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Caixa Capital Risc

Corporate VC

Barcelona · Seed–Growth · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Criteria Capital Risc, the venture capital manager of CriteriaCaixa, backs innovative companies in early stages and actively supports their development. It operates two specialized funds: Criteria Venture Tech, focused on deep tech with emphasis on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software and data infrastructure; and Criteria Bio Ventures, focused on biotechnology and health, supporting the development of innovative therapies and scientifically grounded projects from early to growth stages. With over two decades of experience and a broad network of national and international co-investors, the firm maintains a diversified portfolio, emphasizing value creation and strategic support for entrepreneurial teams.

Source: firm website, verified Nov 8, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Barcelona, ES
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2003
Tracked investments
10

Team · 10 people

from public directories
Ana Luiza· Managing Partnerin
David Sola· Principalin

David Sola is Director of Finance & Operations at Enline, a B2B deep-tech company developing software and digital twins for power grids. He oversees financial planning, reporting, cash management, operations, people processes, fundraising, corporate development, investor relations, and governance. Prior to joining Enline, he spent over a decade in venture capital, leading Seed and Series A investments in European B2B software and deep-tech companies and serving on multiple boards.

Milós Esteva· Principalin
Albert Morro· Investorin𝕏

Albert Morro is a Principal at Criteria Venture Tech, where he invests between $1M and $10M in founders developing artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and deep technology solutions. He previously built and exited two companies: Nanoboost, a neuropharmacology company acquired by Laboratories Rubio, and Reby, a micromobility platform that reached $15M in annual revenue across 19 European cities before its acquisition by House of Lithium. Earlier in his career, he worked at HP on scaling the company's 3D printing division.

Daniel Soriano Hernándezin
Pablo Cironi· Investorin
Ruben Sebastian· Analystin
Sebastián Chiavenna· Senior Associatein

Sebastián Chiavenna is a Principal at Criteria Bio Ventures with eighteen years of experience across scientific, commercial, and operational functions in the life sciences sector. His background includes roles as a Scientific Marketing Manager in precision medicine, Medical Advisor covering oncology and cardiology biotechnology, Head of Project Development responsible for portfolio selection and lifecycle management, and Corporate Marketing Manager leading brand strategy for hospital-based products. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology.

Sergio Perez Merino· Investorin𝕏
Víctor Cardonerin𝕏

Víctor Cardoner is Head of the Structured Products and Derivatives desk at Santander Private Banking International. He has over 20 years of experience across capital markets, corporate banking, technology consulting, investing, and internet businesses. He has worked in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, London, New York, and Lausanne.

What they invest in

from 8 of 10 portfolio companies

Biotech ×5Healthtech ×3Deep Tech ×2Longevity ×2Marketplaces ×2Medical Devices ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1

HQs:Spain×3United States×1

Investments · 10 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 22022 · 15 dated

Aboleris Pharmaaboleris-pharma.cominSeries A · Sep 2023 · $29M

AbolerIS Pharma develops therapeutic approaches that regulate the immune system by inducing immune tolerance while preserving useful immune responses, targeting inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative diseases.

BiotechHealthtech

Ignacio Anegon(Co-founder, Senior Consultant & SAB Member)inCarole Guillonneau(Co-founder & Head of Research)inFrançois-Xavier Hubert(Co-founder, Past President & Board Member)

Co-investorsCriteria Bio VenturesNewton BiocapitalSound BioventuresSambrinvestWallonie Entreprendre

Arthex Biotecharthexbiotech.comin𝕏

Arthex Biotech develops antisense RNA compounds to treat diseases with unmet medical needs.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Beatriz Llamusí(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsHadean VenturesSound BioventuresBpifranceColumbus Venture PartnersAdBio partnersInvivo Capital Partners

Flowwwflowww.esJul 2023 · $1M

flowww is management software for clinics and centers in the beauty, aesthetic medicine, health, and wellness sectors, offering digital medical records with e-signatures, appointment booking, stock traceability, automated marketing, and real-time analytics.

Digital HealthSaaSWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsSwanlaab Venture Factory

Glovo (exited)glovoapp.com

Glovo is an on-demand delivery app that lets users order food from restaurants as well as groceries and goods from supermarkets, shops, pharmacies, and florists in their city.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesBarcelona, ES

Oscar Pierre(Founder)Sacha Michaud(Founder)

Co-investorsBlue LionBlue Lion GlobalBonsai Partners SGEIC, SACriteria Venture TechDirlangoEntrée Capital+11 more

Minoryx Therapeuticsminoryx.cominSeries C · May 2022 · $55M

Minoryx is a registration-stage biotech company developing novel therapies for severe, orphan genetic diseases of the central nervous system, with a lead compound (leriglitazone) in clinical trials for conditions including cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, Friedreich's Ataxia, and Rett syndrome.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMataró, ES

Marc Martinell(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsChiesi VenturesCriteria Bio VenturesFund+Invivo Capital PartnersKurma PartnersRoche Venture Fund+7 more

NRG Therapeuticsnrgtherapeutics.comin

NRG Therapeutics is a biotech company developing small-molecule drugs targeting the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) for neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Parkinson's.

BiotechHealthtechLongevity

Neil Miller(CEO)inRichard Rutter(CSO)inGrant Hawthorne(COO)inClaus Sundgreen(Chief Medical Officer)inPaul Thompson(CDO)in

BoardJonathan Savidge(Independent Non Executive Chair)

Co-investorsBrandon CapitalCriteria Bio VenturesNovartis Venture FundSV Health InvestorsBritish Business BankBrandon Capital Partners+4 more

Tolerance Biotolerancebio.cominSeed · Oct 2024 · $20M

Tolerance Bio develops therapeutics targeting the thymus—the regulator of immune tolerance—to preserve, restore, and manipulate its function and extend health span.

BiotechDeep TechLongevityPhiladelphia, US

Francisco Leon(Executive Officer, Director)inPhilip Ball(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Vogel(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardDamia Tormo Carulla(Director)Pablo Cironi(Director)inRobert Goldstein(Director)

Co-investorsBioAdvanceColumbus Venture PartnersCriteria Bio VenturesBen Franklin Technology Partners

Wallapopwallapop.com

Wallapop is a mobile marketplace app that enables users to buy and sell items with other nearby users in their local community.

ConsumerMarketplaces

Agustín Gómez(Founder)inAgustin Gomez(Founder)Gerard Olivé(Founder)Miguel Vicente(Founder)Rob Cassedy (CEO)(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelBonsai Partners SGEIC, SACometaCriteria Venture TechFJ LabsGarapa+9 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Adaptam TherapeuticsCornerJob

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Caixa Capital Risc made?
Caixa Capital Risc has 10 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Caixa Capital Risc invest at?
Caixa Capital Risc invests at the Seed, Series A, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Caixa Capital Risc focus on?
Caixa Capital Risc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Healthtech, HR Tech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces.
Where is Caixa Capital Risc located?
Caixa Capital Risc is headquartered in Barcelona, ES.

Co-investors · 2

Swanlaab Venture Factory

Swanlaab is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative, technology-driven companies, helping entrepreneurs with capital, know-how and structured methodologies to scale and expand internationally.

Both backed · 1
$540K – $3.2M
Armilar Venture Partners

Armilar Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm backing technology teams working to solve major societal problems.

$220K – $11M

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