Big Sur Ventures

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◆ Fund Size

$68M

◆ Check Size

$0.5M→$1.1M

◆ Location

Spain

◆ Portfolio

16 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Two core themes: Power of the Internet (software, internet, IT, AI-native software, cybersecurity, B2B) and Deep Tech (Quantum, AI, Materials, Photonics, Microelectronics, Nanotech) addressing global challenges in energy, decarbonization, climate, and mobility.

◆ About Big Sur Ventures

Early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012, based in Madrid, Spain, leading rounds at Seed and Series A with a hands-on, mission-driven approach integrating ESG criteria.

◆ Sectors

AI InfrastructurePhotonics & OpticsAdvanced Materials

◆ Stages

pre-seedseedseries-a

◆ Geography Focus

EuropeSouthern EuropeSpain

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Carlos Galve	Partner	Partner
Curro Jiménez de Echevarría	Investment Associate, Venture Capital	Associate	in
Francisco Berlanga	Venture Partner	Venture Partner	in
Ismael Almazan	Partner	—	in
Ismael Almazán	Partner	Partner
Manuel Mates Garcia	Co-Founder and Managing Partner	—	in

◆ Notable Investments

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◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Big Sur Ventures invest in?

Big Sur Ventures invests in AI Infrastructure, Photonics & Optics and Advanced Materials at the pre-seed, seed and series-a stages.

Which geographies does Big Sur Ventures focus on?

Big Sur Ventures focuses on Europe, Southern Europe and Spain, and is headquartered in Spain.

What is Big Sur Ventures's typical check size?

Big Sur Ventures typically writes checks of $0.5M to $1.1M.