Pau Fernandez Guirao

We're are thrilled to announce our recent investment in Abacum and partnership with Julio Martínez and Jorge Lluch! Julio and Jorge, former finance professionals, bring a deep understanding of the finance industry's challenges and opportunities. Abacum's standout feature lies in its seamless integration of powerful functionalities with a user-friendly interface. Built on AI principles, Abacum leverages automation and intelligence to streamline planning processes, fostering efficiency and collaboration within organizations. This innovative platform redefines traditional FP&A tools, setting a new standard for modern finance teams. In the B2B software sector, our focus shifts towards the CFO stack, recognizing it as a hub for groundbreaking advancements. Amidst outdated systems, platforms like BILL, Monto, Klarity, and Papaya Global have revolutionized AP, AR, accounting, and payroll functions. Identifying the need for enhanced FP&A solutions, Abacum emerges as a strategic addition to our portfolio, reshaping the finance landscape for professionals. cc Noah Gross Scale Venture Partners

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🚀 Excited to share that Metly has closed a €520k pre-seed round to accelerate pharmaceutical product launches with AI. The round was led by Encomenda Capital Partners SGEIC, with participation from Ona Capital Privat SCR, Dozen Investments | Grupo Orbyn and incredible industry leaders like Roberto Urbez. I'm incredibly grateful to our team, customers, and early partners for believing in what we're building. We're just getting started! 📣 If you're an engineer and the idea of applying AI to solve messy, high-impact problems in pharma sounds interesting, my DMs are open! You can read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/db2CQZ74

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What if the future of healthcare wasn’t locked in proprietary systems but built on open platforms that scale innovation and improve care worldwide? Catalonia is paving the way for the future of healthcare with an ambitious move to adopt openEHR-based platforms. Jordi Piera Jiménez, Director of Digital Health Strategy at the Catalan Health Service, shared valuable insights into their journey in my recent Digital Health Hackers podcast episode. Catalonia’s rich history in digital health, including a shared electronic health record since 2007, positions it as a leader in Europe. However, legacy systems and fragmented data have posed significant challenges. Jordi highlights how they’re addressing these issues with open standards, federated platforms, and a centralized Clinical Data Repository (CDR). The ultimate goal is to enable innovation, improve patient care, empower clinicians, and reduce costs. It’s a monumental shift from patchy interoperability to a robust, scalable system designed for the future. Catalonia’s approach also shows the power of public sector leadership, leveraging purchasing power to drive the adoption of open platforms. How can open platforms transform healthcare in your region? Let’s discuss below. 👇 Watch the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/e-fUAfb3 #openehr

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We are thrilled to announce that we are investing into ILERNA FP, the market leading provider of vocational education in Spain, alongside Jacobs Holding AG and ILERNA FP’s co-founders Jordi Giné and Virginia Agelet, acquiring the company from IK Partners. This marks the first investment from our growth private equity fund launched in 2024, fully aligned with Mustard Seed + Partners’ strategy to invest in leading European businesses addressing the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges. As a provider of vocational education, ILERNA FP helps narrow the skills gap in Spain, promotes equal and affordable access to education, and significantly increases student’s employability, directly contributing toward SDG #4 (Quality Education) and SDG #8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Leveraging our experience in the sector, we will join the board of the company to support ILERNA FP in building on its leading position, helping it to expand its innovative education and making its qualifications accessible to an even broader range of students. Founded in Lleida, Catalonia, in 2014, ILERNA FP is a leading player in the Spanish vocational education space with over 46,000 students. The organization offers a wide range of online courses designed to meet the evolving needs of both students and employers. ILERNA has been a subsidiary of the French Skill and You Group since 2019, acquired by IK Partners in 2021. Spain’s vocational education market has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by demand for training and professional qualifications to tackle unemployment and the skills gap, especially among younger people. Re-skilling and professional education are major policy priorities, benefiting both graduates lacking technical qualifications and non-graduates seeking clearer employment pathways. ILERNA FP’s courses support learners at every stage, helping them enhance their job and career prospects. Thank you to our partners Jacobs Holding AG (Timothy Franks, Justin Lewis-Oakes, Carlos Gabriel y Galán) for their trust, to IK Partners (Remi Buttiaux, Diki KORNILOFF) and to the advisors on the transaction Rothschild & Co (Pierre Sader, Manuel Menduiña Buendia), Clifford Chance (Samir Azzouzi Maanan, Íñigo Navarrete) and Marlborough Partners (Benjamin Weyl, Jose Tomas Gonzalez de Canales).

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Catalonia’s healthcare and life sciences startups raised a record €350M in 2024, up 55% from the year before. Of that, AI-driven startups alone raised €347M, accounting for over half the region’s life sciences funding. Barcelona now ranks as Europe’s #2 healthtech hub, and 33rd globally (StartupBlink 2025). As I map this ecosystem to support client tools and new ideas, the momentum is undeniable. 1. Genetic & Biotech Therapies: SOM Biotech uses AI to repurpose drugs, Aptadel Therapeutics develops RNA cancer treatments, and Integra Therapeutics leads gene-writing innovation. 2. Neurotechnology & Brain Health: INBRAIN Neuroelectronics creates brain-machine interfaces, Time is Brain detects strokes early, and Eodyne Systems S.L. delivers VR-based neuro-rehab. 3. Diagnostics & Early Detection: Loop Dx builds rapid sepsis tests, deepull offers culture-free diagnostics, and The Blue Box Biomedical Solutions detects breast cancer through urine samples. 4. Digital Health & Telemedicine: Mediktor provides AI triage chat, Doctoralia España connects patients to doctors, and humanITcare supports chronic care remotely. 5. Chronic & Elderly Care: MiMIAT Health tracks chronic conditions, OXEEN | Soluciones Inalámbricas para la Digitalización de Residencias y Hospitales monitors elderly in hospitals, and Enfermera.io offers nurses on demand. 6. Medical Devices & Wearables: Biel Glasses builds smart eyewear, Cactus (YC X25) Engineering makes IoT medical tools, and SensingTex develops stretchable health tech. 7. AI & Data-Driven Health: Methinks AI helps with stroke triage, Health Lean Analytics improves health data use, and AIS Channel trains surgeons with AI. 8. Wellness & Preventive Tech: Broomx delivers immersive wellness, Mammoth Hunters personalizes fitness apps, and Lucid Drinks crafts brain-boosting beverages. 💼 How to Engage Barcelona’s Healthcare Ecosystem - Supercharge Innovation: Pair SOM Biotech’s AI with Mediktor’s triage tools and Doctoralia’s platform to create end-to-end digital care. - Optimize Operations: Use Health Lean Analytics, Oxeen’s real-time monitoring, and Cactus Engineering’s devices to streamline clinical workflows. - Enhance Strategy with Data: Tap into Methinks AI, Deepull’s diagnostics, and EODYNE’s VR tools to drive smarter patient care. 📩 I’ve supported 500+ startups with market research, fundraising, and marketing automation. If you're building in healthtech or want to plug into Barcelona’s ecosystem—let’s connect and get your growth moving! 🚀 #Barcelona #HealthTech #Biotech #DigitalHealth #Neurotech #Diagnostics #AIinHealthcare #GrowthConsulting #EcosystemMapping #Catalonia #StartupEcosystem

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