BYLD Ventures

BYLD Ventures is a Madrid-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed and Series A technology investments in Spanish and European startups, backing founders building scalable digital businesses in fintech, consumer internet, and enterprise software with a particular interest in companies that can leverage the Spanish-speaking world as a natural springboard for global expansion. The firm invests with initial checks from $250,000 to $1 million, typically leading or participating in rounds alongside other Spanish and European seed investors. BYLD takes an operator-friendly approach, working closely with founders on product strategy, team building, and go-to-market execution rather than operating as a passive financial investor. The Spanish startup ecosystem has matured significantly in the 2010s and 2020s, producing several high-profile venture-backed companies including Cabify, Wallbox, Typeform, and Fever, and BYLD is positioned to back the next generation of companies emerging from this ecosystem. Portfolio companies include Bnext, a Spanish neobank and financial management app targeting consumers seeking alternatives to traditional Spanish banks; and Sympl, an additional portfolio company in the fintech sector. The original directory notes limited specific portfolio information beyond Bnext and Sympl. BYLD Ventures operates within a small but growing community of dedicated early-stage Spanish VC funds that are building the institutional infrastructure for venture investing in Spain, complementing the presence of larger international funds that invest in more mature Spanish companies.