Attractive sectors for Cabiedes
The sectors in which Cabiedes has invested in the internet sector are very varied, although the E-commerce sector is the one that has played the most important role. In 2013, the firm made 4 rounds in this sector.
Within this group we highlight the company Percentile, for having received 2 rounds in 2013. Percentil is dedicated to the sale of "almost new clothes for children and women", together with Cabiedes they also participate in Percentil. François Derbaix, Cesar Oteiza and Yago Arbeloa.
The baby sector has been very much in the spotlight in recent years. investment of Cabiedes, this being his fourth investmentpreviously invested in 2010 in Parabebes and in 2012 in Babibum and Nonabox.
Phases of development of interest to Cabiedes
Cabiedes invests mainly in early-stage companies, with 62% of the operations carried out in 2013 being angel rounds. Although one of the requirements for Cabiedes to invest in early-stage invest is that the companies are in the start-up stage, it also requires that they have had contact with the market.
"Cabiedes' business model is based on investing small amounts in a large number of companies and large amounts in a few companies that have demonstrated a track record of high growth," says Diego Gutierrez, an expert on funding group alternative Abra Invest.
Geographical areas
Cabiedes traditionally invests mainly in Spain, mainly in Barcelona and Madrid, as these are the places where there are the most opportunities, although in 2013 it also invested in the following countries invested in a British company, MBA and CompanyThe company has made two investments in 2014, one of which is in the London-based company Kantox.
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