Miguel Valls
InvestorPartner at Alta Life Sciences
Barcelona, Spain
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Miguel Valls has invested in deep technology and life sciences companies since the mid-1990s, with particular focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, healthcare technology, space technology, and digital finance. He serves as a board director at the Spain Hong Kong Business Association and has experience supporting startup growth and scaling. His investment approach emphasizes technologies addressing environmental sustainability and human wellbeing.
Experience
- SPAIN HONG KONG BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONBoard Directorcurrent2023 — present
- EntropyFounding COO and Board Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Tech BarcelonaBoard Directorcurrent2017 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- MediktorBoard Directorcurrent2017 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- KIINBoard Directorcurrent2017 — present
- Alta Life SciencesFounding Partner & CEOcurrent2016 — presentBarcelona - San Francisco
- Clear LabsFounding Investor and Board Advisorcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Dadata CapitalCo-Founder and Executive Chairmancurrent2006 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- San Francisco - Barcelona Sister City CommitteeCo-Chaircurrent2010 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area - Barcelona Area, Spain
- NektriaCo-Founder and Chairman of the Boardcurrent2012 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
- Genalyte, Inc.Investorcurrent2012 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
- SoundHoundInvestor and Board Advisor2007 — 2022San Francisco, California, United States
- PassBanBoard Advisor2012 — 2013San Francisco, California, United States
- vLex.comVP International Operations & Corporate development2009 — 2011
- vLex.comCFO2001 — 2008
- vLex.comBoard Director2000 — 2001
- TeksiaAdvisory board ITF 20072007 — 2010
- BNP-PARIBASPrivate Banker1999 — 2000
- BARCLAYS BANKPrivate Banker1997 — 1999
- SIAGA A.V.B.Derivatives broker-dealer1995 — 1997
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of BusinessExecutive Education2009
- Saïd Business School, University of OxfordBlockchain strategy program, Blockchain2018
- EFPA EuropeEuropean Financial Advisor, Finance2002
- MEFF SpainLicence, Options & Futures1995
- IEF - Institut d'Estudis FinancersEuropean Financial Analyst, Finance1994 — 1995
- Universitat de BarcelonaBachelor, Law1986 — 1992
- Lycée Français de Barcelone
Skills & more
Venture Capital42Start-ups98Entrepreneurship46Business Strategy52Mergers5Corporate Development22Investments17Business Development49Strategic Partnerships16Mobile Devices10Private Equity5Business Planning8
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E-commerceAnalyticsFinanceCorporate FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsConsultingManagement ConsultingAngel InvestingStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyManagementLanguages Catalan · English · French · Italian · Spanish
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