Barcelona-based RepScan, a leading startup focused on removing harmful online content, has successfully raised €3 million in a Series A funding round. This investment will help expand its innovative platform, RepScan 2.0, which enables businesses and individuals to manage their digital reputation more effectively.
The funding round saw participation from Swanlaab Venture Factory, Bonsai Partners, Pinama Capital 23, Boyser, and notable business angels, including Oriol Carulla and Josep María Frigola. The process was coordinated by Raúl Costa from Rote Capital.
Josep Coll Rodriguez, co-founder and president of RepScan, emphasized the importance of this funding in the current digital landscape. He highlighted that RepScan is committed to protecting digital rights and ensuring individuals and businesses have the power to remove harmful content such as fake news, cyberbullying, leaked personal data, and identity theft. With this new funding, the company aims to launch its solution on a global scale and make online content removal accessible to more users.
RepScan was founded in 2019 by Alejandro Castellano, Coque Moreno, and Josep Coll Rodriguez. The company has quickly established itself as a leader in online reputation management, offering real-time monitoring, automated content removal, and tools to enhance digital presence. Since its inception, RepScan has successfully removed over 40,000 pieces of content for more than 1,600 clients across 62 countries.
The newly secured capital will support the commercialization of RepScan 2.0, which will be officially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on March 6. The latest version introduces advanced self-management tools designed for businesses, legal firms, schools, sports organizations, public institutions, and advertising agencies.
RepScan 2.0 provides users with quick setup to define the keywords and brands they wish to monitor, smart scanning that tracks harmful content across search engines and social media, automated removal requests to minimize the impact of damaging content, and comprehensive reports with real-time insights for clients and businesses managing reputational risks.
The company is also strengthening its 24/7 emergency content removal service, reinforcing its role as a key player in digital rights protection.
Mark Kavelaars, founding partner of Swanlaab Venture Factory, expressed confidence in RepScan’s ability to tackle the growing challenges of the digital age. He praised the company’s scalable and innovative approach to democratizing digital reputation management. Similarly, Nacho Alonso, president of Pinama Capital 23, highlighted RepScan’s strong leadership and commitment to addressing critical digital challenges, which made it an attractive investment opportunity.
With RepScan 2.0 now available, businesses and individuals have a powerful tool to proactively protect their online reputation. This latest funding round marks a significant step forward in making the internet a safer and more manageable space for everyone.
