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Zacua Ventures

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Madrid · Pre-Seed–Seed · 20 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm focuses on visionary entrepreneurs who are redefining the built world. Based on the portfolio example mentioning Flexnode—a digital infrastructure developer creating modular edge and on-premise data centers—the thesis appears to emphasize infrastructure modernization and next-generation technology solutions for the built environment.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Madrid, ES
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
2

Team · 20 people

from the firm's website
Juan Nieto· Founding Partner, APAC & EU

ConTech investor who developed Asia Pacific strategy for CEMEX CVC and established the Shanghai office in 2019. Holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has prior experience in alternative asset management and consulting.

Mauricio Tessi Weiss· Founding Partner, EU & LatAm

Works with entrepreneurs on ESG standards and construction industry productivity. Previously worked in jobsite operations and at CEMEX Ventures, bringing deep expertise in technology implementation and corporate partnerships.

Vivin Hegde· Founding Partner, North America

Construction entrepreneur with 15 years of operating and investing experience. Has served as advisor and board member across multiple firms and led teams across four continents, focused on solving complex industry problems.

Anas Bataw· Partner Middle East

Seasoned ConTech leader and ecosystem builder specializing in MENA construction technology. Experienced in developing business cases and ecosystems while participating in UN and WEF non-profit initiatives on innovation and sustainability.

Caecilia

Originally from Germany with international business and finance education. Brings expertise in business scaling, strategy, and innovation from consulting and startup operational roles, plus venture investing experience at a deep tech VC fund.

Dr. Anas Bataw

Seasoned ConTech leader and investor specializing in the MENA construction industry. Builds business cases and ecosystems for technology adoption while participating in UN and WEF task groups on innovation and sustainability.

Juan

ConTech investor with Asia Pacific investment expertise, having led CEMEX's Shanghai office since 2019. Previously worked as an associate at an alternative asset manager and consultant, holding a civil engineering degree from the Technical University of Madrid.

Jun

Brings over 20 years of experience in open innovation, deep tech commercialization, and corporate strategy, having held senior roles at Cisco and GE. Provides expertise in Japan's construction and innovation ecosystems.

Jun S Hibbard· Partner Japan

Twenty years of experience in open innovation and deep tech commercialization with senior roles at Cisco and GE. Based between Tokyo and the Bay Area, providing expertise in Japan's construction and innovation ecosystems.

Mauricio

Works with entrepreneurs on achieving high ESG standards and addressing climate and productivity challenges in construction. Previously held positions at Cemex Ventures, bringing expertise in technology implementation and corporate engagement.

Pedro

Focused on impact finance and sustainability-driven construction deals. An engineer from University College London with experience in renewable energy startups and strategy consulting across industrials, energy, infrastructure, and telecoms sectors in Dubai and Madrid.

Philip Sondhu· Partner AUSNZ

Experienced startup investor and founder in the Australian construction and agriculture sectors. Founded Australia's largest farm marketplace and managed construction technology investments as Managing Partner of CVC Superseed Ventures.

Vivin

Construction-focused investor and operator with 15 years of experience in the industry, having served as advisor and board member to multiple firms and led teams across four continents.

Margarita de la Peña· Principal, North America & LatAm

Transitioned from M&A legal practice to venture capital with experience across multiple geographies and startup roles. Focuses on supporting founders in Latin America.

Cem· Scout Partner

Venture capital investor with extensive experience in technologies applied to the built world, leading Zacua's Scout Program to identify pre-seed startups across ConTech, InfraTech, and Real Estate Tech.

Cem Mimaroglou· Scout Partner

Venture capital investor specializing in Built World technologies. Leads the Zacua Scout Program identifying pre-seed startups across ConTech, InfraTech, and Real Estate Tech with strategic insight and global network reach.

Caecilia Kemper· Investment Analyst

International business and finance graduate from Germany with consulting, operational tech startup, and deeptech VC fund experience. Supports Zacua's European and North American efforts leveraging cross-border expertise.

Pedro García· Investment Manager

Engineer from University College London with background in renewable energy startups and strategy consulting across industrial and infrastructure sectors. Focuses on construction deals aligned with sustainability and impact finance.

Varad

Engineer trained in machine learning for robotics who transitioned through early-stage startups into product and strategy roles. Previously supported early-stage investing at a New York-based family office and Plug and Play, bringing technical and operator-oriented perspective to venture investing.

Varad Mohod· Investment Associate

Engineer trained in machine learning and robotics who progressed from technical roles into product and strategy. Previously worked with a New York family office focused on the Built World and at Plug and Play supporting deep tech investing.

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Deep Tech ×1

Investments · 2 tracked

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Flexnodeflexnode.io

FlexNode provides modular AI infrastructure solutions designed for rapid deployment at the edge. The company delivers turnkey facilities, IT systems, and operational support for AI workloads, optimized for both hyperscaler quality and edge inference deployment.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep Tech

Flexnodezacuaventures.com

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Zacua Ventures invest at?
Zacua Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Zacua Ventures focus on?
Zacua Ventures focuses on Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, PropTech.
Where is Zacua Ventures located?
Zacua Ventures is headquartered in Madrid, ES.

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