
Seaya
Description
Seaya is a prominent European venture capital firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain, dedicated to backing exceptional entrepreneurs who are building global technology companies. Since its inception, Seaya has established itself as a key player in the European VC landscape, known for its strategic investments in high-growth potential startups. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative businesses with strong leadership and scalable models, aiming to support their expansion into international markets.
Currently, Seaya manages a substantial portfolio, overseeing more than €600 million across five distinct funds. Their investment strategy primarily targets Series A and Series B funding rounds, providing crucial capital for companies transitioning from early-stage development to significant growth. Seaya typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €5 million to €15 million, demonstrating their commitment to substantial early-to-mid stage investments. This approach allows them to take meaningful stakes in promising ventures and actively contribute to their strategic development.
Seaya boasts an impressive track record of successful investments, including several well-known European tech companies that have achieved significant scale. Among its notable portfolio companies are delivery giant Glovo, ride-hailing service Cabify, and electric vehicle charging solutions provider Wallbox, which successfully listed on the NYSE (NYSE: WBX). The firm also launched Seaya Andromeda in 2023, a specialized fund dedicated to sustainability tech startups, which closed at an impressive €300 million. This initiative underscores Seaya's commitment to fostering innovation in critical sectors while also generating strong financial returns.
While deeply rooted in the Spanish ecosystem, Seaya has a strong track record of supporting companies with global ambitions, particularly those expanding into Latin America and increasingly across the broader European market. Their hands-on approach and extensive network provide portfolio companies with valuable resources beyond just capital, including strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and access to international markets. Seaya's consistent growth in managed assets and its focus on impactful, scalable technologies solidify its position as a leading venture capital firm in Europe.
Investor Profile
Seaya has backed more than 93 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 44 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United States, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, Internet.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5.4M – $16.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (31%)
- Series B (22%)
- Seed (18%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Secondary Market (1%)
- Series D (1%)
- Private Equity (1%)
- Undisclosed (1%)
Country Focus
- Spain (63%)
- United States (6%)
- Germany (5%)
- France (5%)
- Mexico (5%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Colombia (4%)
- Greece (2%)
- South Korea (1%)
- Portugal (1%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Fintech
- Software
- Information Technology
- Cleantech
- Automotive
- Real Estate
- Saas
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