Unirisco Galicia Overview

Unirisco, established in 2000, is the first venture capital company in Spain linked to university-originated projects. It focuses on investing in early-stage, science and technology-based startups and spin-offs, primarily from Galician universities. The firm aims to accelerate knowledge transfer by providing temporary capital investments and strategic support, emphasizing social impact and profitability. Unirisco has invested €3 million in share capital and has supported over 30 business projects since 2001. Its investment sectors include biotechnology, drug discovery, health technologies, agro-food, new materials, information and communication technologies (ICT), Industry 4.0, circular economy, new forms of energy, and sustainability.

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Unirisco Galicia

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Southern Europe 2 / 9

Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Engineering / Manufacturing
  • MedTech & Devices

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

First ticket size

€150,000 - €450,000

How to approach funds like Unirisco Galicia

When reaching out to Unirisco, founders should highlight strong academic or research-driven roots and demonstrate clear pathways for technology transfer from university to market. Emphasize the scientific rigor behind your solution and its potential for tangible societal benefit, as well as your team's ability to bridge academia and entrepreneurship. Articulate how your project leverages regional strengths or university partnerships, and be prepared to discuss both the commercial viability and broader impact of your innovation.

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