with factory systems and ERPs, and custom app development for two-wheeler manufacturers and dealerships.

HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation

Metricoolmetricool.comin𝕏

Metricool is a social media management and analytics tool that helps professionals schedule content, measure performance, and manage their presence across social platforms.

Marketing TechSaaSSocial

Juanpa(Co-founder)Juan Pablo Tejela(Founder)inLaura Montells(Founder)in

Misterllantasmisterllantas.com

Mister Llantas is an online retailer selling car and truck tires in Mexico, offering nationwide shipping via FedEx and financing through Kueski Pay.

ConsumerE-commerceRetail Tech

Nextmolnextmol.comin

Nextmol (Bytelab Solutions SL) is a computational chemistry company that develops molecular modeling and AI tools, offered both as services and via a SaaS platform, to accelerate the design of more sustainable chemicals for the chemical industry.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSaaSBarcelona, ES

Co-investorsACT Venture PartnersGrow Venture Partners

Novatron Fusionnovatronfusion.comin

Novatron is developing a fusion reactor based on a proprietary magnetic confinement design that addresses plasma instability challenges.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyStockholm, SE

Erik Odèn Dahlbäck(Co-founder)Jan Jäderberg(Mastermind inventor)

Co-investorsIndustrifonden

Npawnpaw.comin𝕏

NPAW provides video streaming analytics and product analytics solutions for online video businesses, including multi-CDN distribution optimization and quality of experience monitoring.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBarcelona, ES

NxtGennxtgen.comin𝕏

Data center and cloud services provider helping businesses grow through simplified infrastructure and cost savings.

Co-investorsBanyan VenturesIntel Capital

NxtGennextgensound.io

NxtGen is a marketing platform for musicians that runs automated TikTok and Meta ads to grow listeners, captures fan contact details into a CRM the artist owns, and lets artists text and email fans directly about releases, merch, and tickets.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsDMZ VenturesIntel Capital

O4Ito4it.comin𝕏

O4IT offers cybersecurity consulting and advisory services, supporting clients through certification processes such as ISO 27000 (information security management), ISO 22301 (business continuity), and PCI, as well as providing CISO-as-a-Service.

CybersecurityEnterprise Software

Eduardo Velasquezin

Odderslabodderslab.com

Odders is an XR fitness company that creates immersive fitness experiences powered by AI, including branded apps like Les Mills XR Bodycombat for virtual reality platforms.

AI & Machine LearningGamingWellness & FitnessSeville

Ana Molina(CEO)Fernando(COO)Jaime(CSO)

Omerspaomerspa.comin

OMER designs and manufactures engineered railway components, including interiors, fairings, doors and toilet systems for high-speed, regional, and metro trains.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation

One Toroonetoro.tv

Platform broadcasting live coverage of worldwide celebrations and high-quality events.

Otofarmaspaotofarmaspa.com

OTOFARMA is an Italian manufacturer of custom hearing aids with ISO certification, sold exclusively through partnered pharmacies.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesRoma, IT

Gennaro Bartolomucci(Presidente e CEO)

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Axon Partners Group made?
Axon Partners Group has 82 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Axon Partners Group invest at?
Axon Partners Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Axon Partners Group focus on?
Axon Partners Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Sector Agnostic.
Does Axon Partners Group lead rounds?
Yes, Axon Partners Group leads investment rounds.
Who does Axon Partners Group co-invest with?
Axon Partners Group most often shares deals with Capria Ventures, Balderton Capital, Dila Capital, among 49 tracked co-investors.

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