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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...

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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 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

AI/MLEnterprise SoftwareFinTechCybersecurityDigital HealthEducationMedia & EntertainmentLuxury

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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