Xavier Álvarez Forn

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Knowledge Development for POF SL

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Xavier Álvarez Forn is the founder.
He founded Pao Capital SL in 2007 and held the title of Founding Partner until 2017.
Currently, Mr. Álvarez Forn holds multiple positions.
Since 2004, he has been the Managing Director Tech Funds at Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC SA. Since 2017, he has been the Director at Knowledge Development for POF SL, Immfly SL, Psico Smart Apps SL, and Validated ID SL.
In the past, Mr. Álvarez Forn worked as the Director at Playgiga SL from 2017 to 2019.
Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers SL from 1998 to 2003.
From 2008 to 2017, he served as the Head-International Banking Investment at CaixaBank SA. Mr. Álvarez Forn's education includes a graduate degree from the University of Navarra in 2016.
He also holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from ESADE Business School, both conferred in 1998.

Xavier Álvarez Forn active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC SA Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC SA Investment ManagersFinance Caixa Capital Risc invests in startup companies located in Europe and North America, primarily in Spain and Portugal. The firm focuses on information technology, life sciences, and industrial technologies sector. It provides equity and loan financing for early and growth stage transactions. It acts as a lead investor and is open to co-invest with other general partners	Private Equity Investor	2017-09-30
Psico Smart Apps SL Psico Smart Apps SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual reality platform for mental health professionals	Director/Board Member	2019-04-30
Knowledge Development for POF SL Knowledge Development for POF SL SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides microelectronics communications solutions	Director/Board Member	2017-10-31
Immfly SL Immfly SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital onboard solutions transforming the passenger experience with connectivity, retail and entertainment solutions	Director/Board Member	2017-09-30
Validated ID SL Validated ID SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital identity and electronic signature solutions	Director/Board Member	2019-06-30

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Former positions of Xavier Álvarez Forn

Companies	Position	End
Playgiga SL Playgiga SL Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates a cloud gaming platform	Director/Board Member	2019-10-31
CAIXABANK, S.A.	Director/Board Member	2017-09-30
Pao Capital SL Pao Capital SL Investment ManagersFinance Pao Capital invests in companies located in Spain. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology services. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.	Founder	2017-05-30
PricewaterhouseCoopers SL PricewaterhouseCoopers SL Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, tax and advisory services	Comptroller/Controller/Auditor	2003-11-30

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University of Navarra University of Navarra Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
CaixaBank SA CaixaBank SA Regional BanksFinance Engages in banking, insurance, pension and investment fund business activities	Finance
Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC SA Caixa Capital Risc SGEIC SA Investment ManagersFinance Caixa Capital Risc invests in startup companies located in Europe and North America, primarily in Spain and Portugal. The firm focuses on information technology, life sciences, and industrial technologies sector. It provides equity and loan financing for early and growth stage transactions. It acts as a lead investor and is open to co-invest with other general partners	Finance
PricewaterhouseCoopers SL PricewaterhouseCoopers SL Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides assurance, tax and advisory services	Commercial Services
Knowledge Development for POF SL Knowledge Development for POF SL SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provides microelectronics communications solutions	Electronic Technology
Playgiga SL Playgiga SL Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates a cloud gaming platform	Technology Services
Immfly SL Immfly SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital onboard solutions transforming the passenger experience with connectivity, retail and entertainment solutions	Technology Services
Psico Smart Apps SL Psico Smart Apps SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops virtual reality platform for mental health professionals	Technology Services
Pao Capital SL Pao Capital SL Investment ManagersFinance Pao Capital invests in companies located in Spain. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology services. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Validated ID SL Validated ID SL Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides digital identity and electronic signature solutions	Technology Services
ESADE Business School ESADE Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services