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Banco Santander’s Smart Fund

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid

Description

Banco Santander’s Smart Fund is an exclusive financing initiative that supports eligible SMEs.

Investor Profile

Banco Santander’s Smart Fund has backed more than 5 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 100% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Hotel, Construction, Renewable Energy.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Debt Financing (60%)
  • Series Unknown (40%)

Country Focus

  • Spain (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Hotel
  • Construction
  • Renewable Energy
  • Solar
  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
  • Cycling
  • Fitness
  • Personal Health
  • Training
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Banco Santander’s Smart Fund frequently co-invest with?

BBVA
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Co-Investments: 1
Unicaja Banco
Europe, Andalucia, Spain, Málaga
Co-Investments: 1
Deutsche Bank
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Banco Santander’s Smart Fund?

HolaCamp

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

HolaCamp is a campsite operating company focused on enhancing value to traditionally owner-managed businesses.

Food and BeverageTravel Accommodations
Debt FinancingJun 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,898,506
Synergym

Málaga, Andalucia, Spain

Synergym is a fitness center that provides Zumba, cycling, pilates, yoga, HIIT, gymnastics, and personal training services.

CyclingFitnessPersonal HealthTraining
Debt FinancingFeb 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $72,790,648
Eave

Palma, Islas Baleares, Spain

Eave is a renewable energy company that specializes in providing solar panels and car charger points installation services.

ConstructionRenewable EnergySolar
Series UnknownJul 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,264,748
room007 hotels & hostels

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Room007 is a platform for hostels and boutique hotels on the Iberian Peninsula.

Hotel
Debt FinancingJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
fonYou

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

fonYou transforms carriers into digital, analytics-driven businesses by monetizing customer events.

MobileTelecommunications
Series UnknownDec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,905,567