Fernando Cabello-Astolfi

Overview

Fernando Cabello-Astolfi is a seasoned Spanish entrepreneur and angel investor specializing in fintech startups. He is the co-founder and CEO of Devengo, a licensed Payment Service Provider in the SEPA region, offering instant, programmable account-to-account payments. Under his leadership, Devengo has secured significant funding, including a €2 million Pre-Series A round led by Bankinter, Banco Sabadell, and Demium, with continued support from existing investors like TheVentureCity and Wayra. Prior to Devengo, Cabello-Astolfi founded Aplazame, a point-of-sale financing platform that was acquired by Wizink Bank in 2018. He also co-founded Ibercheck, a company focused on financial information management, and served as Managing Director at BLUESOC, a provider of real-time security solutions. His extensive experience in the fintech sector is complemented by his role as a seed investor and board member in companies such as INESPAY, Reveni, and Afterbanks. Cabello-Astolfi holds an MSc in Global Market Economics from The London School of Economics and a degree in Business Administration from Universidad CEU San Pablo. His strategic insight and practical expertise have been instrumental in driving business growth and innovation in the financial technology sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative fintech solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for rapid growth
• Regulatory compliance
• Sustainable competitive advantage
• Global market applicability
• Technological scalability
• Customer-centric approach

Portfolio Companies