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Top Angel Investors in Spain (2026): Madrid, Barcelona & Beyond

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Top Angel Investors in Spain (2026): Madrid, Barcelona & Beyond

Featured Investors

25 Profiles
David Alcobero
David Alcobero
Founder
anguila ventures

Founder at anguila ventures

Barcelona, CT, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyC#b.i
Jose Manuel Peral Cortes
Jose Manuel Peral Cortes
Director de Producto Europa
Getnet

Director de Producto Europa at Getnet

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
Technology
Patrick Visser
Patrick Visser
Founder and Director
Fininly

Founder and Director at Fininly

PM, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologySerial EntrepreneurSpeaker
Corrado Tomassoni
Corrado Tomassoni
Angel Investor and Advisor
Private

Angel Investor and Advisor at Private

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyStart-upsSupply Management
Adolfo Favieres
Adolfo Favieres
Managing Director - Head of Southern Europe Private Markets Real Estate
BlackRock

Managing Director - Head of Southern Europe Private Markets Real Estate at BlackRock

Madrid, SpainManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial AnalysisProject Finance
Gonzalo Manrique
Gonzalo Manrique
Co-Founder
Ironhack

Co-Founder at Ironhack

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyEntrepreneurshipStart-ups
Javier Garcia Palacios
Javier Garcia Palacios
Co-founder and Chief Strategy and Clinical Officer
Find Balance

Co-founder and Chief Strategy and Clinical Officer at Find Balance

Madrid, SpainInvestor
TechnologyForschung und EntwicklungUnternehmensstrategie
Juan Moreno
Juan Moreno
Founder and Managing Partner
COREangels SportsTech

Founder and Managing Partner at COREangels SportsTech

Barcelona, CT, SpainManaging Partner
SaaSNegotiationBusiness Planning
Michael Stroev
Michael Stroev
Co-Founder and CEO
Venga

Co-Founder and CEO at Venga

Barcelona, CT, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyAngel InvestorESADE AMP 25
Thomas Leuchtner
Thomas Leuchtner
Executive Vice President, Product Management
Kapsch TrafficCom AG

Executive Vice President, Product Management at Kapsch TrafficCom AG

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyProduct MarketingProduct Management
Nitin Prabhu
Nitin Prabhu
Global Head of OpenBank and Individual Customers @ Santander
Santander

Global Head of OpenBank and Individual Customers @ Santander at Santander

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologySoftware Project ManagementGlobal Delivery
Mansoor Hanif
Mansoor Hanif
Angel Investor and Advisor
Darabase

Angel Investor and Advisor at Darabase

SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyExecutive DirectorAngel Investor
Rogelio López Bastida
Rogelio López Bastida
CEO and Co-Founder | Make it Unique
Sophiq Properties

CEO and Co-Founder | Make it Unique at Sophiq Properties

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Service
José Godoi
José Godoi
Product Director | Co-founder
Pinó

Product Director | Co-founder at Pinó

Barcelona, CT, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyProduct InnovationAdvisor
Victor Navarro Garcia
Victor Navarro Garcia
Principal
Yellow

Principal at Yellow

Barcelona, CT, SpainPrincipal
Technology
Angel Lucio
Angel Lucio
Chief Executive Officer
TETRANEURON

Chief Executive Officer at TETRANEURON

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyDevelopmentInternational Business
Alexander Chilvers
Alexander Chilvers
Non Executive Director
xWatts

Non Executive Director at xWatts

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyStakeholder EngagementPerformance Management
Enrique Dominguez
Enrique Dominguez
Venture Partner | Investment Banking
Alantra

Venture Partner | Investment Banking at Alantra

Madrid, SpainVenture Partner
TechnologyMarketingBusiness Strategy
Ilya Kulebyakin
Ilya Kulebyakin
Capital Strategy Lead
Flashpay

Capital Strategy Lead at Flashpay

Adeje, CN, SpainAngel Investor
TechnologyFintechAngel Investor
Jose B
Jose B
Partner
PKF ATTEST Corporate Finance

Partner at PKF ATTEST Corporate Finance

Madrid, SpainVC Partner
FintechCapital MarketsInvestments
Fernando Cabello-Astolfi
Fernando Cabello-Astolfi
Co-founder and CEO
Devengo

Co-founder and CEO at Devengo

Madrid, SpainAngel Investor
Technology
Elya Duissemaliyeva
Elya Duissemaliyeva
Co-founder, Partner
Global Technology Hub

Co-founder, Partner at Global Technology Hub

Barcelona, CT , SpainVC Partner
SaaS
Eduardo Pérez-Fontán
Eduardo Pérez-Fontán
Chief of Staff to the CEO and Chairman of Corporacion Hijos de Rivera
Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L.

Chief of Staff to the CEO and Chairman of Corporacion Hijos de Rivera at Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L.

Madrid, SpainInvestor
AI/ML
Antonio Morales
Antonio Morales
Managing Director / Inversiones No Cotizadas / Alternative Investments
Mutua Madrileña

Managing Director / Inversiones No Cotizadas / Alternative Investments at Mutua Madrileña

Madrid, SpainManaging Director
Technology
Cosme Azaola Zubiaga
Cosme Azaola Zubiaga
Managing Director Energy and Infrastructure
AtZ Investment Pertners Energy & Infra

Managing Director Energy and Infrastructure at AtZ Investment Pertners Energy & Infra

Madrid, SpainManaging Director
Technology

Angel Investors in Spain: Southern Europe's Startup Powerhouse

Looking for angel investors in Spain? This Spain angel investors list covers 142+ verified investors across one of Europe's fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Spain has emerged as a major European tech hub, with Madrid and Barcelona producing globally competitive companies like Glovo, Cabify, and Wallapop.

This comprehensive Spanish angel investor database profiles active investors from Madrid's vibrant startup scene to Barcelona's Mobile World Capital and Valencia's emerging tech corridor. Spain's combination of lifestyle, talent, and EU market access is attracting both local and international founders. Updated for 2026 with verified contact information.

Spain Startup Ecosystem (2026)

€2.5B+
VC Investment (2026)
142+
Active Investors
€25K-€350K
Angel Check Size
#5
in EU Startups

Top Spain Angel Investors

Why Spain for Startups?

🌍 Spanish-Speaking Market

Access to 580M+ Spanish speakers worldwide. Spanish startups have a natural bridge to Latin America, the world's fastest-growing tech market, giving them a massive addressable market.

📱 Mobile World Capital

Barcelona hosts Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world's largest mobile tech event. This positions Spain at the center of global mobile innovation and attracts international tech talent.

🏖️ Talent & Lifestyle

Competitive cost of living compared to London or Paris, excellent quality of life, and Spain's Digital Nomad Visa attract international tech talent and remote-first startups.

Investment Focus by Industry

Notable Spanish Success Stories

🛵 Glovo

Barcelona-born delivery super-app operating across 25+ countries. Acquired by Delivery Hero for €2.3B, making it one of Spain's biggest tech exits ever.

🚗 Cabify

Madrid-headquartered ride-hailing platform operating across Spain and Latin America. Raised $500M+ and became one of Uber's main competitors in the Spanish-speaking world.

💸 Flywire

Founded by a Spanish entrepreneur, Flywire is a global payments platform for education, healthcare, and travel. NYSE-listed with $3B+ market cap, proving Spanish founders can build public companies.

🛍️ Wallapop

Barcelona-based second-hand marketplace with 15M+ users. Raised $280M+ and is one of Spain's most downloaded apps, leading the circular economy movement.

Spain Angel Networks & Groups

Business Angels Network Catalunya (BANC)
Leading Network

Catalonia's premier angel network connecting Barcelona's tech ecosystem with experienced investors. One of the most active angel groups in Southern Europe.

Keiretsu Forum Spain
Global Network

Spanish chapter of the world's largest angel investor network. Active in Madrid and Barcelona with regular deal flow presentations and syndicated investments.

Big Ban Angels
Madrid-Based

Madrid's leading business angel network connecting investors with innovative Spanish startups. Focuses on technology and digital businesses.

Lanzadera

Valencia-based accelerator founded by Juan Roig (Mercadona). One of Europe's largest startup accelerators, providing funding, mentorship, and office space.

Hot Sectors in Spain (2026)

💻
Technology
SaaS, marketplace, platform
🤖
AI/ML
NLP, automation, analytics
💰
Fintech
Payments, neobanks, BNPL
🏦
Banking
Digital banking, open finance
🌿
Sustainability
Clean tech, circular economy
🏨
Travel Tech
Hospitality, booking, tourism

How to Approach Spanish Angel Investors

The Spanish investor ecosystem is relationship-driven. Here's what works best:

Best Practices for Spain Outreach

  • Show LatAm potential: Spanish investors love startups that can expand to Latin America, leveraging the shared language and cultural connections.
  • Attend key events: South Summit (Madrid), 4YFN (Barcelona), and Mobile World Congress are essential networking events.
  • Build local community: Spanish startup culture is highly community-oriented. Engage with local startup hubs and coworking spaces.
  • Demonstrate capital efficiency: Spanish investors value lean operations and a clear path to profitability.
  • Join accelerators: Programs like Lanzadera, Wayra (Telefonica), and Plug and Play Spain provide direct investor access.

How to Use This Database Effectively

  1. Filter by sector: Use our filters to find investors who specialize in your industry vertical, whether that's fintech, travel tech, or AI/ML.
  2. Check investment stage: Ensure the investor's typical check size matches your current raise. Most Spanish angels invest €25K-€350K.
  3. Research portfolio: Study their existing investments to understand thesis alignment and potential conflicts.
  4. Craft personalized outreach: Reference specific portfolio companies and explain why your startup complements their investment thesis. Read our investor email guide.
  5. Follow up consistently: Stay in touch with quarterly updates showing growth metrics and milestones.

Access Spain Investor Database

Get verified contact info for 142+ Spain-based investors including angels, VCs, and family offices. Filter by industry, check size, and more.

Get Full Access →

Spain's startup ecosystem is booming, with Madrid and Barcelona both establishing themselves as top European tech hubs. The unique advantage of access to 580M+ Spanish speakers makes Spain an ideal base for global expansion. Browse all Spain investors or read our guide on how to email investors for outreach tips.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top angel investors in Spain?+
Top Spanish angel investors include successful entrepreneurs from companies like Glovo, Cabify, and Wallapop, along with corporate executives from Telefonica, BBVA, and Santander. Many operate through Business Angels Network Catalunya (BANC), Keiretsu Forum Spain, and Big Ban Angels in Madrid. Browse all Spain investors.
How do I find angel investors in Spain?+
Find Spanish angel investors through networks like BANC and Keiretsu Forum Spain, accelerators like Lanzadera and Wayra, and events like South Summit in Madrid and 4YFN in Barcelona. Use platforms like Datapile to access verified contact information for 142+ Spanish investors. See proven methods to find angels.
What is the typical angel investment check size in Spain?+
Spanish angel investors typically write checks between €25,000 and €350,000. Syndicated deals through angel networks can pool capital for investments up to €500K-€1M. Spain's startup-friendly tax incentives and growing ecosystem are attracting larger check sizes. Read our complete check size guide.
What sectors are Spanish investors most interested in?+
Spanish investors are most active in Technology (38%), AI/ML (16%), and Fintech (14%). Travel tech, proptech, and sustainability are uniquely strong given Spain's tourism industry and EU green transition focus. Banking innovation is also prominent with support from major banks like BBVA and Santander.
Is Spain a good place to raise startup funding?+
Yes, Spain is one of the top startup ecosystems in Southern Europe. Madrid and Barcelona are both in the top 20 global startup ecosystems. The Spanish-speaking market of 580M+ people provides a huge expansion opportunity to Latin America. The Startup Act (Ley de Startups) provides tax benefits and visa facilitation for international founders. Explore Spain investors.