Santiago Muguruza, Cfa

Supporting high-growth tech companies on their journey to success

📍 Greater Bilbao Metropolitan Area, Spain🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 23 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2014
VC🌍 Spain
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23y
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Investor and Board Member
Nov 2014
Craftmen, pionners and independent. Basqueland is dedicated to making beer on par with the Basque culinary experience. We are proud to be global ambassadors for the Basque community throughout Europe and the world. As a flagbearer for craft beer, we accept the responsibility to lead by example as artisans and as good citizens.
early stageBreweries
Investor
Oct 2009
We are a Family Social Enterprise and Edutainment Storytelling Company dedicated to educating today's kids, the leaders of tomorrow, in the humanities to preserve humanity. Our vision is to instill in children a profound Respect for all - humans, the animal kingdom, and the environment. We aim to foster a sense of Connection within communities and instigate actions to Protect our planet. This ethos is encapsulated in our motto: #RESPECTCONNECTPROTECT. Introducing WHIGZ - an innovative approach to learning that encompasses World history, Imagination, Geography, and Zoology. We believe that a well-rounded education extends beyond STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our creative endeavors include crafting characters and stories featuring animals from various corners of the globe. Meet Strix, the wise owl residing atop Buckingham Palace in England, and Felis, the cat exploring the vibrant streets of Shibuya, Tokyo - all designed to impart WHIGZ concepts to children aged 2-7. From pioneering children's educational materials and products to curating immersive experiences and activations, our collaborations span over 145 esteemed partners, including UNESCO, HSBC, Marriott Bonvoy, Society for the Protection of Kids, the Government of Dubai, and Gucci. Together, we strive to educate, inspire & empower the leaders of tomorrow. Our current focus is on reaching the 691 million children worldwide by delivering comprehensive insights about our world. We're set to launch our media show on YouTube in Q2 2024, aiming to disseminate WHIGZ education on a global scale. In addition to our educational initiatives, we're actively engaged in projects centered around Gaming for Good, AI for Good & a host of other impactful ventures. Through these efforts, we aspire to inculcate the values of Respect, Connection & Protection while utilizing WHIGZ as a powerful tool for humanities education. Together with our valued partners, we are committed to Building a Better world for all.
Investor
Jul 2009
Mindgate Media is an educational media company that creates custom eLearning and multimedia instructional materials across academia and industry. Our skills include creating educational websites, building robust multimedia learning tools, consulting for clients on educational strategy, developing effective performance support tools to improve business outcomes, and transforming existing content assets into new and lucrative educational programs. Find Mindgate on the web at http://mindgatemedia.com.
Board Member
Oct 2003
We are one of the worlds largest global providers of customer relationship management and business transformation outsourcing (CRM/BTO) services and industry leaders in Latin America. Our offerings have expanded beyond the realms of traditional Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to become front-runners in the transformative space of BTO. This evolution has been powered by the integration of AI and automation, emphasizing the enhancement of competitive edges through the lens of Customer Experience (CX) consulting. We are also one of the leading providers of nearshoring CRM BTO services for businesses operating in the United States. Since 1999, we have developed business models in 17 countries, employing approximately 110,000 people. Serving over 400 clients, we deliver a comprehensive suite of BTO CRM services across a multitude of channels. We specialize in tailored solutions that cater to diverse industry needs, blending our proprietary technologies with third-party platforms to cultivate authentic connections and lasting customer experiences. Our mission is to ensure every interaction is not just meaningful, but also enriching, contributing real value to our clients enterprises. Our commitment and service excellence have not gone unnoticed. Weve earned accolades from prominent industry analysts in various regions, including acknowledgments from Everest, Gartner, Frost & Sullivan, and ISG. On the corporate culture front, Forbes recognized us as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain for 2023, and the Great Place to Work® Institute consistently ranks us among the top 25 best global employers. Notably, we are the first in our sector to be awarded the ISO 56002 Certification for Innovation Management, an honor we have proudly maintained for three years running.
Experience · 5 entries
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2022
Head of Venture Capital Investments - BBVA Spark
Mar 2022
At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of bringing the age of opportunity to everyone. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Every one of our 121,486 employees, from branch staff to senior leaders, plays an essential role in giving our 71.5 million customers the cutting edge banking solutions that they deserve. Building on 166 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel. If you would like to learn about the culture and opportunities on offer at a company that is leading the way for 21st century banking, head to the ‘Life’ tab to find out more.
2014
Investor and Board Member
Nov 2014
Craftmen, pionners and independent. Basqueland is dedicated to making beer on par with the Basque culinary experience. We are proud to be global ambassadors for the Basque community throughout Europe and the world. As a flagbearer for craft beer, we accept the responsibility to lead by example as artisans and as good citizens.
early stageBreweries
2009
Investor
Oct 2009
We are a Family Social Enterprise and Edutainment Storytelling Company dedicated to educating today's kids, the leaders of tomorrow, in the humanities to preserve humanity. Our vision is to instill in children a profound Respect for all - humans, the animal kingdom, and the environment. We aim to foster a sense of Connection within communities and instigate actions to Protect our planet. This ethos is encapsulated in our motto: #RESPECTCONNECTPROTECT. Introducing WHIGZ - an innovative approach to learning that encompasses World history, Imagination, Geography, and Zoology. We believe that a well-rounded education extends beyond STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our creative endeavors include crafting characters and stories featuring animals from various corners of the globe. Meet Strix, the wise owl residing atop Buckingham Palace in England, and Felis, the cat exploring the vibrant streets of Shibuya, Tokyo - all designed to impart WHIGZ concepts to children aged 2-7. From pioneering children's educational materials and products to curating immersive experiences and activations, our collaborations span over 145 esteemed partners, including UNESCO, HSBC, Marriott Bonvoy, Society for the Protection of Kids, the Government of Dubai, and Gucci. Together, we strive to educate, inspire & empower the leaders of tomorrow. Our current focus is on reaching the 691 million children worldwide by delivering comprehensive insights about our world. We're set to launch our media show on YouTube in Q2 2024, aiming to disseminate WHIGZ education on a global scale. In addition to our educational initiatives, we're actively engaged in projects centered around Gaming for Good, AI for Good & a host of other impactful ventures. Through these efforts, we aspire to inculcate the values of Respect, Connection & Protection while utilizing WHIGZ as a powerful tool for humanities education. Together with our valued partners, we are committed to Building a Better world for all.
Investor
Jul 2009
Mindgate Media is an educational media company that creates custom eLearning and multimedia instructional materials across academia and industry. Our skills include creating educational websites, building robust multimedia learning tools, consulting for clients on educational strategy, developing effective performance support tools to improve business outcomes, and transforming existing content assets into new and lucrative educational programs. Find Mindgate on the web at http://mindgatemedia.com.
2003
Board Member
Oct 2003
We are one of the worlds largest global providers of customer relationship management and business transformation outsourcing (CRM/BTO) services and industry leaders in Latin America. Our offerings have expanded beyond the realms of traditional Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to become front-runners in the transformative space of BTO. This evolution has been powered by the integration of AI and automation, emphasizing the enhancement of competitive edges through the lens of Customer Experience (CX) consulting. We are also one of the leading providers of nearshoring CRM BTO services for businesses operating in the United States. Since 1999, we have developed business models in 17 countries, employing approximately 110,000 people. Serving over 400 clients, we deliver a comprehensive suite of BTO CRM services across a multitude of channels. We specialize in tailored solutions that cater to diverse industry needs, blending our proprietary technologies with third-party platforms to cultivate authentic connections and lasting customer experiences. Our mission is to ensure every interaction is not just meaningful, but also enriching, contributing real value to our clients enterprises. Our commitment and service excellence have not gone unnoticed. Weve earned accolades from prominent industry analysts in various regions, including acknowledgments from Everest, Gartner, Frost & Sullivan, and ISG. On the corporate culture front, Forbes recognized us as one of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain for 2023, and the Great Place to Work® Institute consistently ranks us among the top 25 best global employers. Notably, we are the first in our sector to be awarded the ISO 56002 Certification for Innovation Management, an honor we have proudly maintained for three years running.
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2003–2014 · 4 investments
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