Who We Are and How We Work

Our Core Pillars

PURPOSE

We turn high-potential ideas into success stories

At GCO Ventures, we create and drive projects with strong growth potential — from their initial concept to full market consolidation. Our approach combines building new businesses with investing in and supporting promising startups.

Our goal is to become a key player in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through active collaboration with startups, corporate partners, and investors. This unique position allows us to work on initiatives that not only deliver financial returns but also generate a positive impact on society.

We firmly believe the next big idea is still to come — and we want to help make it a reality.

Transversal Action

We detect opportunities, build solutions, and invest with vision.

Explore

We constantly analyze new business territories beyond the traditional insurance sector. Our ability to identify opportunities—both nationally and internationally—, validate them with real users and experts, and transform them into tangible solutions is what keeps us at the forefront of the sector.

Build

We transform promising concepts into viable projects through agile methodologies and structured processes. We build with purpose and long-term vision, ensuring each initiative has the necessary foundations to grow.

Invest

We allocate smart capital to projects with transformative potential, both directly (own investments in startups and creation of new ventures) and indirectly (through Venture Capital funds). Our investment goes beyond the financial: we provide experience, networks, and strategic knowledge to maximize every project’s chances of success.

Our Way of Working

Balance Between Autonomy and Support

We make independent decisions while maintaining institutional support. This approach optimizes daily operations, facilitates rapid adaptation to market changes, and the establishment of strategic alliances. We leverage our agility to anticipate key moves in the ecosystem and integrate solutions that boost project growth.

Excellence in Execution

Our methodology combines lean & agile principles with an OKR system to create a comprehensive approach. We iterate quickly, use data to inform decisions, and continuously optimize our processes, improving their effectiveness while maintaining a clear structure for planning and focusing on generating measurable impact.

Collaboration as a Multiplier

We analyze the market with the support of GCO experts and external references. This way, we align our strategies with trends, connect with innovation ecosystems and investors, and assess risks and opportunities. This approach creates a multiplier effect where talent, ideas, and resources enhance each other, benefiting the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. All this while fostering and cultivating valuable connections, attending major events in Spain and Europe.

Team

Our Team

A multidisciplinary team that combines the experience of established professionals with the talent of entrepreneurs, creating a unique synergy that allows us to genuinely connect with startups, understand their challenges, and support them to overcome them together.

María José Álvarez

Managing Director GCO Ventures

# Transversal Role

“What I value most is leading an independent space that combines the creation of new businesses with investment in startups and funds. All this, with the strength of belonging to GCO and the purpose of generating real impact.”

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Laura Cots

Head of Venture Builder

# Venture Builder

“I am passionate about guiding the team and projects from idea to scalability. My role is to ensure that the Venture Building methodology turns into tangible results.”

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Marcos Labori

Head of Investments

# Venture Capital # VC Funds

"My passion is driving purposeful investments that generate sustainable impact."

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Manuel Pastor

Senior Investment Analyst

# Venture Capital # VC Funds

“I am motivated by analyzing companies and identifying sector trends that lead to investments with real impact.”

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Ana Gómez

Product Owner

# Venture Builder

"What I enjoy most is leading the evolution of new products: connecting strategic vision with agile execution, ensuring each startup we launch provides differential and sustainable value to users and business."

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Javiera Ortega

Senior Business Analyst

# Venture Builder

“I love that moment when everything fits: when vision, data, and strategy align and the path opens to build something that can truly scale.”

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Alexandra Descarrega

Venture Builder, Operations

# Venture Builder

“After years building from within a company, today I am inspired to create projects from scratch, shaping them step by step.”

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Anna Marmyleva

Venture Builder, Marketing

# Venture Builder

“What I enjoy most is transforming ideas into real solutions, designing services that meet needs and make a difference in people's lives.”

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Santiago Gotor

Business Analyst

# Venture Builder

"I am motivated by exploring markets and turning opportunities into innovation projects with real impact."

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Gonzalo Rama

Solutions Architect

# Venture Builder

“I believe in the power of data to make better decisions. My goal is to turn information into useful knowledge that drives the growth of each project.”

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Javier Rivera

Venture Technology Specialist & AI

# Venture Builder

“My purpose is to bring emerging technologies to become the catalyst for innovation in startups.”

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Vicente Climent

Portfolio Management

# Venture Builder

“I am motivated to support entrepreneurs in the challenge of turning bold ideas into solutions that generate real impact. Seeing how a vision transforms into tangible value.”

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Want to Join Our Team?

We are looking for talent who share our passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. We value creativity, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to dynamic environments. We offer an environment where you can develop professionally while contributing to impactful projects. Join us to create the future where corporate experience and startup spirit meet.

Available Positions

There are no vacancies available at this time.