Faraday Venture Partners – Overview:
Faraday Venture Partners is a European venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm invests in early-stage innovative companies across Europe, with a focus on Spain, Germany, Belgium, and France.
Faraday operates as a regulated management company (SGEIC) authorised and regulated by the CNMV in Spain.
About Faraday:
Faraday Venture Partners provides access to venture capital through two main investment models:
– Deal-by-deal investments via the Faraday Club
– Diversified funds managed by the firm
Both models are managed by the same investment team.
Investment Models:
Club (Deal-by-Deal Model)
The Faraday Club allows investors to participate in individual startup investments.
– Investors choose each opportunity
– Minimum investment from €2,000 per deal
– Access to multiple opportunities per year
– Active involvement in the investment process
Funds (Diversified Model)
Faraday manages regulated venture capital funds, including Faraday Europa I (EuVECA) and Faraday Europa II (VCF). Both funds have been selected by ICO Global, the Spanish fund-of-funds, as a cornerstone institutional investor, reinforcing the credibility and institutional backing of the platform.
– Diversified portfolio of startups
– Professional portfolio management
– Long-term investment horizon
– Decisions delegated to the investment team
Investment Strategy
Faraday invests in early-stage startups with the following characteristics:
– 6–12 months of commercial traction
– High growth potential
– Innovative business models
– Strong founding teams
Typical investment range: €300k – €1M initial investment, with follow-on capacity.
Portfolio
Faraday has invested in more than 60 companies since 2011 across multiple sectors.
Portfolio includes companies in:
– Technology
– SaaS
– Marketplaces
– Consumer
– Health
Selected exits include 7 companies such as Habitissimo, Signaturit, Bodeboca, Codigames, Woffu, PlaySpace and Datos101.
Team
Faraday is composed of a multidisciplinary team with more than a decade of experience in venture capital and startup investment.
The team supports portfolio companies beyond capital through network, strategy, and follow-on investments.
FAQ
What does Faraday invest in?
Early-stage startups with traction and scalable models.
Who can invest?
Eligibility depends on the investment model.
Faraday works with both professional and qualified investors. Through its Club model, investors can access deal-by-deal opportunities starting from €2,000 per investment. Through its Funds, investors commit to a diversified portfolio with a minimum commitment starting at €25,000.
Faraday’s mission is to broaden access to the venture capital asset class by lowering traditional entry barriers while maintaining a professional and structured investment approach.
What is the minimum investment?
The minimum investment depends on the model:
– Club (deal-by-deal): from €2,000 per investment
– Funds (diversified model): from €25,000 total commitment, typically deployed over several years