Opening up technology pathways.
Inveniam’s services cover the different needs of companies and institutions through their development and growth journey. By finding the right partners and structuring successful collaborations, Inveniam supports the development of initial and growth phases, when agility, market knowledge and experience are key success factors. Services include financial advisory, strategic consulting and public funding support.
Team
Elena Canetti
Managing Partner, Israel
MBA from Boston University
Elena is an international expert in Technology Transfer. Having completed hundreds of licensing and research deals in the pharmaceutical, high-tech and chemical industries, Elena brings years of experience with tech commercialization in international markets. Prior to co-founding Inveniam, Elena was VP of Research Collaborations at a worldwide renowned Israeli University, where she led the commercialization of promising technologies to international corporations and leading venture capital firms.
Eric Suñol
Managing Partner, Barcelona
Ph.D. in Economics from the New School for Social Research in New York
Eric is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant and transaction advisor in different industries, with a special focus on sustainability. Prior to co-founding Inveniam, he worked as a consultant setting up a major Spanish incubator. He has also served in several positions in a power & gas corporation and worked in investment banking.
Albert Cot
Partner, Barcelona
Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the UPC
Albert is an expert in Industrial R&D and industry-academia partnerships. Albert is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and was a post-doc researcher at the Hospital Clinic in Barcelona. Albert is the current Head of Corporate Venture for Energy and Systems at an infrastructure company.
John Crockett
Partner, Barcelona
MSc in Economics from the University of London
John has extensive experience in competitive funding for NGOs, businesses and research institutions. As Managing Director, he previously helped grow an innovation consulting firm into a leader in writing SME Instrument proposals. John currently leads Inveniam’s public funding division.
Ricardo Schleifer
Partner, Israel
MSc in Bio-Medical Engineering from the Tel Aviv University and BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion (both cum-laude)
As a Senior Marketing Manager, Ricardo brings 30+ years of experience in introducing innovative medical & electronic products into new and existing markets. Ricardo has experience in a long list of medical and pharma products and leading technologies as well as Cleantech and Agrotech.
Ignacio Villa
Partner, Barcelona
MBA from ESADE Business School. Postgraduate in International Business from the Stockholm School of Economics
Ignacio is an experienced Investment Banker with 20+ years of experience in M&A and Venture Capital. He has advised on 50+ transactions in his career most of which have been cross-border deals. He also has extensive experience in floating Start-ups to the public stock markets, fundraising, and structuring of complex transactions.
Alex Fuentes
Partner, Barcelona
Industrial Engineer from UPC and Space Aeronautical Engineer from ENSAM «Arts et Métiers».
Alex is a global expert in Energy Transition and Circular Economy, having worked as a Technical and Operating Director in some of the world’s leading environmental companies. Besides, he has established a successful financial career in the Private Equity sector, as an Investment Director in one of the most important European Environmental Investment Funds. He has also closed M&A infrastructure deals as an investment advisor, always with the perspective of having a positive impact on the environment.
Benito Vera
Venture Partner, Madrid
MSc in Economics from UCM and Senior Executive Program at IESE
Benito has extensive experience in business strategy, investment banking and financial analysis pertaining to the energy and financial sectors. He has held several key positions, such as Director of Analysis and Studies at Gamesa and Iberdrola, Head of Equity Research at Santander, and VP of Equity Research, Energy Team at Citi (London).
Raül Zurita
Venture Partner, Barcelona
Ph.D. in Chemical Eng. from the UPC and MBA from ESADE.
Raül has an extensive experience of 20+ years in the life science industry, with
leading roles in R&D, Global Marketing & Sales and Corporate Innovation. He
has expertise in technology evaluation, business strategy/development and
negotiation of licensing agreements. Besides this, Raül has founded a startup
and temporary cooperates with entrepreneurs setting up new ventures.
Jesús Purroy
Director, Barcelona
Ph.D. in Biology with a PDD from IESE Business School
Jesús is a molecular biologist and entrepreneur focused on addressing social needs through the development of life science-based technology. He worked as Research & Innovation Director and later Scientific Director at the Barcelona Science Park. Jesus has founded two companies and is an advisor to several others.
Nick Chapman
Associate, Barcelona
MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Edinburgh, and MPhil in Smart Grids from the University of Manchester
Nick is an expert in energy engineering and economics, with experience in research, technology development, project management, fundraising and business planning. Prior to joining Inveniam, Nick supported and lead several energy innovation projects in the UK and Spain. He is the author of three IEEE publishes and has presented his research on-demand flexibility at a number of major European conferences.
Cristina Vilarmau
Associate, Barcelona
MSc in Health Biotechnology from CESIF and BS in Biotechnology from UB
Cristina assists the Inveniam team with business plans and go to market strategies in the area of Life Science. Cristina has experience in biotechnology and business and has worked in several research groups related to plant biotechnology and molecular and cellular biology.
Laia Mencia
Associate, Barcelona
Ph.D. in Astronomy from Stockholm University, Sweden
For her Ph.D. in the field of Astronomy, Laia worked on broad-band multi-color imaging and image analysis to determine supernovae rates. After her Ph.D. and before joining Inveniam’s team, she worked as an English teacher and translator.
Oliver Yorke
Associate, Barcelona
MSc International Business from UPF Barcelona School of Management and a BA in History from Goldsmiths University
Oliver assists Inveniam as a Business Analyst, combining his expertise in strategy, innovation and sustainability to cultivate capital, and create a positive impact. Prior to joining Inveniam, Oliver worked within impact investment, consulting and social enterprise organisations. His particular interests are systemic change, clean tech, energy, and circular economy with a dedication to how market-based solutions can be the driving force of sustainable solutions and prevent the degradation of resources.
Naia Jiménez
Analyst, Barcelona
BSc in Biomedical Engineering from Universitat de Barcelona
Naia is a biomedical engineer with healthcare knowledge and an active member of the biomedical engineering group at UB. Before joining the team, she has worked in Hospital Clínic of Barcelona developing a medical device prototype.
Paolo de Carli
Analyst, Barcelona
MS in SELECT from TU/e & UPC and BS in Energy Engineering from Politecnico di Milano
Paolo combines an energy engineering background with his management and entrepreneurial skills obtained during ESADE courses. He is interested in the development and application of sustainable technologies, from the technological, business and social points of view. Before joining Inveniam Group, he studied in the SELECT double degree master program sponsored by EIT InnoEnergy during which he worked on interdisciplinary projects, such as the development of a solar-powered water pump suitable for the Sahel region, within international teams.
Estefanía González
Graphic Designer, Barcelona
Master’s in Creative Documentary at UPF. and a BA in Communication and Digital Media from Tecnológico de Monterrey
Estefania is an experienced photographer and filmmaker. Currently working also as a film producer and director assistance. She combines creativity, curiosity, and design skills to help develop the project proposals, the company’s identity, and news. Before joining the team, she had worked on the communication and coordination area for different film festivals and companies.
Germán Hernandez
Office Manager, Barcelona
A double degree in Administration and Finance, and another one in International Marketing
Germán supports the Inveniam team with various administrative and organizational tasks. He has extensive experience in project management and customer service.
Advisors
Víctor Suñol
Advisor, Barcelona
Physics and Engineering, and a BSc in Business Administration from UOC
Víctor is passionate about new technologies and has over seventeen years of international experience in multicultural project management and business development in the IT and broadcast sectors.
Prior to specializing in public procurement and fundraising, he also worked in the financial sector.
Philippe Guisset
Biotech Advisor, Barcelona
MBA from the University of Leuven, Belgium and MA in Internet Business, from ISDI, Barcelona
Philippe has over 15 years of experience in Pharmaceutical Companies and Life Science Projects, with increasingly responsible directive positions in sales, marketing, and people management. He has strong negotiation skills, result-oriented analytical skills and proven customer-centric thinking leading to innovate & maintain consistent business results.
Alberto Peón
Financial Advisor, Madrid
MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from ICADE
Alberto is an experienced financial professional with a successful track record in investment banking and structured finance. He has held various roles at leading banks and multinationals, including Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Telefonica, and Gamesa. He has also held senior positions in biotech and software start-ups and was closely involved in capital raising.
Rafael Rubio
Agri-biotech Advisor, Granada
PhD in Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Resources and a BS Agronomy
Rafael is an expert in ecological research pertaining to agriculture, genetics and plant biology. Rafael has worked with some of the best academic and scientific institutions in the US and Spain. He developed his research at Harvard and Duke University and in the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent).
Alan Belicha
Biotech Advisor, New York
PhD in Molecular Immunology and a BS in Biotechnology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Buffalo University
Alan is the Business Development Manager at Mount Sinai (NY, US) and is involved with the health division of the NYC Regional Innovation cluster. He was a consultant for Ascent Biomedical Ventures and an analyst at Grey Healthcare Group.
Xavier Bofill
Biotech Advisor, Washington D.C.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences and graduated with honors in Biology and Biochemistry
Xavier is a Postdoctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with extensive experience in the field of microRNA biogenesis in tumors and its applications on translational research (shRNAs and CRISPR). He has performed research in several institutions, including the CRG and IDIBAPS.
Tally Hershko
Senior Advisor, Valencia
BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion
Tally is a multifaceted medical and biotech product marketing professional with broad-based skills in global product management, project management, marketing, business and product development. With 18 years of experience in the industry, Tally provides a knowledge of business, marketing, data analysis and technology, with successful launches of medical devices into the market.
Mauro Jankelovicius
Commercial Advisor, Brazil
BA in Music from the Rubin National Academy of Music in Jerusalem
Experienced in the medical-equipment area. Good knowledge of Latin American markets (Brazil in particular). Expertise in working with Israeli companies in Brazil, 12 years with Elscint as Latin America Manager and 14 years with Given Imaging, first as the exclusive distributor and secondly as the Brazilian subsidiary director.
Oriol Salvatella
Advisor, Barcelona
BS in Industrial Engineering at UPC Barcelona
Oriol is an experienced engineer and finance manager in the energy, water and waste sectors. He leads Energiplan, a specialized consulting firm serving clients in the EU and the Americas. Prior to that, he was the technology director at a Spanish leading private equity firm investing in energy infrastructure in Spain and Latinamerica, and lead the regional R&D and product design in an automotive industry.