Unirisco is a private venture capital company, created in 2001 as an instrument for the valorization and transfer of research results and knowledge generated in universities and research centers in Spain and Portugal. We represent a unique case due to our nature and our shareholders: Universities of A Coruña, Santiago and Vigo, large companies such as Abanca, Constructora San José, Inditex, Hijos de Rivera, Gadisa, Banco de Santander, Pescamar, R (Grupo MásMóvil), BPI and Consorcio Zona Franca de Vigo.
We invest in early-stage science and technology-based start-ups and spin-offs with disruptive products and technologies that will generate the industry of tomorrow. We transform knowledge into successful business projects through capital investment and strategic support.
We invest in highly innovative sectors such as biotechnology, drug discovery, health technologies, agro-food, new materials, information and communication technologies (ICT), Industry 4.0, circular economy, new forms of energy, and sustainability.