José Fortes

Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategy || CEO @ LAUREON || VC || Board & Advisor

📍 Spain🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 4 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2022
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Investor, LP & VC Board Member
Oct 2022
Archipélago Next is a Venture Capital fund based in the Canary Islands, Spain, that invests in seed-stage digital startups in Europe. The fund is led by a team of experienced professionals and has the support of the main local industrial players who bring their knowledge and experience to the investment process. We have a collaborative investment approach that is based on a cooperative effort with the startups in its portfolio. The fund offers its investees a wide range of resources and services, including strategic advice, access to networks, and financial support. The goal of Archipélago Next is to contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Canary Islands and Mainland Spain, helping startups reach their full potential.
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2023
Operating Partner
Oct 2023
Enzo Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing the best tech founders in Europe, with a primary investment focus on Southern Europe. We write the first check and stay close throughout the entire journey, from day zero to exit. Our approach carries a distinctly Mediterranean spirit. We value long-term relationships over transactional dynamics, build tight-knit communities around our portfolio, and bring the patience and conviction to back founders before anyone else does.
2022
Investor, LP & VC Board Member
Oct 2022
Archipélago Next is a Venture Capital fund based in the Canary Islands, Spain, that invests in seed-stage digital startups in Europe. The fund is led by a team of experienced professionals and has the support of the main local industrial players who bring their knowledge and experience to the investment process. We have a collaborative investment approach that is based on a cooperative effort with the startups in its portfolio. The fund offers its investees a wide range of resources and services, including strategic advice, access to networks, and financial support. The goal of Archipélago Next is to contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Canary Islands and Mainland Spain, helping startups reach their full potential.
2016
Founder & CEO || Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Advisor
Jun 2016
Tener ideas es fácil, lo difícil es que generen impacto. Se necesita creatividad, estrategia, experiencia en negocios y capacidad para ejecutar. Diseñamos negocios.