We’re not just investing in Frekuent—we’re backing a bold vision for the future of unattended retail. This Barcelona-based company is turning vending machines, laundromats, and kiosks into intelligent, connected experiences that go beyond just payments. With their recent €6 million funding round, we are excited to partner with Acurio Ventures and returning investors Bonsai and Actyus to help fuel their next stage of growth.
We get excited about startups that bring innovation to often overlooked industries. Unattended retail is one of those spaces—it’s everywhere, yet rarely optimized. Businesses still wrestle with clunky payments, outdated systems, and a lack of real-time data, making operations inefficient and limiting customer engagement. Frekuent now embarks on a new phase with a refreshed identity and a strategy centered on innovation and recurring payments.
The team at Frekuent is redefining how unattended retail machines operate by leveraging data and payments as enabling technologies. Their integrated platform goes beyond facilitating cashless transactions—it transforms these machines into high-performance, data-rich assets. By combining real-time telemetry, seamless payments, and smart customer engagement tools, Frekuent turns these machines into intelligent platforms that optimize operations and unlock new revenue opportunities.
What excites us most about this opportunity isn’t just payments—it’s their full-stack SaaS model that embeds deep intelligence into every transaction. A few standout features include:
Led by Xavier Sans (CEO & Founder), the team brings together deep expertise in technology, operations, and scaling high-growth businesses. With Didac Pons (CFO) driving financial strategy, Marta Solé (COO) leading operations, Victor Abadias (CSO) and Jose Contreras (CTO) powering product innovation, Frekuent has a leadership team that knows how to execute. Their collective experience, including key roles at Glovo and Microsoft, gives us confidence in their ability to shape the future of unattended retail.
We invest in companies that don't just improve industries—they revolutionize them. They are addressing a significant gap in the European market, where approximately 22% of the 5 million vending machines—about 1.1 million units—lack modern connectivity, telemetry, or cashless payment systems.
Their vision extends beyond simple transactions; they aim to establish the de facto platform for daily consumer interactions, from purchasing a snack at a vending machine to refueling vehicles. By converting unattended retail points into intelligent, data-driven assets, Orain is setting a new industry standard—and we're thrilled to support them in this transformative journey.
We’re not just investing in Frekuent—we’re backing a bold vision for the future of unattended retail. This Barcelona-based company is turning vending machines, laundromats, and kiosks into intelligent, connected experiences that go beyond just payments. With their recent €6 million funding round, we are excited to partner with Acurio Ventures and returning investors Bonsai and Actyus to help fuel their next stage of growth.
We get excited about startups that bring innovation to often overlooked industries. Unattended retail is one of those spaces—it’s everywhere, yet rarely optimized. Businesses still wrestle with clunky payments, outdated systems, and a lack of real-time data, making operations inefficient and limiting customer engagement. Frekuent now embarks on a new phase with a refreshed identity and a strategy centered on innovation and recurring payments.
The team at Frekuent is redefining how unattended retail machines operate by leveraging data and payments as enabling technologies. Their integrated platform goes beyond facilitating cashless transactions—it transforms these machines into high-performance, data-rich assets. By combining real-time telemetry, seamless payments, and smart customer engagement tools, Frekuent turns these machines into intelligent platforms that optimize operations and unlock new revenue opportunities.
What excites us most about this opportunity isn’t just payments—it’s their full-stack SaaS model that embeds deep intelligence into every transaction. A few standout features include:
Led by Xavier Sans (CEO & Founder), the team brings together deep expertise in technology, operations, and scaling high-growth businesses. With Didac Pons (CFO) driving financial strategy, Marta Solé (COO) leading operations, Victor Abadias (CSO) and Jose Contreras (CTO) powering product innovation, Frekuent has a leadership team that knows how to execute. Their collective experience, including key roles at Glovo and Microsoft, gives us confidence in their ability to shape the future of unattended retail.
We invest in companies that don't just improve industries—they revolutionize them. They are addressing a significant gap in the European market, where approximately 22% of the 5 million vending machines—about 1.1 million units—lack modern connectivity, telemetry, or cashless payment systems.
Their vision extends beyond simple transactions; they aim to establish the de facto platform for daily consumer interactions, from purchasing a snack at a vending machine to refueling vehicles. By converting unattended retail points into intelligent, data-driven assets, Orain is setting a new industry standard—and we're thrilled to support them in this transformative journey.
