Entrepreneurship
&
Innovation.
A shared Passion.
Smart access to Startup investment
Faraday was founded in 2011 with the mission of providing small investors with efficient access to the best Venture Capital investment opportunities.
We are driven by our passion for entrepreneurship and investment. Our vision is to share this passion with an increasing number of investors in a smart, aligned and diversified way, delivering consistently high returns through value creation.
Through our pioneering "Club" model in Spain, we offer individuals and small groups (our Partners) the chance to co-invest alongside us in high-potential Startups in their early commercial stages. Each investor only invests in the Startup of their choice, starting from €2,000 per investment. Our services for Club Partners follow this model:
Deal Flow
~10 Investment opportunities/year
No investment commitment
Annual fee of €750 / € 1,500
Investment Management
Negotiating & structuring of the operation
Investment follow-up & support
Annual management fee of 2%
Empowerment & Exit
Strategic advice & Startup empowerment
Sales optimisation/M&A
Success fee of 10%
We proudly count on the trust of >250 Club Partners who have invested > €20M across > 50 companies, achieving excellent results (6 Exits) and showing strong appreciation for our service (with > 85% annual membership renewal rates).
In 2021, we launched our first diversified fund, Faraday Europa I, EuVECA, with > €36M under management from over 100 private investors. Faraday Europa II, VCF continues our mission, offering better access to Venture Capital, to even more investors, at an ideal time, with affordable entry tickets for small investors (commitments starting from €25,000).
If you want to delegate your startup investments in a diversified way, aligned with experienced managers, explore our fund. If you prefer to make your own investment decisions, building a custom portfolio and maximizing your learning, get in touch with us… or keep reading for more details about the Club!
How does the Club work?
Deal Flow Generation & Investment Due Diligence
Access to > 10 investment opportunities/year
Comprehensive and executive info for decision-making (professional reports, collective questionnaire, video call with Founders, etc.)
No prior investment commitment: minimum €2,000 per investment in each Startup of your choice
Annual membership fee of € 750 (individuals) or € 1,500 (small groups/family offices)
Investment Structuring, Monitoring & Management
Negotiation, legal/regulatory structuring
Management of legal, tax and administrative requirements throughout investment cycle
Full support from our team, including quarterly monitoring reports for each Startup, among other services
Annual management fee of 2% on invested capital, reduction from 5th year onwards
Startup Empowerment & Exit Strategy
Strategic support for portfolio companies through:
Sharing and enhancing best practices
Leveraging the networks of Faraday Partners (commercial empowerment)
Advice and support in financing and sales strategies
Success fee of 10% on realised gains for each investment, applicable only if annual IRR exceeds 7%
What Startups do we invest in?
We invest in Spanish and European technology Startups and/or those with a strong innovative component in their early commercial stages, seeking smart exposure to various sectors, trends, technologies, and geographies.
Our main selection criteria are:
Funding requirements between €300,000 and €2M
At least 6 months of sales and a clear commercial strategy
High potential for rapid value creation through innovation, technology, and efficient capital use
Committed, aligned Founders with proven execution capability and an ethical approach
Minimum potential return of 5x the invested amount within a 3-5 year horizon
Reasons to invest with Faraday!
Simple & Fun
We address the challenges faced by small investors, such as lack of access to quality investment opportunities, high minimum capital requirements, limited time, and lack of experience or knowledge in Venture Capital.
Flexibility
Our Club Partners freely choose how much (starting from €2,000) and in which Startups to invest. This way, each Partner creates their own customized portfolio with us, making independent investment decisions and maximizing their learning experience.
Integrity, Professionalism & Transparency
We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, following the CFA Institute's code of conduct, and are regulated by the CNMV as a Collective Investment Management Company.
Experience & Track Record
We have been investing in Startups since 2012, with a history of both successful exits and failed investments. These experiences provide us with valuable insights that continually enhance our expertise and skills as specialist investors.
Networking & Learning
We organize exclusive quarterly events where you can meet the Founders of our portfolio companies and key players in the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. We also offer annual workshops and other resources to aid our Members' learning.
Pick. Invest. Connect. Learn.
If you think you might be interested in co-investing with us as a Club Partner, please contact us using the form below.
Disclaimer: Startup investments carry risk. Please consult our relevant section here.