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At COREangels, we often say that we invest in people first—people who dare to innovate, collaborate, and lead the change they want to see in the world. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that COREangels EnterpriseTech, co-founded by Jorge Martinez-Arroyo, has been nominated for “Newcomer of the Year” at the 2025 European VC Awards hosted by Vestbee.

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In less than a year, the fund has emerged as a force in enterprise innovation—proving that when a strong vision meets the right network, remarkable things happen.

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A Different Kind of Venture Fund

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COREangels EnterpriseTech is not your typical VC fund. It’s part of the broader COREangels global network—a collective of sector-focused and region-led funds powered by angel communities.

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What makes this fund unique is its tight focus on B2B startups solving high-value challenges for businesses around the world, combined with a structure that enables seasoned professionals, operators, and domain experts to invest collectively.

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Launched in 2024 by Jorge Martinez-Arroyo, a seasoned enterprise strategist and angel investor, the fund has already attracted a growing community of angels mostly across Europe. Together, they bring more than money to the table—they offer strategic depth, operational guidance, and cross-border expansion opportunities to founders who need more than just a cheque.

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Why “Newcomer of the Year” Is More Than a Title

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The Newcomer of the Year category in the European VC Awards is designed to spotlight the fresh voices and new players driving meaningful innovation in the venture ecosystem. It recognizes not just what a fund has done—but how it is reshaping the way things are done.

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For COREangels EnterpriseTech, this nomination validates several key ideas that are central to our model:

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  • Community-based investing can compete at scale

  • Cross-border angel collaboration creates real founder value

  • Sector expertise, not just capital, is the real differentiator in early-stage B2B

  • Decentralized leadership brings agility and local insight to global investing

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We see this as recognition not just of one fund, but of a rising movement mostly across Europe - one where angels become fund leaders, founders gain true partners, and innovation scales with purpose.

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A Fund Rooted in Purpose—and Positioned for Growth

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COREangels EnterpriseTech has already assembled a promising portfolio of early-stage enterprise startups. These companies are building mission-critical solutions in areas like:

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  • Artificial Intelligence and data intelligence

  • Cybersecurity infrastructure

  • Workflow automation and enterprise SaaS

  • Digital transformation tools for scaling organizations

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But beyond the sectors, the real strength lies in how the fund operates:

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  • Angels co-invest with intention

  • The community shares due diligence and expertise

  • Leaders engage hands-on with the startups they believe in

  • Decisions are made locally, with a global view

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This isn’t passive investing—it’s engaged, informed, human-led collaboration.

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What This Means for COREangels—and the Ecosystem

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This nomination reinforces what we’ve always believed: That a new generation of investors, builders, and leaders is emerging—and they want to do things differently.

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We’re proud to see COREangels EnterpriseTech setting a new benchmark in what’s possible for angel-led funds. And this is just one chapter in a larger story.

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COREangels now operates a portfolio of funds spanning industries and continents—from climate tech and food innovation to regional ecosystems like Lisbon, Barcelona, Algarve, and beyond.

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The EnterpriseTech nomination strengthens this growing narrative: that founder-first, community-powered investing is not only viable—it’s winning.

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Join the Movement

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Are you a founder building in the enterprise space? A professional looking to step into angel investing? A fund leader with a bold idea? Then COREangels EnterpriseTech is your invitation.

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  • Build your investment portfolio alongside experienced angels.
  • Gain access to global deal flow and sector-specific funds.
  • Learn from others and lead within your own domain.

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Visit coreangels.com to learn more, or reach out to join a fund, launch one, or co-invest in some of the most promising startups in the enterprise world.

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This is your opportunity to shape the future—startup by startup, decision by decision, angel by angel.