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Key people at Baobab Ventures.
Baobab Ventures was founded in 2016 by Tom Fairburn (Co-Founder) and Toby Hanington (Co-Founder).
Baobab Ventures is an operator-driven venture capital firm empowering pre-seed and seed-stage deep-tech founders. It provides strategic investments and hands-on support to early-stage companies innovating in artificial intelligence, robotics, and defense. The firm leverages direct operational experience to accelerate portfolio company momentum and scale.
The firm was launched in late November 2025 by Carles Reina, its Managing Partner. Reina's extensive background includes operational roles at ElevenLabs and Uber EMEA, coupled with success as an angel investor in over 40 startups. This deep pedigree informed his decision to establish an operator-led fund, delivering a founder-centric investment approach.
Baobab Ventures partners with pre-seed and seed-stage deep-tech startups globally. The firm aims to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market execution, ensuring groundbreaking technologies achieve sustainable growth. Its vision is to foster the next generation of deep-tech leaders, providing support beyond capital to drive long-term success.
Key people at Baobab Ventures.
Baobab Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $4.0M Seed in Omnia in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Omnia | $4.0M Seed | Visionaries Club | Concept Ventures, Future Shape, Index Ventures, Albert Armengol, Hugo Arevalo, Philippe Teixeira DA Mota, Carles Reina, Paulo Rodriguez, K Fund |
Baobab Ventures was founded in 2016 by Tom Fairburn (Co-Founder) and Toby Hanington (Co-Founder).
