Ekarpen
Overview
Ekarpen is a private equity firm based in Bilbao, Spain, that invests in companies, primarily those with a connection to the Basque Country, to support their consolidation, growth, and innovation.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aresar | Oct 2024 | VC Round | Lead |
| Lookiero | Jan 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
| BeGas Motor | Feb 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Sherpa.ai | Jul 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Basquevolt | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ekarpen based?
Ekarpen is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain.
When was Ekarpen founded?
Ekarpen was founded in 2008.
How many portfolio companies does Ekarpen have?
Ekarpen has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ekarpen's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Aresar, Lookiero, BeGas Motor, Sherpa.ai, Basquevolt.
What was Ekarpen's most recent investment shown here?
Ekarpen's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sherpa.ai in 2026.
What sectors does Ekarpen focus on?
Ekarpen focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Ekarpen focus on?
Ekarpen typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Ekarpen's AUM?
Ekarpen's assets under management are estimated between $108.0M and $108.0M.