Fidban

What Fidban does

FIDBAN (Fundación Innovación y Desarrollo Business Angels Network) is a non-profit foundation headquartered in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, founded in October 2017. It operates as an international business angels network connecting early-stage entrepreneurs seeking private capital with a curated pool of business angels, family offices, venture capital firms, and corporate investors. The foundation's core service is the organization of periodic investment rounds (Rondas de Inversión), held quarterly and presented both in-person at local chapters and via streaming to the global investor network, with 26 rounds completed as of 2026.

The foundation operates through a network of 30 country chapters spanning Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and Africa, with local committees in markets including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Angola. Its governance is structured around a patronato (board of trustees) comprising institutional patrons: SODERCAN (the principal sponsor and Cantabria regional development company), FUNIBER (Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana), Universidad Europea del Atlántico (UNEATLANTICO), CITICAN, CEOE-CEPYME Cantabria, and the municipalities of Santander and Torrelavega. FIDBAN is a member of the Asociación Española de Business Angels (AEBAN) and is GDPR-compliant.

The foundation does not charge entrepreneurs for project presentation services and generates no revenue; its operations are sustained by patronato institutional support and its role as a matchmaker between supply (entrepreneurial projects) and demand (private capital). Since inception, FIDBAN has supported over 100 projects across sectors including biotechnology, AI, healthcare, manufacturing, security technology, and education technology, with approximately half converted into active companies. Its distribution model combines quarterly investment forums, an online platform for project submissions and investor registration, regional summits (notably the Start In Cantabria Summit), and strategic partnerships with chambers of commerce, business federations, government agencies, and universities across each operating geography.

Name

Fidban

Legal name

La Fundación Innovación y Desarrollo (FIDBAN)

Website

https://fidban.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fidban is a non-profit foundation that operates an international business angels network across 30 countries, connecting early-stage entrepreneurs with private investors through quarterly investment rounds and an institutional partner-backed chapter network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investment Network

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Sector & Blended Finance Arms (IFC-type) (BPADACAJ)

Keywords

• Business angel network
• Investment facilitation
• Startup investor matching
• Angel investor network
• Early stage investment platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Santander

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fidban is a non-profit foundation that operates an international Business Angels Network connecting early-stage entrepreneurs seeking private capital with business angels, family offices, venture capital firms, and corporate investors. Its central service is the organization of periodic Investment Rounds where vetted startups present to assembled investor networks, supported by a digital platform for project submission, investor registration, and access to recorded pitches. The foundation operates through a network of 30 country chapters spanning Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Africa.

Product overview

FIDBAN is a non-profit foundation operating as an international Business Angels Network that connects profitable entrepreneurial projects with potential capital investors. The organization functions as a platform with its core service being the organization of periodic Investment Rounds (Rondas de Inversión) where vetted startups pitch to its International Investor Club spanning 30 countries. FIDBAN's portfolio includes portfolio startups such as CANAIA (AI-powered customer service automation), LaIA (conversational AI for mental health), LAPROA Biotech (sustainable aquaculture technology), Manfacter (on-demand manufacturing platform), and Panssari (AI-based critical infrastructure security). The organization also supports the InvestInCantabria.com platform for internationalization of startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rondas de Inversión FIDBAN Fidban's core service organizing periodic investment rounds where selected startups pitch to international investors. These events connect entrepreneurs seeking capital with business angels, family offices, and venture capitalists from Fidban's network spanning 30 countries.
• Club Internacional de Inversores An international network of investors including business angels, family offices, venture capitals, and corporate investors who access startup projects vetted through Fidban's selection process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 projects supported since 2017 with nearly half becoming active companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor, national and international.

• SODERCANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal patron and sponsor of FIDBAN. SODERCAN (Sociedad para el Desarrollo de Cantabria) is the regional public development company supporting the foundation's activities and international expansion.
• FUNIBERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Universitaria Iberoamericana - Founding patron providing international network infrastructure and university connections across 30 countries.
• Universidad Europea del Atlántico (UNEATLANTICO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for investment rounds and founding patron providing academic support and venue access for FIDBAN events.
• CITICANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro de Investigación y Tecnología Industrial de Cantabria - Patron providing technology transfer and industrial research connections.
• AEBANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsociación Española de Business Angels - National association which FIDBAN is a member of, providing access to Spanish BA ecosystem and congress participation.
• Cámara Nacional de Comercio y Servicios de Paraguay (CNCSP)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic meetings held to generate bilateral synergies and promote investment opportunities between Spain and Paraguay.
• Cámara Oficial Española de Comercio en Paraguay (CAMACOES)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for bilateral business connections and investment facilitation between Spanish and Paraguayan enterprises.
• Federación de Empresarios Privados de Santa CruzregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerKey business federation in Bolivia's economic hub for establishing investment connections and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.
• CAMEBOL Santa CruzregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's business chamber in Bolivia for female entrepreneurship support and investment opportunities.
• EMPRENDE 360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneurship acceleration program in Bolivia for startup ecosystem development and investment readiness.
• ACELERATECminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccelerator in Bolivia working on technology entrepreneurship development and investment facilitation.
• IBEROEKAregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation program facilitating technology partnerships between Spanish and Latin American companies for joint R&D projects with official certification.
• Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (GCBA)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner8th anniversary partnership for first investment round in Argentina, with Dirección General de Emprendedores supporting startup ecosystem.
• ICEXregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish export and investment agency presenting soft landing programs for Latin American startups to access European market.
• Cámara Española de Comercio (CECRA)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Argentina supporting bilateral business connections and investor matching.
• Centro BotínregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural center venue partner for Start In Cantabria Summit 2026, hosting national entrepreneurship technology event.
• CDTInationalGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish innovation agency participating in summits discussing public financing instruments for business scaling.
• ENISAnationalGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish state-owned company participating in summits for startup financing discussion and ecosystem development.
• EOInationalGTM or Marketing PartnerEscuela de Organización Industrial - Public business school participating in entrepreneurship financing discussions.
• Red.esnationalGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic entity participating in entrepreneurship summits discussing digital transformation and public financing.
• EuroMexIAinternationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology-industrial holding from Mexico establishing European base in Cantabria through Green-Valley Tech consortium, bridging European tech companies for logistics automation.
• Gobierno de CantabriaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government supporting institutional cooperation and business development between Cantabria and El Salvador.
• Ayuntamiento de SantandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government as founding patron providing local support and infrastructure for FIDBAN activities.
• Ayuntamiento de TorrelavegacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government as founding patron supporting entrepreneurship and investment activities in the region.
• CEOE-CEPYME CantabriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness confederation as founding patron providing business network connections and employer ecosystem access.
• InvestInCantabria.comregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform backed by SODERCAN showcasing Cantabria's competitive advantages for international startup internationalization and European market access.
• Academia Mexicana de Impacto Ambiental A.C (AMIA)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerMexican academy for environmental impact supporting green entrepreneurship and sustainable business development.
• Alianza FiiDEM ACregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliance for digital financial education in Mexico supporting fintech entrepreneurship and investment.
• CANACINTRAregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerNational chamber for green industry transformation supporting sustainable manufacturing entrepreneurship.
• Instituto Internacional para la Innovación Empresarial (3IE)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational institute for business innovation supporting Chilean entrepreneurship ecosystem development.
• Cámara Oficial Española de Comercio en ChileregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Spanish chamber in Chile facilitating bilateral business connections and investment flows.
• CITICANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating European technology projects through FUNIBER network and student participation in innovative initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AEBAN (Asociación Española de Business Angels): Spanish national business angels association of which FIDBAN is a member. Operates as a federation and ecosystem convener for Spanish BA networks; directly comparable as an industry association and event organizer for early-stage investor matching in Spain.
• European Business Angels Network (EBAN): Pan-European federation of business angel networks. Comparable to FIDBAN as a meta-network facilitating cross-border early-stage investment flows, with chapter-based structures and annual congresses.
• Encomenda Smart Capital: Spanish-based business angel network and venture firm focused on early-stage Spanish and LATAM startups. Directly comparable as a regional angel matching platform with cross-border investment activity.
• BBooster: Spanish business angel network with an active syndicated investment model. Comparable to FIDBAN in providing curated deal flow to angel investors and facilitating co-investment in early-stage Spanish startups.

Broad incumbents

• AngelList: Largest global online platform for angel investing, startup fundraising, and rolling funds. Comparable to FIDBAN as a deal-flow intermediary connecting early-stage startups with angel and VC capital, though operating as a venture-backed for-profit technology platform.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate venture arm and accelerator operating across multiple LATAM and European markets. Comparable to FIDBAN in providing structured early-stage capital access and mentorship to tech startups in Spanish-speaking markets.
• Seedrs (now Republic Europe): European equity crowdfunding and private investment platform. Comparable to FIDBAN as a curated intermediary channeling retail and professional investors into vetted early-stage deals.
• SpainCap / ASCRI: Spanish private equity and venture capital association. Comparable to FIDBAN as an industry body representing Spanish early-stage capital providers and connecting them with emerging managers and entrepreneurs.
• Banco Santander (SODERCAN-linked ecosystem): Through its Santander Universities and FUNIBER ecosystem partnerships that co-sponsor FIDBAN, this global bank operates adjacent early-stage and university-linked innovation programs. Comparable as a large incumbent enabling startup ecosystems in markets where FIDBAN also operates.
• Crowdcube: UK-based equity crowdfunding platform with significant activity in Spain and Portugal. Comparable to FIDBAN as an intermediary widening access to early-stage investment opportunities for individual investors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fidban

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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