ABOUT US
OUR COMPASS
We are not a consultancy. Nor a fund. We are a values-driven journey partner.
Honesty and transparency
We believe in clear, direct relationships based on trust.
Interest alignment
We share your goals. Success only makes sense if it is shared.
Long-term visio
We look beyond fashion or the moment. We are committed to what lasts.
Personalized approach
Every relationship is unique. We listen, adapt, and walk alongside you.
Collaboration
We like to add. Connect. Network. Collaboration is part of how we understand the world.
AWARDS
TOP 100: Europe’s most influential women in the startup and venture capital space
Recognized Woman of the Investment Ecosystem
Investor of the Year 2021 by D+I Top 100 MWomen Leader in Spain, 2019
EUTOP50 Investor Award
One of the 100 leaders of digitalization in Spain by Invertia
Spain’s top women investors by Sifted.eu 2020
Innovation Prize Fidem
HELENA TORRAS
Helena Torras is an Independent Board Director and Investor with a career that bridges the corporate and tech worlds. She brings a strategic vision that blends the discipline of traditional business with the agility and innovation of entrepreneurshi.
Throughout her career, she has served as CEO three times — twice in the tech sector and once in the corporate world — and has held executive roles at KPMG, PR&G, and SARDomus, where she built a strong foundation in auditing, strategy, and management. Later, she transitioned into the tech ecosystem, co-founding and scaling international startups, raising over $35 million in private funding, and leading high-performing teams.
Currently, she collaborates with a European family office, advising on investment and growth strategies with a focus on family businesses and organizations undergoing transformation. She also serves as an Independent Board Director at Lucta and Mastertech, contributing her expertise in innovation, scalability, and corporate governance.
A member of the Governing Board of Barcelona Tech City and Círculo Ecuestre, Helena has been recognized among the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain, the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Europe in Venture Capital, and as Investor of the Year by D+I.
Helena is distinguished by her ability to connect strategic vision with execution, helping family businesses and evolving organizations strengthen their governance, embrace innovation, and achieve sustainable growth without losing their essence.
AWARDS
Best Venture Capital Operation of the Year 2020 for the sale of PlayGiga to Facebook. This award was granted by the venture capital association SpainCap in its 13th edition.
XAVIER ALVAREZ
Xavier Álvarez Forn is a highly accomplished professional with a successful track record in executive leadership and asset management, focused on creating sustainable long-term value. His expertise spans strategic capital allocation, portfolio management, and corporate governance across various asset classes, including equities, alternative assets (Venture Capital, Private Equity, Debt, etc.), real estate, and agricultural assets across multiple geographies.
CAs Managing Director at Criteria Venture Tech, he led the investment strategy for a €300M assets under management portfolio, driving exits to buyers such as Meta and Apple, as well as other financial investors. He has served as an advisor to the investment management company responsible for several investment vehicles and has also advised numerous portfolio companies across different sectors.
He was a member of the Credit Committee and undertook responsibilities for investment and credit management to finance the construction and operation of infrastructure (real estate, energy, highways, among others), assets (aircraft, ships), and corporate loans and restructurings. Additionally, he led teams of over 30 professionals and supervised investment decisions in portfolios valued at €5 billion.
In private equity, he participated in landmark transactions (Panrico — Apax; Caprabo — Eroski) and in the structuring and execution of complex operations. Currently, as a partner at Paocapital, he maintains a close connection to the flow of innovation through PreSeed investments in B2B software, providing advice and M&A support, and partnering with founders to build and scale companies.
His strength lies in extensive experience in deal structuring, exit strategies, diverse portfolio management, and governance—bringing the vision of an experienced leader in managing and optimizing diversified portfolios, with a disciplined approach to long-term value creation.