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Corporate VCPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 3 SOURCES

LLYC Venturing

Corporate venture vehicle of LLYC (Llorente y Cuenca)

Corporate venture vehicle of the listed communications consultancy LLYC (since 2021). Takes minority stakes of €50k–500k in early-stage marketing, communication and public-affairs tech.

HEADQUARTERS
Madrid, Spain
FOUNDED
2021
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
No — own capital only
TEAM LISTED
5 people

Focus

STAGES
Seed
SECTORS
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware & SaaSMedia & EntertainmentCrypto & Web3
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
EuropeLatin AmericaUnited States

Overview

LLYC Venturing S.L. was created in 2021 as the corporate venture initiative of LLYC (Llorente y Cuenca), the Madrid-listed communications and marketing consultancy. It invests in early-stage startups with a product on the market and a validated business model that apply AI, blockchain, virtual reality, IoT or SaaS enterprise software to communication, marketing and public affairs, in Europe, Latin America and the US. At launch it planned up to €5 million across 20 startups over four years, at €50,000–500,000 each for a minority stake, funded by LLYC. Its site lists five investments made between 2022 and 2024.

Investment thesis

Early-stage startups with a product in market and a validated model, applying AI, blockchain, VR, IoT or SaaS to communication, marketing and public affairs, whose offering can be integrated into LLYC’s client proposition.

PORTFOLIO (5)

  • Erudit
    Artificial Intelligence · since 2022
  • Digital Audience
    Software & SaaS · since 2022
  • Vottun
    Crypto & Web3 · since 2023
  • Epinium
    Artificial Intelligence · since 2023
  • WeKall
    Artificial Intelligence · since 2024

People

  • Ibo Sanz
    Global Director of Innovation Strategy and Managing Director, LLYC Venturing · source
  • Iván Bustos
    Investment Manager · source
  • Javier Gibert
    Investment Director (investment committee) · source
  • Marta Guisasola
    Partner and CFO, LLYC (investment committee) · source
  • Francisco Javier Sánchez-Rivas
    Chairman of the Board, LLYC (investment committee) · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

LLYC Venturing is a corporate venture arm based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2021.

Yes. LLYC Venturing invests its own capital in private companies.

LLYC Venturing invests at Seed stage in Artificial Intelligence, Software & SaaS, Media & Entertainment and Crypto & Web3.

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

Key people at LLYC Venturing include Ibo Sanz (Global Director of Innovation Strategy and Managing Director, LLYC Venturing), Iván Bustos (Investment Manager), Javier Gibert (Investment Director (investment committee)) and Marta Guisasola (Partner and CFO, LLYC (investment committee)).

LLYC Venturing's investments include Erudit, Digital Audience, Vottun, Epinium and WeKall.

The most recent publicly reported investment by LLYC Venturing is WeKall, announced in Mar 2024.

LLYC Venturing states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

No. LLYC Venturing invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.