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§ Venture Capital · Boston, MA, USA
venture capital firm investing in startups addressing high-growth market challenges, focused on LATAM, Spain, and Portugal.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Conexo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in passionate entrepreneurs addressing high-growth market challenges with innovative solutions. The firm's investment strategy is directed by a core team of four recognizable partners, which includes Damien Balsan, Francisco Marín Pérez, Isaac de la Peña, and Javier Artiach Basterra. Operating as a venture capital fund (FCR) domiciled in Spain, the investment vehicle is officially managed by the established firm GED Capital Development S.A. SGEIC. The organization primarily focuses on targeting innovative startups and connecting regional innovation originating from LATAM, Spain, and Portugal to broader international market opportunities. By backing these regional entrepreneurs, the venture capital fund seeks to bridge the gap between local high-growth markets and broader global opportunities for emerging startup companies across these specific geographies.
Key people at Conexo Ventures.
Key people at Conexo Ventures.
Conexo Ventures has 21 tracked investments across 16 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in Hoopers in November 2024.
Conexo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in passionate entrepreneurs who are addressing high-growth market challenges with innovative technology solutions. Their mission centers on backing exceptional individuals to drive disruptive innovation across sectors such as fintech, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and information technology. The firm focuses on early to growth-stage investments, particularly emphasizing cross-border opportunities between Europe (notably Spain, Portugal, and the UK) and Latin America. By supporting startups tackling complex problems, Conexo Ventures aims to foster market growth and create significant impact within the global startup ecosystem[1][2][4][5].
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Conexo Ventures was established to bridge innovation between Latin America and Europe, especially Spain and Portugal. The firm’s founding partners include Damien Balsan, Francisco Marín Pérez, Isaac de la Peña, and Javier Artiach Basterra, who bring extensive venture capital experience and operational expertise. Over time, Conexo Ventures has evolved to focus on technology companies at seed through Series B stages, leveraging a thematic investment approach that targets emerging trends in fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain[1][5].
Conexo Ventures rides the wave of globalization and digital transformation, capitalizing on the increasing interconnectedness of tech ecosystems across continents. The timing is favorable due to growing startup activity in Latin America and Europe, rising adoption of fintech and blockchain technologies, and heightened demand for cybersecurity solutions. By facilitating cross-border innovation and investment, Conexo Ventures helps bridge market gaps, accelerates technology diffusion, and strengthens the startup ecosystems on both sides of the Atlantic. Their influence extends beyond capital, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that benefit the broader tech landscape[1][2][5].
Looking ahead, Conexo Ventures is well-positioned to expand its portfolio in emerging technology sectors and deepen its cross-border investment thesis. Trends such as AI integration, decentralized finance, and cybersecurity will likely shape their investment focus. As global markets continue to converge digitally, Conexo Ventures’ role as a connector between Latin America and Europe will become increasingly valuable, potentially enabling more startups to scale internationally. Their continued emphasis on operator-driven, data-informed investing suggests sustained impact and growth within the venture capital ecosystem, reinforcing their mission to back passionate entrepreneurs solving high-growth market challenges[1][2][5].
