Fundraising Fox

Miguel Valls

Investor

Partner 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

  1. SPAIN HONG KONG BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONBoard Directorcurrent2023 — present
  2. EntropyFounding COO and Board Directorcurrent2022 — present
  3. Tech BarcelonaBoard Directorcurrent2017 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  4. MediktorBoard Directorcurrent2017 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  5. KIINBoard Directorcurrent2017 — present
  6. Alta Life SciencesFounding Partner & CEOcurrent2016 — presentBarcelona - San Francisco
  7. Clear LabsFounding Investor and Board Advisorcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  8. Dadata CapitalCo-Founder and Executive Chairmancurrent2006 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  9. San Francisco - Barcelona Sister City CommitteeCo-Chaircurrent2010 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area - Barcelona Area, Spain
  10. NektriaCo-Founder and Chairman of the Boardcurrent2012 — presentGreater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
  11. Genalyte, Inc.Investorcurrent2012 — presentSan Diego, California, United States
  12. SoundHoundInvestor and Board Advisor2007 — 2022San Francisco, California, United States
  13. PassBanBoard Advisor2012 — 2013San Francisco, California, United States
  14. vLex.comVP International Operations & Corporate development2009 — 2011
  15. vLex.comCFO2001 — 2008
  16. vLex.comBoard Director2000 — 2001
  17. TeksiaAdvisory board ITF 20072007 — 2010
  18. BNP-PARIBASPrivate Banker1999 — 2000
  19. BARCLAYS BANKPrivate Banker1997 — 1999
  20. SIAGA A.V.B.Derivatives broker-dealer1995 — 1997

Skills & more

Venture Capital42Start-ups98Entrepreneurship46Business Strategy52Mergers5Corporate Development22Investments17Business Development49Strategic Partnerships16Mobile Devices10Private Equity5Business Planning8
+12 moreE-commerceAnalyticsFinanceCorporate FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsConsultingManagement ConsultingAngel InvestingStrategic PlanningLeadershipStrategyManagement

Languages Catalan · English · French · Italian · Spanish

From Miguel's professional profile.

Colleagues at Alta Life Sciences

Montse Vendrell
Partner at Asabys Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Miguel Valls?
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.
Where does Miguel Valls work?
Miguel Valls is Partner at Alta Life Sciences.
What check size does Miguel Valls write?
Miguel Valls typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Miguel Valls go to school?
Miguel Valls studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Executive Education); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Blockchain strategy program, Blockchain); EFPA Europe (European Financial Advisor, Finance).

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business616

Mark FiorentinoInvestor at Index VenturesRishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Yibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalZhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalHariFellow at Clear VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera Capital

+ 610 more

Also attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford253

Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesConnor WhitingFinance Associate at Giant Ventures Global LlpBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpMorgan GerlakPartner at TCVThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, Llc

+ 247 more

Also attended IEF - Institut d'Estudis Financers5

David GonzálezController at Inveready Technology Investment GroupMarta MarcoPrivate Banker at Creand Wealth Management – Family OfficeCristina CarrerasPrivate Banker at Creand Wealth Management – Family OfficeXavier MorenoDirector, Creand Family Office, Catalonia & Balearic Islands at Creand Wealth Management – Family OfficeIgnacio FonsecaCommittee Member at Scale Lab Andorra

Also attended Lycée Français de Barcelone3

Elena de LaraInvestment Manager at TheVentureCityLorenzo GuerraDirector de Inversiones at CREAS IMPACTO GLOBAL SGEICAlbert ArmengolInvestor at Grupo DKV

Shared employers

Also worked at Genalyte, Inc.2

Kay EnjojiSenior Advisor at Pangaea Ventures Us Inc.Jeff HuberGeneral Partner at Triatomic Capital

Also worked at SoundHound6

Greg EumAssociate at Z Venture CapitalPejman NozadFounding Managing Partner at Pear VCEric BallFounding General Partner at Impact Venture CapitalJonah ProbellManaging Partner at Lexi VenturesLarry MarcusManaging Director at Marcy Venture PartnersCharles PanFounder at Stage

Also worked at vLex.com4

Milós EstevaPortfolio Manager at Criteria Venture TechRoma JelinskaiteManaging Director at Criteria Venture TechAlbert MorroPrincipal at Criteria Venture TechRoma JelinskaiteStrategic Committee — Managing Director at Criteria Venture Tech at 33N

Also worked at BNP-PARIBAS239

Alessandro De BenedettiAssociate at NorthzoneCarlos ContiManaging Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupRamón ResaSenior Director at Inveready Technology Investment GroupPauline BréantFinance Manager at Newfund CapitalRoy ChngInvestment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMaxime BucaillePrincipal at Draper Associates

+ 233 more