Angels Capital

What they do

Angels Capital was established by Juan Roig, the billionaire founder and president of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. In 2015, the firm became a core pillar of "Marina de Empresas," a major entrepreneurship hub in Valencia, alongside the EDEM business school and the Lanzadera accelerator. Angels Capital is highly distinctive because it acts as a captive capital provider for this ecosystem, investing strictly in entrepreneurs who have been trained or accelerated within its walls. The firm has built a strong reputation in the Spanish tech ecosystem as a patient, founder-focused investor that bridges the gap between early-stage acceleration and institutional venture capital, having backed over 70 companies to date.

What they look for

Angels Capital's mission is to invest in "Entrepreneurial Leaders" (Líderes emprendedores) to build sustainable companies. Their entire investment philosophy is anchored in Juan Roig's "Total Quality Model" (Modelo de Calidad Total). This model dictates that a successful business must satisfy five components in a strict sequential order: 1) The Customer, 2) The Employee, 3) The Supplier, 4) Society, and finally 5) Capital/Shareholders. They look for founders who are obsessed with solving a real customer need, target large markets, demonstrate perseverance, and have the ability to scale while maintaining a clear path to profitability.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

SaaS, AI, HR and recruiting, Healthcare, Climate, Fintech, Food and agriculture, Consumer

Based

Valencia, ES