Julio Martínez, Co-Founder and CEO at Abacum: $40 Million Raised to Build the Future of FP&A

Episode notes

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries - the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Julio Martinez , CEO & Co-Founder at Abacum , an FP&A platform that has raised $40 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Sabbatical Inspirations: Julio started with his transformative sabbatical in India, where he was immersed in microfinance, shaping his future perspective on business and finance. Corporate Finance Roots: Julio’s journey into finance was not planned from childhood but developed from early career choices and opportunities that emphasized rapid learning and high-pressure environments. Innovation at Banco Sabadell: Prior to Abacum, Julio led a venture builder and investment fund, initiating fintech innovations and investments across Europe and the U.S. Launching During COVID-19: Starting Abacum at the outset of the pandemic required conviction and adaptation to severe market uncertainties, shaping the company’s resilient foundation.

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