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Mola

Europe, Islas Baleares, Spain, Palma De Mallorca

Description

Mola Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The fund is dedicated to investing in technology startups, primarily focusing on the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. Its geographical scope extends across Spain and Latin America, identifying promising ventures with high growth potential in these dynamic markets. Mola Capital positions itself as a crucial partner for nascent tech companies, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and network access to help them scale.

The firm's investment strategy is characterized by its commitment to early-stage support. Mola Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, which translates to approximately $108,000 to $540,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. This flexible range allows them to accommodate various needs of startups at their foundational stages. To date, Mola Capital has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 50 technology startups, demonstrating their active participation and significant impact within the startup ecosystems of Spain and Latin America.

Mola Capital's inaugural fund, Mola Capital I, successfully raised €10 million, underscoring investor confidence in their investment thesis and team. Beyond initial funding, the firm is known for its hands-on approach and willingness to participate in follow-on rounds, providing continuous support as their portfolio companies mature. Their strategic focus on technology sectors, combined with a deep understanding of the Spanish and Latin American markets, enables Mola Capital to identify and nurture disruptive innovations, contributing significantly to the regional startup landscape.

Investor Profile

Mola has backed more than 42 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 64% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, Argentina.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Software, Education.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $540K.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (79%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series A (5%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)

Country Focus

  • Spain (74%)
  • United States (7%)
  • Argentina (7%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • Greece (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Software
  • Education
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Customer Service
  • Edtech
  • Social Media
  • Marketplace
  • Apps
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FAQ

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

Who does Mola frequently co-invest with?

ENISA
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
Criteria Venture Tech
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 1
Cabiedes & Partners
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
DV
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Faraday Venture Partners
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 2
OV
Europe, Islas Baleares, Spain, Palma De Mallorca
Co-Investments: 1
ENISA
Europe, Iraklion, Greece, Heraklion
Co-Investments: 1
Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
Extremadura Avante
Europe, Extremadura, Spain, Mérida
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Mola often collaborate with?

EH
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Mola?

CogniCor

Palo Alto, California, United States

The Leading AI Digital Assistant Platform for Financial Services

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer ServiceFinTechInsurTechKnowledge ManagementMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSoftwareVirtual AssistantWealth Management
SeedSep 24, 2019
Amount Raised: $116,690
WoowUp

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

WoowUp is a tool of CRM and predictive marketing so that retail stores can do database intelligence.

AdvertisingLoyalty ProgramsMarketing
SeedAug 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $200,000
Bookitit

Paterna, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Bookitit is an online calendar and scheduling organizer application for companies.

CouponsCRMPaymentsSoftware
SeedOct 10, 2013
Amount Raised: $175,851
Aprendum

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Aprendum is an online platform that provides online and distance learning services and courses.

E-LearningEducation
Pre SeedOct 3, 2013
Amount Raised: $408,129
Misdocs

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Misdocs is an online store for digital format-based documents and marketplace that enables its users to sell their own documents.

E-CommerceInternetMarketplaceSoftware
SeedSep 24, 2013
PideCita.com

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Previous scheduling online sw&portal

Cloud ComputingCRMDentalE-CommerceMedicalSoftware
SeedSep 24, 2013
CouchCommerce

Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany

CouchCommerce is a mobile first e-commerce platform based on superior modern web app technology.

AppsE-CommerceMobileWeb Development
SeedSep 24, 2013
Offily

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Offily is oriented to people and organizations interested in renting spaces.

Rental Property
SeedSep 24, 2013
EcoTaxi

Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina

Ecotaxi is the first carrier in Latin operating under strict quality of service, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Apps
SeedSep 24, 2013
Dymotics

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Dymotics is a modular home automation system that enables its users to control lights and appliances.

ElectronicsLightingSmart Home
SeedSep 24, 2013