Barlon Capital targets €100 million for a fourth fund backing AI-driven consumer brands

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Barlon Capital, the venture firm backed by Javier Rubió and Dídac Lee, has launched Barlon Capital IV with a €100 million target, twice the size of its previous fund. It will back fast-growing consumer and brand companies, mainly in Spain, with an eye for those using artificial intelligence to run operations, serve customers and grow. Stakes will mostly be minority ones, with control not ruled out and no limits on sector or stage.

To date Barlon has invested more than €60 million through its funds and another €30 million through co-investment vehicles, in names such as Vicio, MiiN Cosmetics, Cafler, Badi and Flax&Kale. Its latest exit was Paack France.

Altamar Private Equity will manage the fund, with Galdana Ventures as exclusive investment adviser. The money comes from the managers and family offices, and for the first time Barlon plans to add institutional investors, public and private. Fundraising may take up to 24 months; the fund itself lasts seven years, extendable by three.