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Spanish fintech Devengo secures €2M to lead A2A payments in Europe

This transaction is a significant milestone, as it attracted major traditional banking entities to the company’s capital. Bankinter and Banco Sabadell have joined Demium as main investors. The group is also supported by existing partners, including TheVentureCity and Wayra, the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica, as well as other business angels.

This strong combination of venture capital, banking, and corporate investment vehicles provides solid support for Devengo’s value proposition in the competitive European payments landscape.

CEO and co-founder Fernando Cabello-Astolfi highlighted the importance of this support: “Banks entering Devengo’s capital is a clear sign of the strength of our value proposition and strengthens the solidity of our capital structure.”

The accrual model, based on an API-first approach, has become the reference infrastructure for offering instant, automated, and intelligent A2A payments. Fintech technology is already being implemented in various expanding sectors, including insurance, financing, online gaming, real estate, e-commerce, and services.

A key differentiating factor is its direct technical connection with the Iberpay clearinghouse. This eliminates dependence on traditional banking intermediaries, providing customers with greater efficiency, control, security, and scalability in their payment transactions.

Andrés Dancausa, General Partner at TheVentureCity, expressed confidence in the company’s future: “Devengo has everything it needs to lead instant account-to-account payments in the SEPA zone and become a key player in modernizing the European payments infrastructure. Their API-first approach, understanding of the needs of modern businesses, and ability to execute position them as a natural partner to build the future of instant payments.

With the funds raised, the company plans to accelerate its expansion across the SEPA (Single European Payments Area) zone to meet the growing demand for instant payments across the continent. Additionally, Devengo plans to facilitate the early adoption of next-generation payment protocols, such as the request to pay and instant international transfers, to stay at the forefront of regulatory and technological trends in the sector.

https://en.empresaexterior.com/art/99932/la-fintech-espanola-devengo-consigue-2-m-para-liderar-los-pagos-a2a-en-europa

Rauda raises €2.4M to make AI voice central to customer support automation

Rauda, a platform of AI agents purpose-built for customer support, has raised €2.4 million to advance its voice capabilities and accelerate the automation of complex support use cases while improving end-customer satisfaction. With this round, Rauda’s total funding has reached €3.3 million since launch.

The round was led by JME Ventures. Bonsai Partners joined as a new investor, while existing investors Demium Capital, Fides Capital, and Juanjo Mostazo increased their support.

Where is Rauda today

Rauda is partnering with leading companies to deploy high-quality support agents and is building a best-in-class AI platform that includes evaluation suites, automated regression testing, and a fully controllable AI voice technology. The system is designed for deep integrations with client systems, enabling end-to-end automation with measurable quality and customer satisfaction.

Over the last 18 months, Rauda has grown from 4 to 20 employees, with its main hub in Madrid, and is building AI agents with leading companies across Insurance, Health, Retail, and Digital Services.

“Most customer service interactions happen by voice. This round moves us closer to a world where AI agents can resolve complex cases across any channel, delivering a step-change in our customers’ productivity,” Ion Cuervas-Mons, CEO of Rauda.

“We invested in Rauda because customer service is still mostly voice, yet the tools around it are decades old. AI voice agents flip that dynamic, unlocking end-to-end automation, measurable productivity gains, and better customer experiences. Ion and the team are building the platform that incumbents can’t, and the market is wide open.” Ivan Landabaso, Partner at JME Ventures

“Rauda has become a critical partner for companies tackling customer support at scale. By leveraging AI to automate complex tasks and adapt to specific needs, they’re driving meaningful gains in productivity, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction. We’re excited to back Rauda as they deepen integrations and expand their capabilities,” Albert Llobet, Bonsai Partners.

https://www.rauda.ai/blog-posts/rauda-raises-eu2-4m-to-make-ai-voice-central-to-customer-support-automation

Motoreto successfully closes an investment round of more than €300,000 through SegoFinance

Motoreto, a business intelligence technology solution used by used car dealers and distributors, successfully closed a new investment round of more than €300,000 through SegoFinance, an alternative investment platform. Multiple investors participated in the round, reflecting the market’s confidence in the company’s business model and growth potential.

Since its founding in 2020, Motoreto has developed its current SaaS, presented as the technological solution to the automotive industry’s new needs. Motoreto actively processes over 6 million vehicles and 50 million pieces of data daily in real time. Additionally, Motoreto offers a tool that maximizes revenue and improves operational efficiency for dealerships and distributors. This tool provides dynamic price management, supply and turnover forecasts, and automated dealership and distributor transactions. It identifies the ideal moment to generate a purchase or sale, thereby increasing business profitability.

The capital raised through SEGO is part of a larger investment round that will allow Motoreto to accelerate its growth, strengthen its technology team, and increase its commercial presence in new regions. Additionally, some of the investment will fund the development of new features to further improve the user experience and strengthen Motoreto’s position in the B2B2C market.

The transaction was carried out through SEGO Venture, the venture capital arm of SegoFinance Group, a participatory investment platform that specializes in offering investment opportunities in the real economy. This new milestone reaffirms SegoFinance’s role as a key player in Spain’s alternative investment ecosystem, connecting startups with a broad community of investors committed to innovation and business growth.

https://elreferente.es/inversiones/motoreto-cierra-con-exito-una-ronda-de-inversion-de-mas-de-300-000-euros-a-traves-de-segofinance/

Indexa Capital closed 2024 with more than €3 billion under management

Indexa Capital Group, parent company of Indexa Capital Agencia de Valores, Indexa Caravel, and Bewater Asset Management SGEIC, closed last year with €6.6 million in revenue and €760,000 in profits. Listed on the BME Growth market, the company generates 97% of its revenue through its securities agency. This agency ranks eighth among the largest Spanish entities in terms of portfolio management. The volume of assets under management or advisement grew by 51% in 2024, reaching €3.033 billion.

In December 2024, Indexa Capital Group recorded a record-breaking month of net capital inflows, surpassing €100 million for the first time.

In terms of customer numbers, the company closed the year with 96,000 (+39%) and last month exceeded the 100,000 mark, with an average investment of €31,100.

Indexa specializes in diversified, low-cost investment fund portfolios. The customer gives a mandate to their securities agency to build that portfolio, with products from BlackRock, Vanguard, Amundi, etc., and to rebalance it to maintain the agreed asset allocation.

The company, which was founded by François Derbaix, Unai Ansejo, and Ramón Blanco, also markets investment funds, pension plans, simplified plans for the self-employed, and life insurance.

At the press conference, Derbaix explained that they are “very satisfied with the results obtained” and confident they will continue to grow organically, relying on word of mouth — “how most of our customers come to us” — and the $1.8 million they invest in advertising and marketing.

From the start of its activity in 2015 to December 2024, the cumulative return on Indexa’s average portfolio is 90%, equivalent to an annualized return of 7.4%. This figure far exceeds the average return of comparable investment funds in Spain during the same period.

The group owns Bewater Asset Management SGEIC, an investment fund manager for unlisted companies with €19 million in assets under management, as well as a subsidiary in France called Indexa Caravel.

https://cincodias.elpais.com/fondos-y-planes/2025-03-27/indexa-capital-cerro-2024-con-mas-de-3000-millones-de-euros-bajo-gestion.html

Kymatio closes €1.85 million investment round, leading the way in human risk management

Kymatio®, a leading company in human risk management and cybersecurity awareness, announced the closing of a €1.85 million investment round led by Decelera, ABANCA, and Fides Capital. Existing investors, including JME, Wayra (Telefónica’s CVC), Omnia InfoSys, and Sherry VC, also participated in the round, further reinforcing confidence in the company’s vision and track record.

Since its founding, Kymatio® has established itself as a leader in cybersecurity human risk prevention. The company’s unique approach combines analysis, simulations, and personalized employee training to help organizations anticipate risks arising from human error, which account for over 85% of cyber incidents.

With this round, Kymatio® will focus on the following:

       – Strengthening its position in Spain, and 2) expanding its geographical presence in Europe and Latin America.
       – Driving technological innovation and developing advanced artificial intelligence tools to manage and prevent human risk.
       – Reinforce its team by attracting key talent to consolidate its leadership in the sector.

“We are very excited about this new milestone in Kymatio®’s history. The trust of our investors and customers validates our vision and reinforces our purpose of strengthening organizations and the human factor in cybersecurity,” said Fernando Mateus, Kymatio®’s CEO. “This investment will allow us to continue leading the shift toward more proactive and innovative cybersecurity with the upcoming launch of powerful, AI-based services.”

Kymatio®’s growth highlights the increasing interest in the cybersecurity sector for solutions that focus on human risk management. In an increasingly sophisticated threat environment, Kymatio® is the perfect ally for strengthening companies’ protection of their employees by providing tools that anticipate, prevent, and mitigate risks while helping them comply with demanding regulations.

On average, large organizations incur an economic loss of €5 million per security breach, and 60% of SMEs that suffer a cyberattack close within six months.

https://blog.kymatio.com/es/kymatio-cierra-una-ronda-de-inversion-de-185me-para-liderar-la-gestion-del-riesgo-humano/