A line-up professionals with an analytical mindset and entrepreneurial DNA
The key to our success is the people who make up the team: highly specialised professionals in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Joaquín Durán
Founding Partner
Years of experience: +15
Career: Founder of BlueBull, Partner at Arcano, Founder Roma Tech Group Deals: Deporvillage, Seabery, Evicertia, Firmaprofesional, Swipcar, PLD Space, MashMe, Electronic ID, Casavo, Dosfarma, Zeleros, among others Expertise: M&A, Fundraising, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Data, Artificial Intelligence
Alfonso Díaz
Director
Years of experience: +10
Career: BBVA, Stifel Investment Bank (Londres), Haitong (Londres) Deals: Structuralia, Swipcar, Firmaprofesional, Evicertia, Deporvillage, Mashme.IO, The Valley, Electronic IDExpertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Digital Trust Services, EdTech, Industrial Tech, Mobility
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Pablo del Palacio
Director
Years of experience +10
Career: DC Advisory (Madrid-Londres), Irea Corporate Finance Deals: GoTo Global, Keesing Media, Idealista, among others Expertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, EdTech, Ecommerce and MarketplacesPablo es Director de BlueBull con más de 10 años de experiencia en operaciones de M&A y obtención de capital. Antes de unirse al equipo en abril 2023, trabajó durante 8 años en DC Advisory, en las oficinas de Madrid y Londres, donde estuvo asesorando a compañías y fondos de capital riesgo en operaciones cross-border y de middle-market
Luis Patiño
Vice President
Years of experience: +5
Career: GP Bullhound, Draper B1, KPMG Deals: Structuralia, Swipcar, Seabery, Evicertia y Dosfarma Expertise: EdTech, Mobility, Industrial TechAños de experiencia: +5
Trayectoria: GP Bullhound, Draper B1KPMG
Deals: Structuralia, Swipcar, Seabery, Evicertia, Dosfarma
Borja Afán de Ribera
People Manager
Borja has worked as a generalist M&A Associate at EY and at Asta Capital during the acquisition process of its investee. Since 2019, he has been developing his career in the headhunting sector focused on professional services and private equity at firms such as Robert Walters and Transearch.
Carlos Sanz
Chief Operations Officer
Carlos leads BlueBull's strategic projects and the Group's operations. He previously worked at Paack, where he contributed to the development of one of the most promising startups in the Spanish ecosystem. He also has extensive experience in strategic consulting in large firms such as KPMG and Banco Santander.
Paula Tamarit
Corporate Development & Brand Manager
Paula is responsible for corporate development and the BlueBull brand. She executes the communication and marketing strategy, as well as managing external and group events. Before joining Bluebull, Paula worked as a Brand Manager in the cosmetics industry.
Juanjo Ballester
Head of Finance
With more than a decade working in financial management for multinational companies in different sectors, Juanjo is responsible for looking after and optimising BlueBull's finances. Previously he worked as a financial auditor at EY and held positions as Controller and Reporting Manager at Smurfit Kappa and Valencia CF.
Patricia González
Graphic Designer
Patricia is responsible for the design and development of BlueBull's visual identity. Previously she has worked in the field of corporate image, branding, advertising, and web design, in advertising agencies and media. In addition, she was Lead Designer at BOD Universal Bank for more than 10 years.
Sofía Ricarte
R&D Manager
Sofia has more than 8 years of experience, working in the integral management of R&D projects through public funding, in addition to the identification and integral management of R&D in companies of all fields. Before joining the team, she developed her career in companies such as ITENE, FIBHULP and FI Group.
Laura Silva
R&D Consultant
Laura is part of the Public Grants team, where she specializes in the comprehensive management of Research and Development (R&D) projects funded by public financing. Additionally, she is responsible for identifying and managing R&D projects across various sectors. With over two years of consulting experience, she has developed her professional career at FiGroup.
Álvaro Ibáñez
Associate
Years of experience: +5
Career: Draper B1, Nestlé, Compass Group Deals: PLD Space, Flat 101, Demium, Firmaprofesional, Gnanomat, Jobin, Maskokotas, Zeleros, The Valley Expertise: Ecommerce, Aerospace, Digital Brands, SaaS, EdTechÁlvaro tiene mas de 4 años de experiencia trabajando en el ecosistema de inversión en startups en BlueBull Partners, habiendo realizado operaciones en sectores como Ecommerce, Aerospace, Marketing Digital, SaaS, EdTech, entre otros. Antes de formar parte del equipo BlueBull desarrolló su trayectoria como Intern en el fondo de Venture Capital Draper B1 (antes BBooster Ventures), y en el departamento financiero de multinacionales como Nestlé o Compass Group.
Eduardo Garci-Martin
Manager Business Development R&D
With over 7 years of experience in business development, Eduardo is an expert in identifying R&D+i projects in companies from various sectors and subsequently managing them to secure public funding. Prior to joining our team, he developed his career at renowned companies such as Telefónica, Iberia, and FI Group.
Carlos López
R&D Consultant
Carlos studied the double degree in Business Administration and Services Engineering and is part of the public aid team, where he establishes comprehensive management of R&D projects through public funding, as well as the identification and analysis of innovation in companies from various sectors.
