Sabadell BStartup

Sabadell BStartup represents the innovation arm of Spain's fourth-largest private banking institution, focusing on nurturing early-stage ventures with significant growth potential. With a foundation built on professionalism and quality service, Banco Sabadell leverages its extensive financial expertise and modern technological infrastructure to support emerging businesses. The bank's multi-brand, multi-channel approach enables it to maintain a distinguished position in both personal and commercial banking sectors while simultaneously developing its venture investment capabilities through dedicated startup programs.

The investment strategy of BStartup specifically targets seed and early-stage companies developing innovative digital and technology-based solutions with demonstrated market differentiation. Their portfolio includes diverse B2B and B2C ventures across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on startups that have already launched their products and can provide initial performance metrics. Each calendar year, the program invests in over 10 promising technology startups, providing funding of up to €200,000 per venture and positioning Banco Sabadell as one of Spain's most active early-stage investors.

Portfolio companies benefit from comprehensive support extending far beyond capital injection. Entrepreneurs gain access to strategic guidance during subsequent financing rounds, professional hands-on assistance with financial planning and sales strategy development, and targeted communication initiatives to enhance market visibility. Additionally, startups can leverage Banco Sabadell's extensive corporate network and take advantage of strategic partnerships, such as their collaboration with Amazon Web Services that provides substantial cloud credits and technical support. This holistic approach to startup development reflects the bank's commitment to both internal innovation and fostering external entrepreneurial talent.

To address specific market opportunities, BStartup operates specialized vertical investment programs with tailored requirements and evaluation criteria. BStartup Health focuses exclusively on promising biotech and medtech innovations that address significant healthcare challenges, while BStartup Green targets ventures developing solutions for energy transition, Industry 4.0 implementation, smart city infrastructure, and circular economy initiatives. For maturing portfolio companies seeking larger capital infusions, Sabadell Venture Capital provides follow-on funding for later-stage rounds, ensuring continuity of support throughout the startup growth journey and establishing Banco Sabadell as a long-term strategic partner rather than merely a financial investor.