Topic: “Venture Capital from the Inside”.
Date: January 23, 2026.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CET time). Speaker: Manuel Ibáñez, Austral Ventures Language: Spanish.
Duration: 1 hour.
On the 23rd of January 2026 the second webinar of the atTRACTION project series in Andalusia started. The webinar focused on the strategic decisions made by venture capital funds investing in deep-tech startups. Manuel Ibáñez Prieto, Managing Partner at Austral Ventures and recognized by Forbes as a leader in Spain’s financial industry, shared his expert insights on early-stage investments.
During the session, Manuel explained how venture capital funds assess opportunities, focusing on what investors look for when investing in deep-tech. He also provided real case studies from his own experience, highlighting key lessons for both entrepreneurs and potential investors. This session offered a valuable opportunity for participants to understand the role of venture capital in fostering innovation and the growth of deep-tech companies.
