Ruperto Calatrava

Ruperto Calatrava is a venture scout at Backed VC, where he focuses on identifying early-stage technology investments across the European startup ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of emerging technologies and institutional venture capital, he specializes in sourcing promising deep tech enterprises for the firm's investment pipeline. His primary mandate involves evaluating complex technical innovations and recommending high-potential founders who are building foundational infrastructure or advanced scientific applications. By leveraging his specialized expertise in the deep tech sector, he bridges the critical gap between highly technical founding teams and the established European venture capital market. Through his ongoing scouting initiatives, he provides essential market intelligence and deal flow generation for investors seeking exposure to frontier technologies. Calatrava currently focuses on discovering and vetting next-generation technology startups that align with the strategic early-stage investment parameters of his venture partners.