Marc Calzada

We are a growth equity firm empowering a new generation of extraordinary visionaries. Bolstering brands and tech-enabled solutions that make our lives healthier, happier and more convenient, where no one is left behind. We look for unstoppable founders who have the ability to understand today the problems of tomorrow, defining the future of consumption with a clear mission: upgrading our lives. We admire brands that encourage responsible innovation, diversity, transparency and positive change. We guide founders by providing top operational and strategic support, working side by side in true partnership. Our community and expert network is endless, and we make sure you get what you need. We understand the power harnessed by the brands that modern consumers love: a compelling mix of seamless products & experiences, engaging content and a true sense of belonging, all enabled by data and technology. We specialise in the intersection of Community, Branding, Innovation and Technology. And we do this by combining art, science and intuition, secretly noticing details that no one else sees, operating with purpose and empathy, with the aim to build a more human digital-lifestyle future. We back globally ambitious founders operating across Europe, UK and the US; helping accelerate their growth via our unique access to major markets, including Asia. We promote investments leading/co-leading Series A (+/-) and co-investments in later-stage rounds.

We are a growth equity firm empowering a new generation of extraordinary visionaries. Bolstering brands and tech-enabled solutions that make our lives healthier, happier and more convenient, where no one is left behind. We look for unstoppable founders who have the ability to understand today the problems of tomorrow, defining the future of consumption with a clear mission: upgrading our lives. We admire brands that encourage responsible innovation, diversity, transparency and positive change. We guide founders by providing top operational and strategic support, working side by side in true partnership. Our community and expert network is endless, and we make sure you get what you need. We understand the power harnessed by the brands that modern consumers love: a compelling mix of seamless products & experiences, engaging content and a true sense of belonging, all enabled by data and technology. We specialise in the intersection of Community, Branding, Innovation and Technology. And we do this by combining art, science and intuition, secretly noticing details that no one else sees, operating with purpose and empathy, with the aim to build a more human digital-lifestyle future. We back globally ambitious founders operating across Europe, UK and the US; helping accelerate their growth via our unique access to major markets, including Asia. We promote investments leading/co-leading Series A (+/-) and co-investments in later-stage rounds.

Antai Ventures is a Barcelona-based venture studio with presence across Southern Europe and Latam. Since 2012 we have co-founded +25 companies including Glovo, Wallapop, Nemuru, PlatanoMelon and Vitaance. Our ventures have raised more than $1.5B in funding, have generated more than $3B in shareholders value and currently employ more than 3.000 people. At Antai, we partner-up and invest in the best co-founders to build global companies willing to disrupt multi-billion dollar industries. In the last 10 years, we have gained experience in a variety of business models (E-Commerces/DNVBs, B2B SaaS, Marketplaces) operating in a wide range of industries including Edtech, Grocery, Healthtech, Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, Autotech among others.

Awel was founded with a simple goal: to change the way your feet connect to the world. Thats why we decided to make a shoe that feels amazing and makes your life easier To do that we take a customer oriented approach and by simple design and the power of natural materials we are able to bring the most comfortable footwear to life. At Awel, every detail is designed in order to deliver a unique and comfortable journey. As a Vertical Integrated company we are able to keep control over every step of the process. From sourcing the finest materials to getting the product to your door. All that is done in the most sustainable way possible Improving lives is in our DNA. We partner with non-profits to develop high impact projects that improve lives substantially

Excellence in service. Rubi Zippers is a company specialized in design and manufacture zippers & metal accessories since 1926. We work for all fashion sectors: confections, leather goods, footwear, jeans, technical, home, awnings, etc. We produce zippers and metal accessories using high technology and innovative processes so we can offer a high quality product. Our facilities have an area of 16.000 m2 of vertically integrated factory so we are able to give a good service to our clients and personalized advices. In Rubi, we care about the quality of our products, from the beginning to the end of the productive process. We have passed the Oeko-Tex certification and have always been carrying out operations in strict compliance with the system. Furthermore, we have established our own “Product Standards” in accordance with the international standards that have been approved. Our productive process allow us to have a fast lead-time to satisfy our most demanding clients.