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itnig
Bernat Farrero and Jordi Romero built itnig into a Barcelona venture fund and startup studio with 30+ early-stage tech investments since 2010.
itnig
Itnig is a company based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2011. It invests in early-stage internet companies with technology-driven solutions to global challenges. Itnig operates a coworking space for startups, professionals, and entrepreneurs, and organizes events and produces a podcast for the entrepreneurial community.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2010
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Barcelona
Corporate office
Barcelona, Spain
Principals
Bernat Farrero
Founding Partner
Jordi Romero
Founding Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at itnig?
Founding partners Bernat Farrero and Jordi Romero lead all investment decisions. The firm operates with a flat structure and no disclosed investment committee beyond the two partners. Both are active in Barcelona's startup community and personally source most deals through the itnig ecosystem.
Does itnig operate as a venture fund or a startup studio?
itnig operates as both. The firm builds companies internally through a studio model and also makes seed-stage investments in external startups. Most capital is partner balance-sheet capital rather than a committed institutional fund, giving the firm flexibility on check sizes and holding periods.
What is itnig's relationship with Factorial?
Factorial is itnig's most prominent portfolio company. The Barcelona-based HR software startup raised $120 million from Atomico in 2022 (per TechCrunch, 2022). itnig was among Factorial's earliest investors through its studio program before the company scaled internationally.
How does itnig source its deals?
itnig sources deals primarily through its Barcelona coworking space, podcast network, and the personal networks of partners Farrero and Romero. The firm's physical presence in Poblenou gives it direct access to early-stage technical teams in Catalonia and broader Southern Europe.
Does itnig invest outside of Spain?
Yes, itnig invests across Southern Europe with a primary concentration in Spain and Portugal. The firm evaluates opportunities elsewhere in Europe when sourced through its network, but its portfolio skews heavily toward Barcelona-based companies.
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