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JME Ventures

Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does JME Ventures frequently co-invest with?

All Iron Ventures
Europe, Pais Vasco, Spain, Bilbao
Co-Investments: 7
Sabadell Venture Capital
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 7
Bankinter
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 6
Encomenda VC
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 7
4Founders Capital
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 6
Athos Capital
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 7
Big Sur Ventures
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 8
Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 9
Kibo Ventures
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 9
Inveready
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 11

Which angels does JME Ventures often collaborate with?

JU
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
NL
Europe, Andalucia, Spain, Seville
Shared Deals: 2
PC
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
KR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AM
Europe, Andalucia, Spain, Marbella
Shared Deals: 2
FC
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 2
FN
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 1
JR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by JME Ventures?

THEKER Robotics

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

THEKER Robotics is a startup developing intelligent general-purpose robots for sectors such as waste management and logistics.

LogisticsRoboticsWaste Management
SeedJul 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
8Layers

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

8Layers is an artificial intelligence platform that offers cloud identity threat detection to organizations

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
SeedJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,743,685
TaxDown

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

TaxDown is a Spanish startup that eases the income tax return filing process for taxpayers.

FinTechSoftware
Series UnknownApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,609,001
Flanks

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Flanks is redefining the wealth management industry worldwide.

Developer APIsFinTechSoftwareWealth Management
Series BFeb 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,696,327
THEKER Robotics

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

THEKER Robotics is a startup developing intelligent general-purpose robots for sectors such as waste management and logistics.

LogisticsRoboticsWaste Management
SeedJan 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,130,988
PuntoPost

Mexico, Maine, United States

PuntoPost is a Mexican e-commerce delivery solutions startup that specializes in merchandise collection points.

CommercialDeliveryE-CommerceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
SeedJan 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
XRF.ai

Telde, Canarias, Spain

XRF.ai provides critical help to decision-makers in challenging scenarios for the military, security, and emergency industries.

MilitaryPorts and HarborsWildlife Conservation
SeedSep 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,570,703
Konvo AI

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Conversational AI Agents for eCommerce to convert, assist, and reactivate customers

E-CommerceSoftware
Pre SeedSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $889,770
Rauda AI

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Scale your customer service with artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer Service
Pre SeedSep 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $573,856
Nearby Computing

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Orchestration and Automation for Edge Computing

Cloud ComputingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsTelecommunications
Series AJul 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,107,717