Firstech Ventures is a European venture capital fund approved by Spain's CNMV in 2024 with a €40M allocation. It targets early-stage SaaS B2B startups in fintech, cybersecurity, insurtech, and AI-driven technologies. The fund supports founder-led innovation with a strategic focus on global expansion, particularly into the U.S. market. It leverages data analytics and AI/ML to identify investment opportunities and partners with experienced entrepreneurs from top institutions.
Invest in fintech startups with scalable payment solutions; Fund cybersecurity firms developing AI-powered threat detection; Support insurtech companies building dynamic risk models; Identify early-stage AI startups in healthcare or logistics; Deploy AI/ML analytics to evaluate startup potential; Enable portfolio companies to enter U.S. markets with established networks; Provide fractional CEO support to accelerate growth
Approved by Spain's CNMV in 2024; €40M fund size; Focus on SaaS B2B verticals; Strategic expansion into U.S. market; Partnerships with Silicon Valley, Babson College, and Techstars; Access to data scientists and AI/ML analytics; Led by Patricio Hunt and Urs Rothmayr with 80+ successful investments; Managed by Alaluz Capital with €1B+ in assets