Ander Michelena

Founder Partner

2018 - Current

We couldn't be more excited! We are delighted to share that we have recently closed our third fund to invest in European startups, slightly above its initial target of 150M. Moreover, we are thrilled to announce our official rebranding: we are now Acurio Ventures! A huge thank you to the entrepreneurs and investors for their trust in us. Together, we continue to make a difference ⚓.

Co-Founder

2019 - 2023

Our vision is to build the largest alternative to hotels in Europe. With Líbere as the main brand, we are going to create a new home in any corner of the planet with three main pillars; Technology, Design and Household Some of our key values: * Combine the best of two worlds: hotels and vacation rentals. * Using smart building and IoT to create eco friendly environments. * Applying data science skills for dynamic pricing and revenue strategies. * Data-driven decisions to support our vision and strategy. * Technology at the service of traveller experience. * Brand Recognition * Leaders on hospitality facilities and services.

Founding Partner

2018 - 2023

Real Estate management company that has launched a Socimi (spanish REIT), quoted in the spanish stock market. Our vision is to provide the largest alternative to hotels in Europe, focusing in apartments and hostels, with a high component of technology, 100% compliant with local regulations and bridging the current supply – demand gap. Focused on accomodation for urban tourism, corporate travellers and student mobility. The company has raise Eur 150m and has around 300m in AUM

GM International

2016 - 2018

CEO and co-founder

2009 - 2016

CEO and co-founder of www.ticketbis.com Company sold to Ebay / Stubhub in August 2016

Analyst

2006 - 2009

Worked in the Bank solutions team, dealing with banks problematic assets, capital problems... Deals included, UBS $18 Bn right issue, HBOS $8 Bn right issue, Casa $10 Bn right issue, Fortis $2 Bn ABO or Intesa 1.5 Bn tier 1 hybrid Prior position in FIG M&A. Deals included BBVA $9 Bn acquisition of Compass, Criteria $7 Bn IPO, BBVA $4.5 Bn ABO or BCP $2 Bn right issue