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Accelerator / StudioAllocates capital directlyActive · deal in last 18 monthsLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 10 SOURCES

Bcombinator

Also known as Bcombinator Venture Partners, S.L.

Barcelona startup hub and accelerator that invests €50K–€500K in pre-seed and seed startups in deep tech, AI and cybersecurity, at pre-money valuations up to €5M; 80+ portfolio companies.

HEADQUARTERS
Barcelona, Spain
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
8 people

FOCUS

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeed
SECTORS
Artificial IntelligenceDeep TechSoftware & SaaS
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
Spain

WHAT IT IS

Accelerator / Studio. Accelerators and venture studios that invest their own or programme capital in very early companies, for equity.

ABOUT

Bcombinator is a Barcelona startup hub run by Bcombinator Venture Partners, S.L., combining a four-month acceleration programme, direct investment and a coworking space. It was set up by entrepreneurs including Erik Brieva, Sergi Vila, Jordi Martín del Val, Lluís Cortés and Miquel Mora, who put about €1M into a first fund in 2021. It invests €50K–€500K with follow-on in pre-seed and seed startups valued at up to €5M pre-money, selects two to four startups per programme edition and reports more than 80 portfolio companies. In December 2023 it announced plans for a €40M fund.

INVESTMENT THESIS

Pre-seed and seed startups in deep tech, artificial intelligence (in any sector) and cybersecurity with a working MVP, first validation or traction, a committed team combining technical leadership and go-to-market skills, and pre-money valuations up to €5M.

PORTFOLIO (12)

TEAM

  • Erik Brieva
    President · source
  • Jordi Martin del Val
    CEO · source
  • Andrés Echecopar
    Managing Partner VC · source
  • Frank Alonso
    Board Member · source
  • Ed O’Reilly
    Program Director · source
  • Gabriel Velasco
    Investor Relations · source
  • Àlex Vives
    Dealflow Manager · source
  • Jesús Reyna
    Investment Analyst · source

LINKS

FAQ

Bcombinator is a accelerator based in Barcelona, Spain.

Yes. Bcombinator invests directly in private companies.

Bcombinator invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages in Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech and Software & SaaS.

Bcombinator's stated ticket size is €50K–€500K.

Key people at Bcombinator include Erik Brieva (President), Jordi Martin del Val (CEO), Andrés Echecopar (Managing Partner VC) and Frank Alonso (Board Member).

Bcombinator's investments include Dost, VirtuaBroker, Dedomena, Mainder, Tauniqo.ai, HealthMate, Solfy and Articae, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Bcombinator is VirtuaBroker, announced in May 2026.

Bcombinator states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. Bcombinator manages capital from outside investors.