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GCO Ventures
GCO Ventures creates, builds and scales startups as a venture builder and provides capital, including direct startup investment and investments in VC funds.
Overview
GCO Ventures creates, builds and scales startups as a venture builder and provides capital, including direct startup investment and investments in VC funds. It is the innovation arm of GCO (Grupo Catalana Occidente), combining startup agility with the backing of a consolidated insurance group. The firm explores market trends, accompanies startups from design to scale-up, and collaborates with entrepreneurs, investors and corporations.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Sant Cugat del Vallés
Corporate office
Barcelona, Spain
Principals
Laura Cots
Head of Venture Builder
Alexandra Descarrega
Venture Builder, Operations
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does GCO Ventures target?
GCO Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, specifically seed and start-up rounds. This places the firm at the earliest institutional entry point, often working with companies that are pre-revenue or in the initial phases of product-market fit validation. The firm does not publicly indicate participation in later-stage growth equity or buyout transactions.
Does GCO Ventures co-invest alongside other venture firms?
Public information does not specify whether GCO Ventures leads rounds or participates as a syndicate partner. Early-stage firms of its profile often co-invest alongside local Iberian venture funds and pan-European seed investors, sharing deal flow and due diligence resources. Specific co-investors have not been named in available public record.
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