The acquisition of Instaleap by Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the North American leader in technology for the grocery retail sector, marks a significant milestone in Axon’s applied technology and high-growth investment portfolio. Announced on April 14, 2026, the transaction marks the end of Axon’s decade-long support for the company. Axon backed Instaleap from its origins asContinue reading “Instacart acquires Instaleap, marking one of the most significant technology exits in the Colombian ecosystem of the past decade”
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Axon Partners Group Announces Cornerstone Investment in ARENIT Industries ahead of its Initial Public Offering
Axon, through its Growth investment strategy, announces its participation as a cornerstone investor ahead of the process of going public of Arenit Industries (“Arenit”), a fast-growing industrial solutions company specialising in precision manufacturing. This investment is fully aligned with Axon’s strategy of supporting high-quality companies with strong fundamentals, scalable platforms, and clearly defined value creationContinue reading “Axon Partners Group Announces Cornerstone Investment in ARENIT Industries ahead of its Initial Public Offering”
BASQUEVOLT welcomes Axon Partners Group as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation battery technology
BASQUEVOLT, a European technology company specialised in next-generation solid-state battery technology, today announced the entry of Axon Partners Group into its shareholding. The investment is made through Axon’s ClimateTech Impact investment strategy, supported by Ventures EPM, alongside complementary public funding from CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) through its SICC Innvierte match-fundingContinue reading “BASQUEVOLT welcomes Axon Partners Group as investor to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation battery technology”
ISAAC closes a €14 million investment round: technology enhancement, expansion in the seismic safety market, and international growth among the company’s key goals for the coming years
The round includes participation from CDP Venture Capital, 360 Capital, Axon Partners Group, Azimut, Ring Capital, NovaCapital ISAAC announces the closing of a €14 million investment round, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s industrial and international growth trajectory. The transaction confirms the strength of ISAAC’s business model, the maturity of the technology developed, and the company’s long-term vision for the protection andContinue reading “ISAAC closes a €14 million investment round: technology enhancement, expansion in the seismic safety market, and international growth among the company’s key goals for the coming years “
Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe
Francisco Velázquez, Founder and Managing Partner of Axon, has co-authored, together with Elena Bou, Co-Founder and Executive Board Member of InnoEnergy, the white paper “Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe”. The paper addresses a critical question for technology investors in Europe: why do companies with strong technology and access toContinue reading “Beyond Capital: What it really takes to scale tech in Europe”
Taalentfy secures funding from Axon and CaixaBank to strengthen the link between education and business
Taalentfy, a technology platform specialising in employability and career guidance, has secured a funding round backed by Axon Partners Group and co-financed by CaixaBank. The operation aims to strengthen the connection between education and the labour market and to accelerate the company’s growth plan for the coming years. The funding will enable the company toContinue reading “Taalentfy secures funding from Axon and CaixaBank to strengthen the link between education and business”
Axon Contributes to the 2025 Edition of the ITU National Cybersecurity Strategy Guide
Axon is proud to announce its contribution to the 3rd edition (2025) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS Guide), a globally recognised reference for governments and stakeholders involved in shaping national cybersecurity frameworks. The 2025 edition represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview to date of whatContinue reading “Axon Contributes to the 2025 Edition of the ITU National Cybersecurity Strategy Guide”
What makes a country innovation-friendly for AI?
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, economies, and entire societies, and yet, its impact varies widely from country to country. Why do some nations accelerate ahead as AI innovation leaders while others struggle to keep up? The first episode of KSA Insights, a new webinar series hosted by Carrier Community, answers this question and more. Exploring the trends, opportunities,Continue reading “What makes a country innovation-friendly for AI?”
Axon appoints Luis Guillermo Plata to its Investment Division to strengthen its presence in Latin America
Axon Partners Group announces the appointment of Luis Guillermo Plata as a new Partner in its Investment Division, where he will help to drive and strengthen its presence across Latin America, a region that remains central to the firm’s long-term vision. Luis is a distinguished business leader, entrepreneur and investor, with an outstanding career spanningContinue reading “Axon appoints Luis Guillermo Plata to its Investment Division to strengthen its presence in Latin America”
Axon Consulting supports the development of Qatar’s New CRA Regulations
Axon is proud to have contributed to the development of two recently published regulatory frameworks by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) of Qatar. The “Regulation for the Construction, Installation and Sharing of Radio Communications Sites” and the “In-Building Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard” represent significant steps toward enhancing connectivity, promoting efficient infrastructure sharing, and ensuring the sustainable growth of Qatar’sContinue reading “Axon Consulting supports the development of Qatar’s New CRA Regulations”
Axon Contributes to the Cyber Horizon 2025 Report
Axon is proud to have contributed to the Cyber Horizon 2025 report – a forward-looking exploration of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Developed by the Future of Cybersecurity Knowledge Community under the leadership of SITE Saudi Arabia, the report features contributions from Axon Consulting Partner Jorge Martinez. The report: This report is a practical tool for policymakers,Continue reading “Axon Contributes to the Cyber Horizon 2025 Report”
Odders secures backing from CaixaBank and Axon to lead the future of smart glasses in Europe
Seville-based XR company Odders, a pioneer in the development of virtual reality (VR) games and applications, has secured the backing of CaixaBank’s DayOne and Axon Partners Group through the investment vehicle Axon Desarrollo Andalucía to support its new strategic focus on smart glasses and augmented reality (AR). The collaboration between the three organisations will driveContinue reading “Odders secures backing from CaixaBank and Axon to lead the future of smart glasses in Europe”