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Samaipata is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology companies that exhibit network effects across Europe. The firm provides capital alongside hands-on operational support through its proprietary Founder Success platform, known as The Hive. This approach stems from a philosophy of being high-conviction investors who aim to cut through market noise and offer value beyond traditional funding, leveraging extensive entrepreneurial experience to guide portfolio companies.
The firm was established in 2016 by co-founders José del Barrio and Eduardo Díez-Hochleitner. José del Barrio brought significant entrepreneurial pedigree, having previously co-founded La Nevera Roja, a prominent food-delivery platform in Spain. Their foundational insight was the belief that founders benefit most from investors who deeply understand the entrepreneurial journey, leading them to build a venture capital platform designed to provide the support and resources they themselves would have valued as entrepreneurs.
Samaipata primarily partners with ambitious founders building technology companies throughout Europe. The firm's overarching mission is rooted in empowering these individuals and their potential to drive global change through innovation. They envision a future where their strategic capital and operational guidance enable early-stage ventures to scale effectively, ultimately contributing to a more innovative and connected world.
Key people at Samaipata.
Samaipata is an early-stage pan-European venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups, particularly those with network effects. Their mission is to back ambitious founders who aim to change the world through innovation by providing capital and operational support. The firm focuses on sectors including consumer, health tech, fintech, and enterprise software. With over 50 investments across Europe, Samaipata plays a significant role in nurturing startups from seed to Series A and beyond, helping them scale and succeed in competitive markets[1][3][4][5].
Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs José del Barrio and Eduardo Díez-Hochleitner, Samaipata leverages the founders' deep entrepreneurial and investment experience. José del Barrio co-founded La Nevera Roja, a leading Spanish food-delivery platform sold for $100 million, while Eduardo Díez-Hochleitner founded IMM Sound, acquired by Dolby, and has been a partner at Apax Partners and chairman of MásMóvil, a Southern European decacorn valued at €20 billion. Their combined expertise shaped Samaipata’s focus on early-stage digital businesses with network effects across Southern Europe, France, Benelux, Germany, DACH, and the UK[2][3].
Samaipata rides the trend of digital transformation and network effect-driven platforms, which are increasingly critical in Europe’s tech ecosystem. Their timing aligns with a growing European startup scene hungry for capital and expertise to compete globally. Market forces such as the rise of SaaS, fintech innovation, and health tech digitization favor their investment thesis. By backing founders who dare to innovate boldly, Samaipata influences the ecosystem by enabling startups to scale sustainably and attract further investment, contributing to the maturation of the European tech market[1][3][5].
Looking ahead, Samaipata is poised to continue expanding its portfolio and influence, especially as AI and SaaS innovations reshape the startup landscape. Trends like AI-enabled SMB SaaS and innovative pricing models present new opportunities for their portfolio companies. Their commitment to founder support and network effects positions them well to capitalize on these shifts. As they deploy more capital and deepen their operational involvement, Samaipata’s role as a catalyst for European tech innovation is likely to grow, reinforcing their vision of backing bold founders who aim to better the world[5].
Key people at Samaipata.
