Summer Event: “Entrepreneurship, Portfolio Growth and the Ideas Shaping the Future”

We held our Summer Event 2026 at Ciudad de la Raqueta in Madrid, bringing together investors, Founders and Partners of the Faraday community for an afternoon focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and Venture Capital.

The event opened with a review of Faraday’s recent activity, highlighting key milestones, portfolio performance and the progress of Faraday Europa II, VCF as it approaches its final closing on 30 June.

One of the highlights of the event was an in-depth interview with Roc Viñas, Founder and CEO of Citring, Faraday Europa II’s latest investment. Roc shared the remarkable journey behind the development of Citring’s award-winning automatic juicer, a process that required more than five years of R&D, significant technical innovation and a strong commitment to building a new product category from scratch. The conversation explored the challenges of industrialization, intellectual property protection, international expansion and the company’s ambition to become the category leader in automated fresh juice preparation.

We also presented several portfolio companies, showcasing the diversity of Faraday’s investment strategy across both digital and industrial businesses, from AI-powered software platforms and hospitality technology to energy infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.

The second key session featured a conversation with entrepreneur, investor and author Jesús Úsar around his recently published novel, "Cambio de Rumbo". Drawing on his decades of experience as a Founder, Business Angel and Tech Executive, Jesús reflected on entrepreneurship, resilience, technological disruption and the societal implications of AI. The discussion explored themes such as the future of work, the increasing dependence on technology, the concentration of economic power and the opportunities that AI may create if deployed responsibly.

Beyond the book itself, the conversation delivered valuable lessons for both entrepreneurs and investors, reinforcing the importance of long-term thinking, adaptability and strong leadership teams as the primary drivers of value creation.

The event concluded with a networking cocktail, where we honoured the winners and finalisas of our padel tournament and several surprises for attendees, creating an informal environment for investors, Founders and Partners to connect and strengthen relationships across the Faraday ecosystem.

For more details on the event content and to access the full video, see below:

00:07 Welcome of guests

02:24 Faraday update

07:09 CEO interview with Roc Viñas, CEO of Citring

22:36 Presentation: Faraday Europa II, VCF

45:13 Interview with Jesús Úsar

01:04:37 Q&A

01:10:07 Close of event

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish.

Quarterly Event: “Governance and Shareholders’ Agreements in Venture Capital”

We held our Q1 2026 Quarterly Event at Cuatrecasas, a leading law firm in Spain and a key reference in the legal advisory of Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions. There we brought together our investor community to share portfolio updates, strengthen relationships within the ecosystem, and dive deeper into the key drivers of returns in early-stage investing.

The session kicked off with a Faraday update, covering the main milestones of the quarter, portfolio performance, and the current positioning of Faraday Europa II, VCF as it approaches the end of its subscription period.

This was followed by CEO interviews of our recent additions to the portfolio. Samuel Ruiz (ScrapAd) shared the evolution of his global B2B platform for recycled metals trading, highlighting strong operational traction and logistics challenges in a highly volatile environment. Alexander Skjøth (Frankly Insure), in turn, presented an embedded insurance model focused on efficient distribution and CAC/LTV optimization through direct integration at the point of sale.

The core highlight of the event was a round table on “Shareholders’ Agreements in Venture Capital: what really matters (and what doesn’t)”, featuring two leading experts with complementary perspectives: Diana Rivera, Partner at Cuatrecasas and Head of Venture Capital and Private Equity, brought a structured legal view on how to design robust agreements, anticipate conflicts and protect investor and founder interests. And José Antonio González, Partner at Deloitte Spain and active Business Angel, provided a practitioner’s perspective, sharing real-life insights on negotiation dynamics, common pitfalls and alignment across the investment lifecycle.

The discussion focused on key levers such as information rights, reserved matters, liquidation preferences and drag/tag-along clauses, with a clear takeaway: poor structuring at early stages can materially impact value creation and exit execution.

The event concluded with a networking cocktail, fostering interaction between investors, entrepreneurs, and advisors, and reinforcing the community dimension as a key differentiator of Faraday.

For more details on the event content and to access the full video, see below:

• 00:17 Welcome of guests

  06:38 Faraday update

  15:18 CEO interview with Samuel Ruiz, CEO of ScrapAd

  22:52 CEO interview with Alexander Skjøth, CEO of Frankly Insure

  34:52 Presentation: Faraday Europa II, FCR

  59:48 Round table: Shareholders’ Agreements in Venture Capital: what really matters (and what doesn’t)

  02:06:48 Kahoot competition

  02:16:00 Close of event

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish and features Spanish subtitles for the English interview.

Annual Dinner 2025

We are pleased to share our traditional Christmas speech, delivered by our Founder and CEO, Gonzalo Tradacete.

In this address, Gonzalo reflects on the economic and Venture Capital landscape in Spain and Europe, reviewing the key milestones of 2025 and the strategic priorities shaping 2026. In a still challenging environment, he highlights the importance of resilience, long-term vision, and adaptability as fundamental pillars of our investment approach and our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs.

The speech also underscores the strength of the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ambition we witness every day across our portfolio companies, as well as the achievements accomplished together with our community of Partners, Founders, and Investors.

To close the message, we celebrated the achievements of our Partners and CEOs, whose commitment and perseverance inspire us to keep moving forward together.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Quarterly Event: “Investment, M&A, and Private Equity Trends”

We hosted our Q3 2025 Quarterly Event at Aticco Lab in Madrid on the 9th October, 2025, bringing together our investor community to discuss Faraday’s continued evolution and a market outlook led by key voices in the investment ecosystem.

The session provided a comprehensive view of how investor sentiment, capital flows, and valuation trends are influencing Spain’s innovation and Venture landscape.

We explored how shifting macroeconomic conditions, the normalization of valuation multiples, and the rise of artificial intelligence are reshaping investment and exit dynamics across Europe.

The Fire-Side Chats with Juan Venegas (Arcano) and Álvaro Sendagorta (CVC) delivered deep insights into deal-making psychology, valuation discipline, and the convergence between Venture Capital, growth, and Private Equity—highlighting best practices for founders, investors, and fund managers navigating today’s capital environment.

We welcomed a broad range of guests from across the ecosystem.

For more details on the event content and to access the full video, see below:

• 00:09 Welcome of guests

  04:01 Faraday update

  07:59 Progress on Faraday Europa II & Fond-ICO Global

  15:00 Fire-Side Chat: Success Story Datos101 with Juan Llamazares, CEO of Datos101

  29:30 Fire-Side Chats: Current dynamics and trends in M&A within Venture Capital

  30:00 Juan Venegas, Partner & Head of Tech at Arcano Partners

  58:52 Álvaro Sendagorta, Managing Partner at CVC Capital Partners

  01:26:08 Close of event

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish, but can be watched with automatic subtitles.

Summer Event

As has become a tradition over the last few years, we once again hosted our international summer event, where we invited all our Partners from around the world to join us for a fun, a day full of energy, connection and insight.

See below a video of this successful day!

00:00 Update Faraday Venture Partners

16:56 Round table: Hotta and Solar You

31:23 Round table: Bookline and Aunoa

42:01 Fire-Side Chat with Ignacio Olmeda

1:15:00 Q&A

For those non-Spanish speakers, the video can be viewed with English subtitles.

Event Sociedad Bilbaína: “Entrepreneurship & Innovation”

On the 22nd May 2025, we hosted a special event at the historic Sociedad Bilbaína. The session brought together a focused group of attendees to explore key topics around Venture Capital investing and the evolving startup ecosystem — a valuable opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect.

• 00:00 Introduction by Rafael Soto, Ex-Treasurer of the Sociedad Bilbaína

• 03:15 Faraday Update

  38:15 How to invest in Venture Capital?

  44:00 What is Faraday investing in right now?

  1:17:00 More about our current portfolio

• 1:31:50 Q&A

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish, but can be watched with subtitles.

Quarterly Event: “The Art of selecting winning startups”

On Thursday, 27/03/2025, we hosted our first Quarter Event at the new and beautiful Hub Empresa of the Sabadell Bank in Madrid.

We had a great many guests that intervened at the event, for more details on the content and the video please see below:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 3:31 Sabadell Presentation

  9:11 Faraday Update

  27:08 Interview: Montchis

  32:25 Interview: Inversiva

  38:14 Interview: Mercè Torguet

  47:54 Interview: FLiPO

  1:03:22 Interview: Catcher

  1:34:53 Fireside Chat with Luis Martín Cabiedes

  1:58:00 Q&A

  2:18:31 Event Closing

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish, but can be watched with subtitles.

Event Valencia: “Resilience and Leadership”

This past 11/03/2025, we hosted a gathering focused on debating and reflecting on business resilience and leadership in times of uncertainty.

The aim was to share real-life experiences from entrepreneurs and investors, analyse the current challenges in the ecosystem, and explore the key factors for building strong and sustainable businesses.

See below for the video and its contents:

• 0:00 Introduction

• 1:40 Faraday Europa II

• 23:52 Roundtable: Cristina Aristoy and Paco Tormo (Co-founders and CEOs of Singularu)

• 49:30 Roundtable: Ignacio Mañero (CEO of KMINA)

• 1:00:00 Driving Teams Toward Success: José Marcilla, President for Latin America and Canada at Novartis

• 1:42:00 Closing and Acknowledgements

Please note, this video is only available in Spanish, but can be watched with subtitles.

Annual Dinner 2024

We are pleased to share our traditional Christmas message from our Founder and CEO, Gonzalo Tradacete.

In his speech, Gonzalo reflects on the events that have shaped the Venture Capital landscape in Spain and Europe throughout 2024, highlighting key milestones achieved. He emphasizes how resilience and innovation have become essential pillars for navigating an ever-evolving environment.

This year, we have witnessed the adaptability and creativity of our entrepreneurial community, which continues to lead the way with determination and vision.

To close the message, we celebrate the achievements of our Partners and CEOs, whose effort and dedication inspire us to keep building a promising future together.

We look ahead with optimism, grateful to everyone who is part of this great family that makes our growth possible.

Quarterly Event: “Two Sides of the Coin: From Entrepreneur to Venture Capital Investor”

On Wednesday, 08/10/2024, we hosted our third Quarter Event at the beautiful Auren offices in Madrid.

The event kicked off with a warm welcome for our guests, followed by an update on Faraday's latest activities. We then held an engaging Fire-Side Chat with Jordán Díaz, Founder and CEO of Vancubic.

Next, we hosted a roundtable discussion featuring Marta Amorós (Amorós Arbaiza) and Carlos Morales (CM Wealth Managers), where we explored wealth management from a strategic perspective. Key topics included generational succession, tax incentives for optimizing investments, diversification through Venture Capital assets, and investment returns.

The final roundtable of the evening focused on the journeys of several CEOs from our portfolio companies: Federico Sainz (Sepiia), Telmo Güell (Beemine), and Manuel Palao (Lendismart). They shared their experiences transitioning from startup founders to private investors. We examined the motivations behind their shift from entrepreneurs to venture capital investors, their experience investing in Faraday Europa II, and the valuable lessons they've learned about how their entrepreneurial background shapes their investment decisions.

Video currently only available in Spanish, but English subtitles can be enabled via YouTube settings.

Video timeline:

• 01:58 - Auren presentation

• 07:58 - Faraday Update and latest investments

• 18:54 – Fire-Side Chat with Jordán Díaz, CEO of Vancubic

• 27:48 - Roundtable: “Wealth Management from a strategic perspective”

• Marta Amorós - Partner and Director of Alternative Investments at Amorós Arbaiza

• Carlos Morales - Private Banker and Founding Partner at CM Wealth Managers

• 54:29 - Roundtable: “Two Sides of the Coin: From Entrepreneur to Venture Capital Investor”

• Federico Sainz - CEO & Founder of Sepiia

• Telmo Güell - CEO & Founder of Beemine

• Manuel Palao - CEO & Founder of Lendismart

Summer Event: “Breaking Barriers: Diversify your wealth with unconventional investments”

On Wednesday, 19/06/2024, we hosted our annual Summer Event at the wonderful Bless Hotel in Madrid.

The event began with a warm welcome for the guests, followed by an update on Faraday's latest activities.

Subsequently, our CEO and Founder provided a brief update of our newest fund, Faraday Europa II, VCF. This was followed by a series of Fireside Chats with key figures from our recently invested portfolio companies, featuring Darío Pérez, CFO of Kmina, Rafael Bover, COO of Hotelverse, Julio Ribes, CEO of Holaglow, and Gustavo García, CEO of Catcher.

The evening was rounded off with a thought-provoking roundtable discussion titled "Breaking Barriers: Diversify your wealth with unconventional investments," featuring insights from Enrique Marazuela, ex-CIO of Private Banking at BBVA, Fernando de Roda, Partner at Orienta Capital, and Isaac Benzaquen, Founder of Ben Oldman and President of the Investment Committee at Faraday Venture Capital.

Video timeline:

• 00:10 - Sabadell presentation

• 04:05 - Faraday Update and latest investments

• 15:38 - Faraday Europa II, VCF - A new adventure

• 44:08 - Portfolio welcome interviews

  • 44:10 - Darío Pérez, CFO of KMINA

  • 53:10 - Rafael Bover, COO of Hotelverse

  • 1:03:46 - Julio Ribes, CEO of Holaglow

  • 1:14:10 - Gustavo García, CEO of Catcher

• 1:33:11 - Roundtable: “Breaking Barriers: Diversify your wealth with unconventional investments”

  • Enrique Marazuela, Ex-CIO Private Banking BBVA & former CFA Society Spain President

    Fernando de Roda, Partner en Orienta Capital

  • Isaac Benzaquen, Founder of Ben Oldman & President of the Investment Committee of Faraday

Quarterly Event: “Common Exit routes for Venture Capital investors”

On Wednesday, 03/04/2024, we had the pleasure of hosting our quarterly Faraday Event in collaboration with BME Growth and Scaleup at the impressive Palacio de la Bolsa in Madrid.

The event agenda was packed with exciting content! We began with a presentation highlighting the latest activities and investments of Faraday and BME Growth, where we introduced the founders of our newest portfolio companies, Cristian Martín (Landatu Solar) and Ángel Sánchez (EZ Telecom). As well as an interesting Fire-side chat with Federico Sainz de Robles (Sepiia).

Following the presentation of our second fund Faraday Europa II, we delved into a thought-provoking roundtable discussion exploring the most common exit routes for Venture Capital investors: IPOs, sale of stakes or funds to larger investors, or acquisition by industrial buyers. We were truly honoured to have had these esteemed speakers share their insights and real-life experiences: Jesús González, Managing Director at BME Growth & Scaleup and Álvaro Guarner, Partner at Q-Impact.

Video timeline:

• 00:13 - Welcome to guests

• 03:00 - Faraday Update and latest investments

• 09:40 - BME Growth Update and activities

• 21:59 - CEO Roundtable

  • Cristian Martín, CEO of Landatu Solar

  • Ángel Sánchez, CEO of EZ Telecom

• 39:41 - Fire-side chat with Federico Sainz de Robles, CEO of Sepiia

• 51:39 - Presentation Faraday Europa II

• 1:18:02 - Roundtable: “Exit routes for Venture Capital investors”

  • Jesús González, Director Gerente de BME Growth y Scaleup

    Álvaro Guarner, Partner en Q-Impact

Event Wayra Munich:

This past 20/03/2024 we had the pleasure of gathering a diverse group of professionals for an engaging evening of discussions and networking at the remarkable offices of Wayra Munich.

The event kicked off with a presentation of our second fund, Faraday Europa II. Following that, we delved into two panel discussions featuring companies from both our portfolio and Wayra's.

The first panel explored the intricacies of Digital Product Development, featuring Florian Polak from Tucan.ai and Tim Haug from Enna Care.

Wrapping up the evening, we hosted a panel discussion with Stella Sorg from Mersor and Florian Kriependorf from Scrapbees, focusing on the optimization of success through the examination of product and operational efficiencies.

Event Barcelona: “How to invest in Startups and not die trying”

This past 13/03/2024 we brought together a diverse group of professionals for an evening of insightful discussions and networking at the stunning offices of our portfolio company Pangea - The Travel Store.

From engaging presentations to thought-provoking panel discussions, the event provided attendees with valuable insights into the startup ecosystem and investment opportunities. We welcomed the CEOs of our resident portfolio company: Alfonso Fuertes Ollé (Segle Clinical), Alex Abril Egea (FLiPO) and Martín Simón Rúa (GeekSquare) speaking to them about their evolution and challenges.

Following the presentation of our second fund Faraday Europa II, we concluded our event with an enriching roundtable discussion. We hosted experienced Business Angels, José Antonio González (Partner at Deloitte) and Antonio Macià (Founder & CEO of Hidra Partners) who shared their invaluable experiences and insights with us.

Annual Dinner 2023

We are delighted to share a message from our Founder and CEO, Gonzalo Tradacete, reflecting on this year at Faraday and the events that have shaped the Venture Capital landscape across Spain and Europe.

In his remarks, Gonzalo eloquently emphasizes the challenges we have surmounted and the vital role of resilience and innovation as foundational principles in an environment defined by constant transformation.

This year has underscored the remarkable adaptability and ingenuity of our entrepreneurial community, whose unwavering commitment and vision continue to set the standard.

As the video concludes, we take a moment to honor the outstanding accomplishments of our Partners and CEOs. Each milestone achieved stands as a testament to the shared dedication and ambition that propel our ecosystem forward.

With gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose, we embrace the future with confidence, inspired by the extraordinary individuals who make our collective journey possible.

Faraday Europa II: Investment Committee & Founder’s Roundtable

Moderated by Jaime Biel, we welcomed the CEO of our newest portfolio company: Martín Simón Rúa (GeekSquare).

Followed by roundtable presenting our new Investment Committee for Faraday Europa II:

Ana Claver, CFA - Robeco

Lupina Iturriaga – Fintonic

María Merry del Val – Attalea

Yaiza Canosa – Goi Group

With a final Founder’s roundtable where we discussed “Secondary Operations and their Evolution”:

Iñigo Valenzuela - Smartvel

Paco Tormo – Singularu

Federico Sainz de Robles – Sepiia

Faraday’s International Summer Event

As has become a tradition over the last few years, we once again hosted an international summer event where we invited all our Partners from around the different Clubs to join us for a fun-day filled with extra-curricular activities.

See below a few photos of this successful day!

Risks and opportunities in Venture Capital investment in the context of high volatility

Moderated by Gonzalo Tradacete, we welcomed the CEO of our newest portfolio company: Alex Abril (FLiPO).

Followed by roundtable with:

José del Barrio – Samaipata
Juan Teijeiro – Bonsai Partners
Paloma Castellano – Wayra

Annual Dinner Faraday

Below you’ll be able to listen to our Founder and CEO’s Annual Christmas Dinner speech.

ScaleUp Learnings & High-Growth Shenanigans

Moderated by Gonzalo Tradacete, we welcomed the CEO of our newest portfolio company: Arturo Álvaro (Renting Finders).

Followed by two roundtables:

ScaleUp Learnings with:

Pablo Rabanal – Reclamador
Iñigo Valenzuela – Smartvel

High-Growth Shenanigans with:

Ignacio Oroquieta – Le Room Service
Ignacio Posada – Bechester
Federico Sainz de Robles – Sepiia

Faraday’s First International Summer Event

In 2022 we first decided to host an international event for all our Partners in Madrid.

The objective was to bring everyone together and host a whole day of extra-curricular activities so that everyone had the chance to get to know each other better.

The below photos were taken just before our friendly and competitive paddle tournament and before we could very deservedly enjoy a cocktail that went well into the night.

What a great day!