Masia VC

Masia is a Barcelona-based angel and venture capital fund dedicated to investing in early-stage startups, specifically at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm focuses on companies leveraging Artificial Intelligence and other Frontier Technologies. Its investment scope includes GenAI, Health, Biotech, Fintech, Blockchain, Defense, Climate, and Hardware sectors. Masia typically invests between €125,000 and €250,000 per company, emphasizing a collaborative and founder-first approach.

Founded in 2024, Masia was co-founded by Pepe Borrell and Carlos Trenchs. The firm emerged from the Aldea Ventures ecosystem, a fund of funds that supports specialized VCs across Europe. Masia was established with the vision of nurturing independent ventures within a supportive community, aiming to position Barcelona as a globally recognized hub for startups, deep tech, and investment.

Masia has actively built a portfolio of innovative companies across its focus sectors. Notable investments include Galtea AI, Fermat, Biorce, Zymvol Biomodeling, Capably, IMA Health, Oliva, CareerOS, Spock, and Modern Relay. These companies span areas such as AI platforms for various industries, advanced manufacturing, digital health solutions, and climate technology, reflecting Masia's broad interest in frontier tech.

Masia is led by its co-founders, Pepe Borrell and Carlos Trenchs, who bring extensive experience to the firm. Pepe Borrell has over 15 years of operational experience, including co-founding Crowdcube Spain. Carlos Trenchs, with over 20 years in venture capital, previously co-founded Aldea Ventures and led Caixa Capital Risc, pioneering institutional seed capital in Spain. The firm is further supported by an advisory board comprising experienced tech founders such as Albert Castells, Albert Nieto, Elisenda Bou, and Philippe Gelis, who contribute their expertise and network to the portfolio companies.