Annual Dinner Faraday

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 Faraday: “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 Faraday: “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 Faraday: “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

Faraday 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.

Faraday 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 Faraday

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!

Investment Forum Faraday

Moderated by Gonzalo Tradacete, we welcomed the CEOs of our newest portfolio companies: Edouard Beauvois (AiVidens), Antonio Morales (Gocleer) and Stella Sorg (Mersor).

After our CEO round table, we presented our very first “Investment Forum Faraday” hosting four portfolio companies that will shortly be in fundraising:

• Federico Sainz de Robles – Sepiia
• Florian Polak – Tucan.ai
• Stella Strüfing – Laøri
• Alfonso Fuertes – Segle Clinical

Pandemic risks and lessons learnt

Moderated by Gonzalo Tradacete, we welcomed the CEOs of our newest portfolio companies: Telmo Güell (The Beemine Lab), David Conde (Coinscrap) and Florian Polak (Tucan) to discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on them and how they’ve managed to come out on top.

Annual Dinner Faraday

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

At this time, we’d like to apologize but this recording is only available in Spanish.