Orfeo Balboa

He drives technology companies that solve the planet’s greatest challenges, connecting them with smart investment, acceleration methodologies and strategic ecosystems. As a Partner at First Drop VC, he invests in talent at the pre-seed and seed stages, guiding founders who seek not only profitability, but real social and climate impact. How does he do it? ​ 🔹 He has led acceleration programmes recognised as the best in Spain. 🔹 He has managed more than €100M in investments, mergers and technology transfer. 🔹 Coordinating ESA BIC Valencia Region, helping Valencian aerospace start-ups take off (literally). ​ But beyond the figures, this is what defines him: he is obsessed with helping brilliant people create companies that improve the world.