Beka Asset Management, the asset management arm of the Beka Group, and GAIA, the Knowledge and Technology Industries Association of the Basque Country, through its subsidiary GAIA Value Capital, have reached an agreement to promote, develop, and manage investment vehicles in technology companies. This unique alliance supports and contributes to the growth of companies in the sector, fostering technological sovereignty. It brings together Beka’s investment management expertise, GAIA’s ecosystem with more than 40 years of experience in managing and promoting technological innovation and deep sector knowledge, along with the legal advisory of Bufete Barrilero y Asociados. The alliance also aims to attract investors interested in participating in the sector’s significant growth potential.
Strategic focus: technological sovereignty
The initiative will target companies with high growth potential and the capacity to deliver cutting-edge technological developments that enhance digitalization and competitiveness in industries considered strategic, as highlighted in the European Commission’s Readiness 2030 Plan.
“The combination of Beka’s management capabilities with Gaia’s expertise in the sector will allow us to tap into the strong growth potential of the technology market, while at the same time contributing to national and European technological sovereignty,” said Diego Torres, Managing Director of Beka Asset Management.
European network and long-term vision
The Gaia Value Capital team currently leads a cybersecurity business network with European reach, enabling the identification of high-value investment opportunities, fostering cross-border collaboration, and strengthening the international positioning of portfolio companies.
“At GAIA Value Capital, we must contribute to the development of the technology industry which, in this thematic investment context, requires specialized knowledge and tools designed to manage new risks and opportunities,” said Carlos Barrios, CEO of Gaia Value Capital.
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