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VC FundPuts its own capital into companiesActive · deal in last 18 monthsLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 16 SOURCES

Big Sur Ventures

Also known as BSV, Big Sur Ventures, SGEIC, S.A.

Madrid early-stage VC manager (SGEIC) investing €100K–€1M first tickets in internet/B2B software and deep tech; runs BSV FCRE and BSV IV Ariadne FCRE.

HEADQUARTERS
Madrid, Spain
FOUNDED
2011
AUM
—
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
10 people

Focus

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
SECTORS
Software & SaaSDeep TechArtificial Intelligence
ASSET MIX
Venture capitalDirect investments
GEOGRAPHY
SpainEurope

Overview

Big Sur Ventures is a Madrid-based venture capital firm whose management company, Big Sur Ventures SGEIC, S.A., is registered with the CNMV. It invests at early stages in two themes, “the power of internet” (internet, software and IT, mainly B2B) and deep tech (quantum, photonics, advanced materials, AI, nanotech, microelectronics), with first investments of €100K–€1M. Its funds include BSV FCRE and BSV IV Ariadne FCRE; in July 2025 the Spanish government authorised SETT to commit €40M to BSV IV Ariadne through its Next Tech facility. Portfolio companies include Paack, Smart Protection, Trucksters, Submer, Lingokids, Luxquanta and Nanopower.

Investment thesis

High-conviction early-stage investor that leads rounds; looks for scalable B2B internet/software projects with credible metrics and deep-tech companies built on applied science and advanced engineering.

PORTFOLIO (12)

  • PaackNOTABLE
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Smart ProtectionNOTABLE
    Software & SaaS
  • SubmerNOTABLE
    Deep Tech
  • LingokidsNOTABLE
    Education
  • Trucksters
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Bdeo
    Software & SaaS
  • Frenetic
    Artificial Intelligence
  • Jotelulu
    Software & SaaS
  • Luxquanta
    Deep Tech
  • Nanopower
    Deep Tech
  • Floatech
    Climate & Energy
  • Axiomatic AI
    Artificial Intelligence

People

  • Jose Miguel Herrero
    Managing Partner · source
  • Carlos Galve
    Partner · source
  • Ismael Almazán
    Partner · source
  • Sergio Choclán
    Partner · source
  • Diego Cervera
    Principal · source
  • Francisco Berlanga
    Venture Partner · source
  • Joaquín Azpilicueta
    Operating Partner · source
  • Eduardo Montes
    Board Member · source
  • Beatriz Triguero
    Head of Legal · source
  • Valentina Delgado
    Investor Relations · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

Big Sur Ventures is a VC fund based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2011.

Yes. Big Sur Ventures invests its own capital in private companies.

Big Sur Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages in Software & SaaS, Deep Tech and Artificial Intelligence.

Big Sur Ventures's stated ticket size is €100K–€1M.

Key people at Big Sur Ventures include Jose Miguel Herrero (Managing Partner), Carlos Galve (Partner), Ismael Almazán (Partner) and Sergio Choclán (Partner).

Big Sur Ventures's investments include Paack, Smart Protection, Submer, Lingokids, Trucksters, Bdeo, Frenetic and Jotelulu, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Big Sur Ventures is Axiomatic AI (Seed ($18M)), announced in Mar 2026.

Big Sur Ventures states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. Big Sur Ventures manages capital from outside investors.