GoHub Initiatives Global Omnium’s corporate investment fund is preparing for the international expansion of the group of Valencia-based companies, with Valencia serving as the headquarters. Signature venture capital groups announced the launch of its second mutual fund, GoHub Ventures II, pledging 60 million euros to accelerate early-stage ventures across Europe, the United States, and Latin America. The fund plans to open GoHub Miami soon, signaling a sharpened commitment to backing technological innovation and digital solutions. During the 2022 Investor Day, Eugenio Calabuig, president of Global Omnium, underscored this strengthened pledge to invest in technology as a core strategic priority for the company.
In its third edition, held at Oceanogràfic and attracting more than 150 investors and venture funds from Spain, GoHub Ventures showcased eight leading initiatives delivering digital solutions that enhance automation and efficiency across diverse industries. The presentations highlighted applications of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, natural language processing, and metaverse concepts. The event gave signatures such as Nymiz, Neural Space, Fractal, Auravan, Vozy, Examine, Oniris, and Troop Avatars the chance to connect with global investors and pursue expansion funding.
Calabuig reiterated GoHub Ventures’ dual aim: to strengthen technological leadership while acting as a strategic financial arm. Since 2019, GoHub Ventures has operated as Global Omnium’s venture capital fund, directing capital toward B2B SaaS projects that automate and optimize cross-industry processes. Industry experts offered insights on technology and investment trends, and the event provided a platform for meaningful networking with major investors and corporate players.
Information and Technology
Patrician Pastor, managing director of GoHub Ventures, guided attendees through the fund’s four-year journey and acknowledged the ongoing support from the group. Calabuig emphasized contributions to the information and technology landscape as a cornerstone of the group’s platform. Pastor praised the fund and its partners, noting that the emphasis is on backing bold startups and entrepreneurs who shape how people live, work, and enjoy life. The emphasis remains on digital transformation rather than merely pursuing profit; it is about empowering founders to redefine rules for a better future.
One of the standout moments was a Silicon Valley intervention by Enrique Lores, CEO of HP.
What defines corporate venture activity for Global Omnium is the fund’s track record of allocations totaling 18 million euros across 23 attempts, spanning Spain, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The overall value of investments has surpassed 350 million euros, with more than 700 employees contributing to the portfolio’s growth and resilience.
During Investor Day, Enrique Lores, CEO of HP, shared a message about opportunities that emerge in challenging times. He spoke of how focusing on these chances enables companies to win the future, reinforcing the mindset guiding GoHub Ventures and its partners. This dialogue underscored the importance of resilience and strategic vision in technology investments.
Trade and Global Growth
In addition to the main program, Investor Day featured notable attendees such as Mariano Amartino, CEO of Microsoft Startups for America, and Frederick Jack, investment partner at Myelin VC. Gabriel Garcia da Rosa, global development director, presented a case study on a Mexican logistics startup transforming foreign trade in Latin America. The session illustrated how digital platforms can streamline cross-border commerce and enhance supply chain efficiency across regions.
Global Omnium, founded in Valencia over a century ago, remains a pillar of the region with operations in more than 400 cities across Spain. The company maintains a broad international footprint, spanning four continents and serving millions of customers. The Valencia-based Calabuig family holds a controlling stake in the group, which includes the operator of the Oceanogràfic de València. Celia Calabuig serves as president of Avanqua, reflecting the family’s ongoing leadership in the group’s ventures and cultural projects.
GoHub Investor Day 2022 also served to promote Cathium, an open and collaborative water-management platform used by utilities to improve efficiency and performance. It enables municipalities and water companies to access deep analytics for managing networks of any size and resource level. The platform aspires to become a single information source for water professionals and a global marketplace connecting water services, open-source developers, service providers, and technology vendors.