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Nauta Capital

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Barcelona · Pre-Seed–Series A · 27 people tracked

Also known as NAUTA CAPITAL LLC

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Investment thesis

Nauta Capital invests early in European B2B software companies, typically at the point where a founder has an operating product even if still pre-revenue. The firm partners with founders aiming to disrupt industries through technology, writing average tickets of €1-5M. Its focus verticals span RetailTech, RevenueTech, Fintech, Insurtech, productivity software, HealthTech, enterprise software, DevTools and infrastructure, AI/ML and data, security and privacy, and deep tech. Nauta emphasizes a hands-on, straightforward partnership style with its founders and highlights a long track record of investing in the region.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$1.1M – $5.4M
HQ
Barcelona, ES
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2010
Last 12 months
4 investments
AUM
$594M
Tracked investments
65

Team · 27 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Carles Ferrer Roqueta· General Partnerin

Carles Ferrer Roqueta is a London-based General Partner at Nauta Capital.

Guillem Sague· Partner𝕏
Guglielmo Sirolli· Analystin𝕏
Xavier Fuyà· Associatein𝕏

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Nauta Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 49 of 65 portfolio companies

SaaS ×34Enterprise Software ×20AI & Machine Learning ×17Retail Tech ×9Data & Infrastructure ×8Fintech ×8Marketing Tech ×8E-commerce ×6

HQs:United Kingdom×8United States×7Spain×4Germany×1Sweden×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 19 portfolio companies
53%
solo founders
10 of 19 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×73 founders×14+ founders×1

Investments · 65 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 52024 · 12022 · 12017 · 12015 · 110 dated

Datiadatia.appin𝕏✓ verified

Datia is a climate fintech company providing ESG data infrastructure and portfolio analysis tools for asset managers, asset owners, wealth advisors, and financial platforms.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Juan Manuel SerruyaManne Larsson

Co-investorsAccel

Mindflowmindflow.ioin𝕏✓ verified

Mindflow is a no-code platform that automates operational tasks for IT and cybersecurity teams.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Paul-Arthur Jonville(CEO)

Abiquoabiquo.comJul 2015

Abiquo offers a hybrid and multi-cloud management platform that lets managed service providers, telecom companies, and enterprises control public and private cloud resources from a single console, with FinOps cost management, automation, and an XaaS marketplace.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBarcelona, US

Xavier Fernandez(Executive Officer, Director)Gilles Samoun(Executive Officer, Director)Ian Finlay(Executive Officer, Director)Helena Torras(Executive Officer, Director)Colin Watts(Director)

Board seatCarles Ferrer· per SEC Form D

Acai Travelacaitravel.cominMay 2026

Acai Travel builds AI-powered technologies to reshape travel operations.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & HospitalityNew York, US

Riccardo Vittoria(Executive Officer, Director)inPavel Pratyush(Founder)inHenry Chen Weinstein(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJordi Vinas(Director)in

Board seatJordi Viñas· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsDraper B1

Mercauxmercaux.comin𝕏Dec 2022

Mercaux provides in-store retail technology, including solutions for store associates and customer experience, along with analytics that connect physical store activity to online data.

Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSLewes, US

Olga Kotsur(Executive Officer, Director)Boris Zhilin(Director)Stepan Natalevich(Executive Officer)

Board seatCarles Ferrer· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBegin CapitalMaxfield Capital

Onnaonna.cominOct 2017

Onna is a data collection and management platform for eDiscovery that connects collaboration apps like Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, and Atlassian into a single searchable, defensible platform.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSLos Angeles, US

Salim Elkhou(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJordi Vinas(Director)in

Board seatJordi Viñas· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalDawn CapitalWonder VenturesAtomicoGlynn Capital ManagementSlack Fund

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AppFollowappfollow.ioin𝕏

AppFollow is a review management platform that centralizes app store reviews (Google Play, App Store, Steam, and others) and uses AI to automate replies, analyze sentiment, and track ratings and keywords.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Pavel Vlasov(Founder)inAnatoly Sharifulin(Founder)inEugene Kruglov(Founder)in

Co-investorsRTP GlobalVendep Capital

BaseKitbasekit.comin

BaseKit provides website builder software that other companies offer to their own customers, including its Go Sitebuilder product.

Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Simon Best(Founder)in

BeMyEyebemyeye.com

Co-investorsP101 Ventures

BlackCurve
Brandwatchacquired by Cision

Social media and consumer insights (acquired by Cision)

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureHighland EuropeSageview Capital

ChannelSightchannelsight.com

ChannelSight offers a commerce intelligence platform that connects brands' product pages and marketing campaigns to the retailers carrying their products, with Where To Buy, Add to Cart, digital shelf monitoring and shoppable media tools.

E-commerceMarketing TechRetail Tech

Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalLiquidity Capital

Cledaracledara.comin𝕏

Cledara provides a software management platform for finance teams to discover, purchase, manage, and cancel software subscriptions across their organization.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB

Cristina Vila

Co-investorsAnthemis VentureCarbide VenturesCommerzVenturesNotion CapitalTechstarsMassive

Connected2Fiberconnected2fiber.comin𝕏

Connectbase (Connected2Fiber) provides a location-intelligence and automation platform called The Connected World for network and connectivity providers to automate buying and selling processes, including addressable-market mapping, pricing, quoting (CPQ), and supplier management.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechHopkinton, US

Benjamin Edmond(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDominic Endicott(Director)Matthew Fates(Director)Sean Dowling(Director)inThomas Erskine(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesOsage Venture PartnersAscent Venture Partners

Danelfindanelfin.comin𝕏

Danelfin offers an AI-driven investment strategy for US-listed stocks that uses machine learning scoring to select and rebalance a diversified portfolio of 25 stocks.

AI & Machine LearningFintech

Djustdjust.ioinOct 2025

DJUST provides a B2B digital commerce platform that helps large companies build and run their B2B commerce operations.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Arnaud Rihiant(Founder)inAlexis Delplanque(Founder)

Co-investorsElaiaNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)SpeedinvestOpera Tech Ventures

Eepurleepurl.comin𝕏

Mailchimp is an email and SMS marketing platform that helps businesses of all sizes automate customer communications and drive revenue through AI-powered analytics and campaign tools.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investors24 HaymarketDecisive PointFitz Gate VenturesForma PrimeHello TomorrowMapleblock Capital+8 more

Emjoyletsemjoy.com

Emjoy is a science-backed audio app offering sexual wellness content, including techniques to improve libido and climax, wellbeing sessions for body acceptance and relationships, and audio erotica stories.

Digital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness

ESProfileresprofiler.cominFeb 2024

ESProfiler helps security leaders understand, optimize, and maximize their security technology investments by mapping capabilities across frameworks, identifying gaps and overlaps, and reducing waste.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSManchester, GB

Louis Holt(CEO & Founder)Joe Pavitt(Chief Product Officer)John McCann(Chief Revenue Officer)Louis H(Founder)

Co-investorsOsney Capital

ForceManager
Geoblinkgeoblink.cominacquired by Mytraffic

Geoblink centralizes business data and enriches it with location data to help users visualize performance, monitor sites, and identify opportunities across their network.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jaime Laulhé(Founder)in

Co-investorsMundi Ventures

Getapp
Gophrgophr.com

Gophr is a same-day courier delivery service that connects businesses with a nationwide network of couriers across the UK, offering online booking, real-time tracking, and photo proof of delivery.

Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Haiilohaiilo.com

Haiilo is an employee experience platform that combines internal communications, knowledge management, engagement analytics, and employee advocacy into a single workspace.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

HappySignalshappysignals.comin𝕏

HappySignals is an Experience Intelligence platform that measures the human experience of IT by collecting continuous employee feedback and combining it with operational data to show where employees lose time and how IT drives business impact.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalVendep Capital

Holdedholded.comin𝕏

Holded is a cloud-based business management platform that provides invoicing, accounting, CRM, HR and payroll, and inventory management tools for freelancers, SMBs, and accountants.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBarcelona, ES

Co-investors4Founders CapitalSeedRocketElaia

hosco
Hullabalookhullabalook.comin

Hullabalook provides software for online retailers that personalizes the shopping experience and measures performance.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaSUK, GB

Barny Darby(Founder)in

Co-investorsTrue.Passion CapitalPlayfair Capital

ifeel
Landbotlandbot.ioin𝕏

Landbot is a no-code platform for building AI-powered conversational agents and chatbots that engage website visitors, qualify leads in real time, and route them to sales and support teams.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsSwanlaab Venture Factory

Last.app
Lodgifylodgify.comin𝕏

Lodgify provides all-in-one vacation rental management software for independent short-term rental hosts and property managers, offering channel management with live calendar syncing across platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, a no-code direct booking website builder, payment processing, and automated guest communications.

PropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsOctopus Ventures

Loyal Guruloyal.guruin

Loyal Guru is a SaaS platform that helps retailers create and manage personalized loyalty programs using AI-driven personalization and gamification.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsGreycroft

Lupovislupovis.ioin𝕏

Lupovis is a cybersecurity platform that captures real attacker activity and threat intelligence to provide context for security operations teams.

CybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsVolta Ventures

Marfeelmarfeel.comin𝕏

Marfeel provides a technology platform for media publishers to optimize editorial content, monetization, subscriptions, and audience engagement through data analytics, personalization, and AI-powered distribution tools.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsSeedRocket

MishiPaymishipay.comin𝕏Sep 2025

MishiPay provides a modular, cloud-native point-of-sale platform with mobile self-checkout, "scan, pay & leave," RFID-based checkout, and flexible payment options for retailers.

FintechRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesGruppo BertoldiTrue.European Investment FundUnited Ventures

misthomistho.io

Mistho provides API access to employment and income records for consumers globally, enabling businesses to verify employment and income data through a secure, one-time access process.

Data & InfrastructureFintech

Co-investorsLightbird Ventures AG

Napptivenapptive.com
NetAInetai.tech

NetAI applies artificial intelligence techniques to mobile networking optimization.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareEdinburgh, GB

NetBirdnetbird.io

NetBird provides a network and cybersecurity platform designed to make secure private networking affordable and accessible to companies of all sizes.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Co-investorsInreach VenturesAntler

Neurolabsneurolabs.aiinApr 2025

Neurolabs provides near-real-time visibility into promotional compliance, pricing accuracy, product availability, and display execution for CPG brands through a crowdsourced field network.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechRetail Tech

Paul Pop(Founder)inPatric Fulop(Founder)in

Co-investorsLunar VenturesTechstart VenturesLAUNCHub Ventures

Nextailnextail.coin𝕏

Nextail provides an AI-driven merchandise planning and execution platform that connects buying, allocation, and replenishment decisions to granular demand across all points of sale for fashion brands and retailers.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS

Carlos Miragall(CEO & Co-Founder)inJoaquin Villalba(Co-Founder & Nextail Ambassador)Celeste Carballo(VP of People & Culture)Carlos Seguín-Lozano(CPO)

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalKeen Venture Partners

Nhostnhost.io

Nhost is a fully managed backend platform providing a Postgres database, GraphQL API, authentication, storage, serverless functions, and an AI toolkit for developers building applications.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsShilling VCAntler

NumberEightnumbereight.ai

Number Eight provides privacy-first, ID-less audience data and targeting solutions that turn behavioral signals into audience cohorts and affinity segments across mobile, podcast, and CTV inventory.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

Co-investorsCOREangels

Privaliaacquired by Vente-Privee

Online fashion outlet (acquired by Vente-Privee)

Co-investorsHighland Europe

Querylayer
Restaurant management softwarelast.appin𝕏

Last.app is a point-of-sale (POS) system designed for restaurants that combines order management, reservation handling, inventory control, and delivery order unification on a single interface.

FoodTechRetail TechSaaSBarcelona, ES

Eric Nikolic(Founder)Iván Nikolic(Founder)

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesBynd Venture Capital

Scytlscytl.comin

Scytl provides voting infrastructure and software for electoral processes, enabling secure elections at national scale.

GovTech

Co-investorsBalderton CapitalSapphire VenturesVy Capital

Smart Protectionsmartprotection.comin𝕏

Smart Protection uses machine learning to detect and remove counterfeits, fraudulent ads, and brand impersonations across e-commerce platforms, social media, search engines, and apps.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS

Co-investorsBootstrap EuropeExtension FundSwanlaab Venture Factory

Socialpointacquired by Take-Two Interactive

Mobile game developer (acquired by Take-Two Interactive, exited)

Co-investorsHighland Europe

Spotted Zebraspottedzebra.co.ukin

Spotted Zebra provides an AI-powered interview intelligence and assessment platform that combines skills science with machine learning to help enterprise organisations identify and hire candidates based on skills rather than credentials.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSLondon, GB

Ian Monk(Founder)inNick Shaw(Founder)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstPlayfair Capital

Stockagilestockagile.comin𝕏

Stockagile offers retail inventory and replenishment software that generates restocking suggestions based on real sales data and minimum stock levels, covering both transfers from a central warehouse to stores and purchase orders to suppliers.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS

Co-investors4Founders Capital

Talentrytalentry.comin

Talentry (now part of CleverConnect) offers a talent acquisition and candidate experience platform focused on employee referrals, employer branding, and recruiting for HR teams.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsPICUS CAPITAL

Tanganytangany.comin𝕏Sep 2025

Tangany provides digital asset custody solutions for the financial industry.

Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSMunich, DE

Martin Kreitmair(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlockrocketBrighter CapitalElevator VenturesHTGF

Trackingplantrackingplan.comin𝕏

Trackingplan provides data quality monitoring and analytics validation software that automatically detects tracking failures and data issues in real time for analytics teams and practitioners.

AdTechData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBarcelona, ES

Alexandros Andre Chaaraoui(Founder)inJose Padilla(Founder)inJose Luis Perez(Founder)Pedro Trujillano(Founder)inAlexandros Andre Chaaraoui(Founder)in

Co-investorsAscend Venture CapitalY Combinator

Trustshare
Universal Quantumuniversalquantum.comin𝕏

Universal Quantum develops quantum computers using trapped ion technology designed to solve complex computational problems in drug design, climate modeling, battery chemistry, and other fields.

Deep TechQuantum Computing

Sebastian Weidt(CEO)inWinfried Hensinger

Co-investorsFoundersX VenturesHoxton VenturesIn-Q-TelLA ROCA CapitalSalica InvestmentsSamos Investments+3 more

Unravelunravelapp.comin

Unravel provides a white-labelled travel commerce platform for banks, airlines, and digital ecosystems, featuring video-first discovery, AI-guided planning, and premium booking capabilities.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Co-investorsThird Point Ventures

Unravelunravel.cominApr 2025

Unravel is a marketing agency that untangles clients' analytics, strategy, and web presence to identify what works and build simpler alternatives, working with storefronts, practices, and platforms.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Diego, US

Dylan Stone(Founder)in

Co-investorsActive PartnersAntlerSlingshot Ventures

Exits · 4

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Brandwatchacq. by CisionGeoblinkacq. by MytrafficPrivaliaacq. by Vente-PriveeSocialpointacq. by Take-Two Interactive

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Nauta Capital made?
Nauta Capital has 59 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Nauta Capital invest at?
Nauta Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Nauta Capital's typical check size?
Nauta Capital typically writes checks of $1.1M – $5.4M.
What sectors does Nauta Capital focus on?
Nauta Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Retail Tech, SaaS.
Where is Nauta Capital located?
Nauta Capital is headquartered in Barcelona, ES.
Does Nauta Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Nauta Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Nauta Capital co-invest with?
Nauta Capital most often shares deals with Highland Europe, Anthemis Venture, Seedcamp, among 74 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Co-investors · 36

Antler

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$3M – $10M
Playfair Capital

Playfair Capital is a pre-seed technology investor operating as a generalist fund. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies.

$130K – $1.9M
Elaia

Elaia is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs from company inception through to market leadership, supporting them across their growth journey.

Both backed · 2
$108K – $1.6M
Swanlaab Venture Factory

Swanlaab Venture Factory is a Spanish venture capital firm that invests in and actively supports founders building high-growth companies, providing capital, strategic expertise and hands-on company-building support.

$540K – $3.2M
Atomico

Atomico is an international venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage technology companies across multiple geographies. The firm focuses on scaling disruptive technology businesses globally.

Both backed · 1
Sapphire Ventures

Sapphire Ventures partners with expansion-stage enterprise software companies aiming to become category leaders.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $20M
Balderton Capital

Balderton Capital is a European venture capital firm that backs technology startups.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $50M
PICUS CAPITAL

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm that partners closely with founders on strategic and operational challenges to help build global companies.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $300M
Octopus Ventures

Octopus Ventures is a founder-focused European venture capital firm that backs mission-driven startups across seven core sectors, investing from idea stage through growth with a focus on pre-seed to Series A.

Both backed · 1
$130K – $1.3M
Dawn Capital

Dawn Capital is a European venture capital firm backing companies with global ambitions.

Both backed · 1
$317.5K – $6.3M
LAUNCHub Ventures

LAUNCHub Ventures is an early-stage venture fund investing in seed and Series A companies from South-Eastern Europe and the CEE region.

Both backed · 1
$324K – $3.2M
HTGF

HTGF is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies and new business models.

Both backed · 1
$1.1M
24 more co-investors

Episode1Slack FundTechstart VenturesP101 VenturesUnknown VenturesPlug and Play VenturesPartech VenturesMaveronLakestarCompany CapitalPeakPreston-Werner VenturesPossible VenturesXAngeCusp Capital360 CapitalCelonisAtlantic Vantage PointACF InvestorsJME VenturesExpedite VenturesFinTLV VenturesKoolen and PartnersBig Sur Ventures

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