- The office, located in London’s Mayfair district, strengthens the firm’s European presence
- Serhat Aydogdu, Investment Director of Seaya Andromeda, joins as its first recruit, with a focus on investing in European companies specializing in Climate Tech
- Founded in 2013, the firm’s global presence now spans offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Mexico City, and London
London/Madrid, Thursday, September 12th
Seaya, the venture capital platform committed to supporting startups and scale-ups with global ambition and purpose, announces the opening of its first European office outside of Spain with the inauguration of its new office in London, located in the district of Mayfair.
This expansion reinforces Seaya’s commitment to the UK and Europe, where the firm has already invested in companies such as PassionFruit, Recycleye, and Toqio. Founded in 2013, with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and Mexico City, Seaya manages €650 million in assets.
Beatriz González, Founder and Managing Partner of Seaya, said: «Today marks a major milestone in our international expansion with the opening of a new office in London, Europe’s leading hub for venture and growth capital, where having a local presence is crucial. We are dedicated to leveraging this new location to enhance the entire Seaya platform and its diverse funds, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest level of support to European entrepreneurs”.
First hire for the London Office
It welcomes Serhat Aydogdu as its first hire and Investment Director of Seaya Andromeda. Serhat will start the London office and co-lead European climate-tech investments Serhat brings over 15 years of experience in the climate tech sector, having worked at several investment firms focused on sustainability and climate transition. He has held senior positions at Just Climate, co-founded D4 Ventures, and played key roles at Centricus and Goldman Sachs, primarily in renewable energy and infrastructure investments.
Serhat Aydogdu, the newly appointed Investment Director of Seaya Andromeda, expressed: «I am deeply grateful for the mutual trust between Seaya and myself as we embark on this new phase. I am excited to be starting the London office and co-leading our growth climate investments. Seaya’s commitment to European entrepreneurs, along with its expansion into the United Kingdom, will not only strengthen its trajectory but also continue to drive key investments in the British and European ecosystems.».
Throughout the summer, the firm has announced several funding rounds in Europe, including Quatt, a smart sustainable heat pump solution in the Netherlands, and PassionFruit, the AI platform for freelancers based in London.
About Seaya
Seaya is a venture capital firm committed to boosting early-stage and growth-stage companies with high technological value and a strong European focus. Its mission is to invest in exceptional founders who aim to solve real problems and promote sustainable growth through scalable and profitable business models.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Madrid, with offices in Barcelona and Mexico, Seaya manages assets worth €650 million through Seaya Ventures I, II, and III, Seaya Andromeda, and Seaya Cathay Latam.
Over more than ten years, Seaya has provided its entrepreneurs with an extensive network of founders, investors, and multinational companies with broad global experience. Its portfolio includes Glovo, Cabify, Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), Clarity AI, Capchase, Resilience, Crowdfarming, and RatedPower.
