Nuclio Venture Builder
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Nuclio is a Barcelona and Madrid-based ecosystem dedicated to creating and operationally scaling ambitious, high-growth startups and developing digital talent. Founded in 2016 by renowned entrepreneur and business angel Carlos Blanco along with co-founders María Hidalgo, Álex Díaz, and Marc Torres, Nuclio operates as a venture builder that identifies successful business models validated in international markets and replicates them with top-tier talent. The venture builder follows an agile lean startup methodology and provides comprehensive central services to entrepreneurs, allowing founding teams to focus entirely on product development and growth. Nuclio has evolved from a pure venture builder into a complete ecosystem that covers the entire value chain of emerging businesses, including startup creation, digital talent development, talent acquisition, and Web3 projects. The organization creates between 3-4 new companies each year through its signature Nuclio Weekend events, which select entrepreneurs from thousands of applicants. Since inception, Nuclio has co-founded more than 15 startups across sectors including blockchain, metaverse, gaming, fintech, proptech, healthtech, and edtech, generating over 200 jobs and helping portfolio companies raise millions in funding.
2016
18 Companies
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