Pedro de Álava

SIDE Capital

📍 Spain🔄 Updated September 2026💼 9 investments📅 19 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2022
VC🌍 Spain
9
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19y
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Oct 2022
AllRead Machine Learning Technologies is a Computer Vision Deep Tech Startup developing a cutting-edge Character Recognition Technology, based on a Deep Learning neural network model. Our Lead partners are the Mobile World Capital Barcelona and the Computer Vision Center of Barcelona AllRead MLT tracks down, extracts and converts into Big Data the relevant alphanumeric text from operational environments, using Visual Computing software. Text represents data and appears omnipresent in the value chain of companies with industrial processes (serial numbers, ID codes, meter readings...). AllRead MLT creates value through an innovative and frictionless (mobile) solution to gather data, providing automatic and accurate extraction of the targeted content in operations. It improves efficiency reducing repetitive manual tasks and allowing immediate digitization and processing of the information. AllRead MLT focuses on the Logistics, Utilities and Manufacturing sectors, and is commercialized through a Software-as-a-Service and a Software Development Kit, able to run directly on mobile devices. AllRead MLT was launched through the collaboration of the Mobile World Capital Venture Building program as our Lead Investor and the Center of Computer Vision at the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona.
Board Member
Jul 2022
BQC is a biotechnology company specialized in the development and design of kits and electrochemical devices for the measurement of redox parameters. Among the devices, we have eBQC LAB for total antioxidant capacity measurement in biomedical samples and eBQC Natural ingredients for total antioxidant capacity measurement in food, beverages and plant-based samples. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of kirs for measuring redox parameters such as antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress, biomolecule damage, phenolic compounds, ROS sensors, among others. We are also able to design new kits adapted to the needs of our customers. BQC is specially committed to offering the best service to our customers, having particular regard to technical assistance before and after the acquisition of our products. Something remarkable is that our products are reasonably priced, but always maintain the highest quality standards. Finally, as the company is aware of the value of time, we have excellent courier and distributors to guarantee that the order arrives within 3-6 days from the confirmation of the purchase. For more information visit our website: www.bioquochem.com or contact at: smenendez@bqckit.com
late stageBiotechnology
Board Member
Jun 2022
Cuyna es una startup española especializada en delivery, que ayuda a marcas y restaurantes a escalar su negocio gracias a un modelo operativo multimarca, tecnología propia y una red de cocinas altamente eficientes.
early stageRestaurants
Board Member
Apr 2021
🌱Upcycled plant-based ingredients🌾
BA Investor & BOD
Apr 2021
Somos una marca de indumentaria inteligente; nuestra misión es desarrollar y producir prendas de vestir de fácil cuidado y que aporten confort al usuario a través de la tecnología, produciéndolas de la manera más sostenible posible. La industria textil ha evolucionado enormemente dando lugar a materiales de altas capacidades, pero esos avances han ido dirigidos a industrias más técnicas como el deporte, sector aeroespacial o las prendas militares. Nosotros hemos trasladado toda esa tecnología a las prendas de vestir del usuario medio en su día a día, creando un puente entre funcionalidad y diseño. Diseñamos las prendas pensando en personas, no en maniquíes; queremos que la ropa se adapte al uso que le damos. A través de la tecnología nuestras prendas no necesitan planchado, no huelen a olor corporal, son transpirables, elásticas y resisten las manchas de base acuosa u oleosa Está pensada para que dediques el tiempo a lo que realmente importa.
Board member
Sep 2020
Saving in diagnostic times will save many lives and budgets. JOIN THE FASTEST! MATCH biosystems is an IVD startup with headquarters in the core of a great biotech hub in Alicante, SPAIN. Our field is the diagnostics of infectious diseases, specially SEPSIS🦠 and critical patients. Our current obsession is to develop a GLOBAL Dx SOLUTION for IFI (Invasive Fungal Infections). MATCH biosystems has born to make available the FASTEST and most RELIABLE solution in the IVD market. We will make it AFFORDABLE, no doubt.
Investor Partner
Jul 2017
We put our minds to design and manufacture the best materials for wind turbine rotor blades.. We are a family, a team of innovators and idealistic experts. Our challenge is to transform society’s mindset through renewable energies. Our goal, encourage and inspire others. At Aerox we work with the most important global manufacturers of wind turbines and wind turbine blades. Learn how we bring value to the world.
Board Member
Dec 2016
At Quibim, we design pioneering tools that unlock imaging data to improve patient outcomes. Our main purpose is the application of AI techniques to medical images from MRI, CT, PET to unlock new data which can be transformed into actionable predictions for life sciences and providers.
Member of the Board
Jan 2007
Jet Ready, a new concept of aviation that adapts to the client’s requirements, and makes it possible to optimize business and pleasure trips to the maximum. Jet Ready brings another way of understanding private flights to the sector, arising from the business idea of Valencian entrepreneurs who are passionate about the world of aviation.
Experience · 13 entries
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Investments (9)
Founder (1)
Board (7)
2025
Chairman
Jun 2025
BIGBAN, fundada en 2007 como entidad de carácter privado e independiente, se posiciona como un referente del sector de inversión privada en capital semilla y early stage. La asociación aglutina a más de 130 business angels de distinta tipología y ha canalizado más de 20 millones de inversión privada en proyectos empresariales innovadores. Formamos a los dos colectivos para tener un sector robusto y profesionalizado, dinamizando un nuevo tejido empresarial. Miembro de AEBAN - Asociación Nacional de Business Angels. Miembro de EBAN - European Business Angels Network.
2022
Board member
Oct 2022
AllRead Machine Learning Technologies is a Computer Vision Deep Tech Startup developing a cutting-edge Character Recognition Technology, based on a Deep Learning neural network model. Our Lead partners are the Mobile World Capital Barcelona and the Computer Vision Center of Barcelona AllRead MLT tracks down, extracts and converts into Big Data the relevant alphanumeric text from operational environments, using Visual Computing software. Text represents data and appears omnipresent in the value chain of companies with industrial processes (serial numbers, ID codes, meter readings...). AllRead MLT creates value through an innovative and frictionless (mobile) solution to gather data, providing automatic and accurate extraction of the targeted content in operations. It improves efficiency reducing repetitive manual tasks and allowing immediate digitization and processing of the information. AllRead MLT focuses on the Logistics, Utilities and Manufacturing sectors, and is commercialized through a Software-as-a-Service and a Software Development Kit, able to run directly on mobile devices. AllRead MLT was launched through the collaboration of the Mobile World Capital Venture Building program as our Lead Investor and the Center of Computer Vision at the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona.
Board Member
Jul 2022
BQC is a biotechnology company specialized in the development and design of kits and electrochemical devices for the measurement of redox parameters. Among the devices, we have eBQC LAB for total antioxidant capacity measurement in biomedical samples and eBQC Natural ingredients for total antioxidant capacity measurement in food, beverages and plant-based samples. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of kirs for measuring redox parameters such as antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress, biomolecule damage, phenolic compounds, ROS sensors, among others. We are also able to design new kits adapted to the needs of our customers. BQC is specially committed to offering the best service to our customers, having particular regard to technical assistance before and after the acquisition of our products. Something remarkable is that our products are reasonably priced, but always maintain the highest quality standards. Finally, as the company is aware of the value of time, we have excellent courier and distributors to guarantee that the order arrives within 3-6 days from the confirmation of the purchase. For more information visit our website: www.bioquochem.com or contact at: smenendez@bqckit.com
late stageBiotechnology
Board Member
Jun 2022
Cuyna es una startup española especializada en delivery, que ayuda a marcas y restaurantes a escalar su negocio gracias a un modelo operativo multimarca, tecnología propia y una red de cocinas altamente eficientes.
early stageRestaurants
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