Coben Ventures

Coben Ventures is an investment firm that operates as an angel group and venture capital entity, primarily focusing on pre-seed and early-stage technology startups. The firm is part of the broader Coben Group, which aims to support entrepreneurs in launching successful projects, securing funding, growing, and expanding into international markets. They are sector-agnostic but show a strong preference for business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) and frontier tech companies.

Founded in 2023, Coben Ventures was established by the founding partners of Coben Group: Idoia Iturbe, Iker Camara, and Unai Carmona. Their investment strategy is rooted in the spirit of business angels, providing not only capital but also what they term 'SmartMoney,' which includes know-how, extensive networks, commercial introductions, and access to further funding. They emphasize a close relationship with the entrepreneurial teams, acting as 'Sherpas' to guide startups through their early development.

The firm typically invests an average ticket of 50,000 Euros, often participating in the first capital increase of a startup. While their primary geographical focus is on Spain, particularly the Basque Country (Euskadi), they are open to international co-investment opportunities. Coben Ventures places significant value on the entrepreneurial team, looking for resilience, passion, ambition, humility, and empathy.

Coben Ventures has built a portfolio of diverse technology companies. Notable investments include Verifait, Tinkery, and Breakevent, operating in industries such as network management software and business/productivity software. Other portfolio companies mentioned on their website include Nominis, Ordatic, Legit Health, Smartfy, Letmepark, Letmecharge, Catalyst-Tools, Caleida, Melow, Geekssquare, and Ealyx, showcasing their commitment to various SaaS and marketplace models.