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Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Barlon Capital, the venture capital firm backed by Javier Rubic and Dedac Lee, has launched Barlon Capital IV, a new fund with a target size of €100 million aimed at investing in high-growth companies linked to the consumer sector and emerging brands, with a particular focus on Spain.
The new vehicle doubles the size of the previous fund. To date, Barlon Capital has invested more than EUR60 million through its funds and a further EUR30 million through co-investment vehicles. Its portfolio companies have included Vicio, MiiN Cosmetics, Cafler, GoodNews, Badi, Flax&Kale and Kintai. Its most recent exit was Paack France.
Barlon Capital IV will target high-growth companies within a venture capital strategy, prioritising businesses capable of combining a strong brand, commercial differentiation and technology as a driver of scalability. The fund will pay particular attention to companies incorporating artificial intelligence tools to optimise processes, improve the customer experience and accelerate growth.
The investment strategy will focus primarily on Spain, although the fund may also make selective investments in other European and international markets. It will not impose specific sector restrictions or limits based on the development stage of companies, allowing it to pursue opportunities across different segments of the consumer, technology and brand ecosystem.
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