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Next Tier Ventures
Next Tier is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in visionary entrepreneurs where AI is at the heart of their innovation, across Europe, North...
Next Tier Ventures
Next Tier is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in visionary entrepreneurs where AI is at the heart of their innovation, across Europe, North America, and LatAm. Its investment thesis focuses on early-stage B2B startups where Artificial Intelligence is the core driver of innovation. The firm exclusively invests in AI-driven companies with potential to redefine traditional industries, targeting AI infrastructure, vertical-specific solutions, and B2B platforms.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2023
AUM
€50M (per the firm)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Valencia
Corporate office
Valencia, Spain
Principals
Patricia Pastor
General Partner
Ruben Colomer
General Partner
Roger Almuni
Principal
Jonathan Sultan
Investor Relations
Paco Illueca
GVC Gaesco
Silvia Solé
GVC Gaesco
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls investment decisions at Next Tier Ventures?
General Partners Patricia Pastor and Ruben Colomer lead the fund. Patricia Pastor brings experience scaling tech companies across Europe, while Ruben Colomer is a former tech entrepreneur who focuses on AI infrastructure and B2B SaaS. A Principal, Roger Almuni, supports portfolio companies with strategic growth, but final investment authority rests with the General Partners.
What is the minimum requirement for an AI component in a portfolio company?
The firm states it exclusively invests in startups where AI is the core driver of innovation. Bolt-on features or marginal AI applications do not qualify. The team looks for AI infrastructure plays, vertical-specific solutions in areas like healthcare and fintech, and B2B platforms where the business model depends on AI.
How does the advisory network contribute to deal flow?
The fund lists a network of AI practitioners from Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce, Intel, and AWS who act as advisors. These individuals provide technical diligence, sector analysis, and introductions to founders within their respective ecosystems, functioning as a distributed sourcing mechanism for AI-native startups.
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