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Bonsai Partners

Venture capital firm · Madrid · Founded 2001

Quick read

Bonsai Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2001, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. It backs European tech startups across pre-Series A to Series D, mixing primary and secondary deal structures — a relatively rare combination in the Spanish VC market. Ranked #1 in Dealroom's 2026 Power Law Investor Ranking for Spain, with 2 unicorns and 8 power-law outcomes across its portfolio.

Key facts

Founded
2001
Employees
10
Sectors
saas, marketplace
Website
bonsaipartners.eu

Investment thesis

Bonsai Partners invests multistage — Seed through Series D — in European tech startups, with a focus on SaaS and marketplaces. It combines primary and secondary capital deployments to access high-growth companies at multiple entry points, targeting Spain and the broader European market on a roughly 50/50 split.

Recent activity

  • Jan 2026investment
    Bonsai Partners participated in RepScan's €3.5 million funding round, reported as a $4.1M Other Equity deal — the firm's most recent tracked deal. tracxn.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Bonsai Partners joined the €17 million round for Lookiero Outfittery Group, alongside Acurio Ventures and 10x Group, to back the fashion subscription platform's growth. tracxn.com
  • Jul 2025investment
    Bonsai Partners co-invested in Vivla's €8 million round led by Samaipata, alongside Extension Fund and other backers. tracxn.com
  • Mar 2025investment
    Bonsai Partners led a €10 million round for Gaiarooms. tracxn.com
  • Feb 2025investment
    Bonsai Partners backed PassEntry alongside Acurio Ventures, as the London-based firm raised funds targeting global expansion. tracxn.com
  • Unknowninvestment
    Bonsai Partners invested in Boopos (Fund II), joining Juan Ignacio García Braschi and the Boopos team. linkedin.com
  • Unknowninvestment
    Bonsai Partners invested in Abacum alongside Visionaries Club, Plus Partners, and 2100 Ventures, backing co-founders Julio Martínez and Jorge Lluch. linkedin.com
  • Unknowninvestment
    Bonsai Partners participated in a €5M seed round for an unnamed portfolio company alongside lead investor Stride.VC, TA Ventures, FJ Labs, and Inveready. linkedin.com
  • Unknownleadership
    Bonsai Partners posted openings for two Investor Associates to join the team. linkedin.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Invested in RepScan, which closed a €3.5 million round alongside Startupxplore and Swanlaab. pitchbook.com
  • Jul 2024investment
    Participated in Exoticca's Series D round. tracxn.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Juan Teijeiro · General Partner
  • Marcel Rafart · Founder & Managing Partner
  • Sergio Pérez · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Bonsai Partners?+

Bonsai Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2001, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. It backs European tech startups across pre-Series A to Series D, mixing primary and secondary deal structures — a relatively rare combination in the Spanish VC market.

Where is Bonsai Partners headquartered?+

Bonsai Partners is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

When was Bonsai Partners founded?+

Bonsai Partners was founded in 2001.

What sectors does Bonsai Partners invest in?+

Bonsai Partners focuses on saas, marketplace. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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