Investment firms

During 2024, startups and scaleups established in Catalonia achieved an investment of 347 million euros, a new record that represents an increase of 54% compared to the previous year. The number of national and international firms has remained balanced in the last five years. National firms remain very active and in 2024 they led 22 operations.

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Ysios Capital

The most important VC firm in Spain and the most international. It invests globally in biotechnology companies developing innovative therapies. Manages assets valued at over €400 million through 3 funds.

Sector: Investor

Venture capital, fueling growth

Attraction of investment firms

In 2024, the entry of international capital stands out, totaling a total of 152 firms (108 in the last 5 years) to date and which has a majority origin from Europe and the United States, and which often plays a key role in the closing of large operations. Thus, together with investors established in Barcelona with whom they co-invest (this year in 11 operations) or, independently, large firms such as Forbion, Sofinnova and Wellington, among many others, are committed to talent, science and technology developed in Catalonia.

International participation

75% of the venture capital raised has international participation

International VC interest in startups and scaleups in the ecosystem is recovering strongly in 2024 (see figure below) and has driven significant growth in biotech and tecmed. In fact, venture capital raised in syndicated rounds has increased 3.3 times compared to 2023, and single international capital has increased 5 times, thanks to investments in rounds such as Impress, Heura or Novameat. On the other hand, investment in digital health has decreased significantly, in line with the trend observed internationally.