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About Investor

Xavier Álvarez is the Managing Director for technology investments at CriteriaCaixa, based in Barcelona, Spain. He focuses on SaaS, DeepTech, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence companies across the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. His work centers on businesses developing scalable software, advanced technologies, secure digital systems, and AI-powered solutions. As a Managing Director, Xavier plays an active role in identifying opportunities, assessing technical and commercial potential, and guiding investment decisions. He supports portfolio companies as they strengthen their products, expand customer adoption, and prepare for larger stages of growth. Criteria Venture Tech invests between $1 million and $5 million, with a typical investment of around $2 million, and Xavier is recognized as a lead investor.