Encomenda Smart Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

$27 M

Location

Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Encomenda Smart Capital is a venture capital firm based in Spain with offices in Barcelona and presence in Madrid. Founded by entrepreneurial veterans, the team includes 12 members and 9 venture partners who leverage their experience to aid early-stage start-ups. The firm is co-founded by successful entrepreneurs who also contribute as limited partners, allowing them to support the growth of their portfolio companies with a practical understanding of entrepreneurship. Encomenda is distinctive for its founder-centric approach, quick decision-making, and strong connections with both local and international venture capital networks.

Encomenda invests in technology-driven sectors with a focus on deep tech, SaaS, AI, and blockchain. The firm supports companies from pre-seed to growth stages, with initial check sizes ranging from 100K€ to 500K€ and follow-on investments up to 3M€. Their geographical focus is on projects originating in Spain with global aspirations. The firm operates several seed funds and engages actively with its portfolio companies to ensure their growth and success.

Notable investments by Encomenda include over 40 active portfolio companies, though specific names aren't detailed on their website. The firm's hands-on methodology and entrepreneur-oriented ethos have positioned it as a capital-efficient partner fostering innovative technological solutions for a global market.

Industry

Life Sciences MedTech AI Blockchain/Crypto Travel Transportation Telecommunications Sports/SportsTech Software Security SaaS Real Estate Pharmaceuticals Media and Entertainment Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Biotechnology Deeptech TravelTech HealthTech Energy

Encomenda Smart Capital Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Real Estate
SaaS
Software
Transportation
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
Europe
$5-10 m
$27 M
January 2018

Contacts

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Title
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Javier Darriba General Partner
General Partner
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Merce Tell General Partner & COO
General Partner & COO
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FAQs about Encomenda Smart Capital

Encomenda Smart Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Encomenda Smart Capital is located in Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Encomenda Smart Capital was founded in 2017.
Encomenda Smart Capital invests in companies and startups in Life Sciences, MedTech, AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Security, SaaS, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, Edtech, Education, Biotechnology, Deeptech, TravelTech, HealthTech, Energy.
Encomenda Smart Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Encomenda Smart Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Encomenda Smart Capital usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Encomenda Smart Capital has around $27m assets under management.
Encomenda Smart Capital last fund was created/launched in 2018-01-12
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