
JME Ventures
Description
JME Ventures is a distinguished venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain, with a dedicated focus on fostering the growth of early-stage technology companies within the Spanish market. Established as a key player in the Iberian startup ecosystem, JME Ventures primarily targets late seed and Series A funding rounds, identifying promising ventures with strong technological foundations and significant growth potential. Their investment thesis centers on backing innovative businesses that can scale rapidly and disrupt their respective industries.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a flexible yet significant capital deployment. JME Ventures typically issues first checks ranging from approximately $108,000 (€100,000) up to $3,240,000 (€3,000,000), providing crucial capital for startups to achieve key milestones, expand operations, and capture market share. This broad range allows them to support companies from their initial commercialization phases through to more substantial growth stages. The firm has demonstrated its longevity and commitment to the ecosystem, having launched its first fund, JME Venture Capital I, in 2010, followed by JME Venture Capital II in 2017, underscoring a decade-plus commitment to Spanish innovation.
Beyond financial investment, JME Ventures prides itself on offering hands-on support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies. The team leverages its extensive operational experience and deep industry networks to assist founders with critical aspects such as talent acquisition, business development, international expansion, and subsequent fundraising rounds. This active partnership approach aims to accelerate the growth trajectory of their investments, transforming promising startups into market leaders. With a portfolio that includes over 50 companies, JME Ventures has cemented its reputation as a value-add investor committed to the long-term success of the Spanish tech landscape.
Investor Profile
JME Ventures has backed more than 99 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 37 rounds, about 37% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $108K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (15%)
- Series B (11%)
- Pre Seed (8%)
- Angel (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- Spain (89%)
- United States (7%)
- Germany (2%)
- Mexico (1%)
- Sweden (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Fintech
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Customer Service
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