Modular DS, the Spanish startup behind a centralized platform for managing WordPress websites, has closed a €615,000 seed funding round to further develop its product and drive international growth.
The new round includes follow-on investment from notable Spanish entrepreneurs, such as Juan Pablo Tejela (CEO of Metricool), Juan Carlos Celaya (CEO of Factoría Digital), and early-stage investor Mathieu Carenzo (Glovo, Signaturit). Additional support came from VC firm Draper B1, along with public entities ENISA and Sodical through participative loans.
Following the recent launch of version 2.0, Modular DS will use the new funding to continue improving the platform, grow its team, and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in English-speaking markets.
Since its last round in late 2023, the company has grown its monthly recurring revenue fivefold and surpassed 3,000 users. In the past year alone, over 35,000 websites have been managed using Modular DS, running more than 700,000 backups and 2 million updates. While Spain initially represented 80% of users, that figure has dropped to around 35%, reflecting the platform’s growing global adoption.
“Today, website maintenance isn’t just a technical need, it’s a strategic pillar and a growing opportunity for WordPress professionals looking to build a sustainable business,” said Héctor de Prada, co-founder of Modular DS. “We believe Modular DS can play a leading role in this space, and this investment allows us to push forward on that mission.”
Reflecting on the WordPress funding landscape, he adds: “Attracting traditional investment for WordPress-focused products has historically been challenging. But we believe the WordPress ecosystem is incredibly diverse and constantly evolving, with many professionals actively seeking high-quality tools to optimize their workflows. This funding round is also a vote of confidence in that vision.”