Observed Signal · Oct 22, 2026 · Funding · Source: EU-Startups (European Venture) · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Spanish VC Seaya closes €600M growth fund
Seaya, a Spanish investment platform, has announced the launch of Seaya Nova, a new growth fund, with a first close of €600 million in just six months. The fund is backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI), along with other institutional investors, corporates and family offices. Seaya Nova will invest €20-50 million per company in European tech companies, leading or co-leading Series B to D rounds, targeting firms with proven models, durable economics, and global ambition. The fund is led by Beatriz González, founder of Seaya, and Vinoth Jayakumar, who joins as Managing Partner after a decade of growth investing, including backing Revolut, Wise, and Thought Machine. The firm also opened a new London office. Seaya now operates three strategies: Seaya Ventures (early stage), Seaya Andromeda (impact), and Seaya Nova (growth).
The launch of Seaya Nova and the EIF backing signal continued growth in European VC funding, which supports the AdTech and MarTech startup ecosystem.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Seaya launched new growth fund Seaya Nova with first close of €600 million in six months.
- Fund backed by European Investment Fund under the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI).
- Seaya Nova to invest €20-50 million per company in European tech companies in Series B to D rounds.
- Vinoth Jayakumar joins as Managing Partner of Seaya Nova; new London office opened.
- Seaya operates three strategies: Seaya Ventures, Seaya Andromeda, and Seaya Nova.
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3 Entities mapped“The fund is backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI).”
“UK-based Molten Ventures raised €203 million for a Series B+ growth fund.”
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