Neuraspace specializes in AI-based collision avoidance systems for satellites, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of satellite operations. The company's proprietary technology utilizes advanced data fusion strategies to improve the accuracy of satellite collision risk predictions, automating many manual processes and communications currently in use. This end-to-end solution provides satellite operators with actionable recommendations for orbital maneuvers to prevent collisions, while also delivering valuable insights to insurers, regulators, and other stakeholders reliant on space assets. By tracking and monitoring satellites, Neuraspace helps mitigate potential losses from collisions and allows insurance companies to better assess the risks associated with satellite operations.
Reckon.ai is a technology company based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing Reckon, a cloud platform designed for smart retail product analysis and price comparison. The platform leverages machine learning algorithms, data fusion, and computer vision to enhance how retailers gather competitive intelligence. By incorporating artificial intelligence and image recognition, Reckon enables retailers to effectively track and optimize their pricing strategies in relation to competitors. The company aims to address the inefficiencies and challenges faced by retailers in competitive analysis, recognizing that many opportunities for improvement remain unaddressed in the digital landscape.
Casafari LLC is a real estate metasearch company based in Lisbon that offers property search solutions for real estate professionals and institutional investors in Germany, Spain, and Portugal. The company focuses on enhancing transparency in the real estate market by building a comprehensive database of properties. It collects and analyzes data on property prices, collaborates with various real estate agencies, and aggregates listings from multiple sources. Utilizing proprietary technology, Casafari cleans, deduplicates, and evaluates property information in real-time, enabling users to identify lucrative investment opportunities. Additionally, the platform provides predictive analytics, alerts for new listings and price changes, and status tracking to help users stay informed about market developments and optimize their property transactions.
Automaise specializes in developing cloud-based, low-code artificial intelligence solutions that provide virtual employees for customer service. The company offers a diverse portfolio of AI-driven virtual employees capable of autonomously executing a range of tasks across various business sectors. By streamlining and automating customer service processes, Automaise enables organizations to reduce costs, enhance staff productivity, and ultimately drive sales growth.
Didimo focuses on humanizing technology and reducing digital isolation. They automate 3D character creation - a once expensive and time-consuming task - in 30 sec or less. Their product - a Didimo - a lifelike 3D characters that look, act and speak like a person will connect every one of us more closely to the digital world, driving a new paradigm for communication, through the image they know the most - their own face.
Codavel is a developer of an innovative content delivery platform designed to enhance mobile application performance by addressing the challenges of unstable wireless networks, including Wi-Fi and cellular connections. The company's technology provides end-to-end control over network conditions, enabling applications to remain fast and responsive regardless of the user's device or location. By significantly improving the end-user experience, Codavel allows clients to effectively manage content delivery, ensuring that it remains efficient and uninterrupted even in adverse network situations. This focus on optimizing the balance between quality of experience and content delivery network costs positions Codavel as a key player in the realm of digital connectivity.
WalliD, based in Lisbon, Portugal, develops online identification and authentication solutions aimed at managing identities in a secure and verifiable manner. Founded in 2018, the company offers tools like ImportiD, a desktop application for extracting attributes from certified documents, and MyEtherID, a web application for encrypting and storing identities on a smart contract. WalliD serves as a global protocol for certified identity document transactions, allowing users to securely store their identity documents in Ethereum wallets. It facilitates safe and rapid validations for online services requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. The protocol supports Certification Authorities and employs digital certificates issued through public key infrastructure, ensuring that all stored ID documents are reliable and can be validated in a trustless environment. Additionally, WalliD provides data verification services that enable platforms to confirm user identities through various ID infrastructures, allowing crypto users to consolidate ownership of multiple social network identities within a single wallet.
Codacy is an automated code review tool designed to assist developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt more effectively. By analyzing code and grading code patterns, Codacy enables developers to monitor project health and track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This functionality allows for a more efficient code quality assessment, helping to identify problematic patterns and bugs while reducing the time spent on code style reviews. Ultimately, Codacy aims to streamline the development workflow, allowing teams to focus on delivering high-quality software more rapidly.
Tonic App S.A. is a digital health company that has developed a mobile application aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration among medical professionals. The application serves as a comprehensive platform for doctors to message, share, and archive patient cases, request expert advice, and network with peers. It also enables hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical associations to connect with healthcare professionals and disseminate relevant medical content. Key features of the app include tools for coordinating urgent procedures, discussing clinical cases, sharing medical images, and accessing a range of healthcare resources, such as clinical calculators and drug conversion tables. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, Tonic App strives to improve the efficiency of medical practice and patient outcomes through its integrated approach to health content aggregation and team collaboration. The application is available on Google Play.
Vawlt is a data storage platform based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded by researchers from the LASIGE research group at the University of Lisbon. The company focuses on simplifying the management of multiple cloud storage solutions while enhancing data security and privacy. Vawlt's platform enables organizations to store and share files effectively, optimizing storage resources and allowing customization of data storage volumes based on specific needs such as cost, performance, location, and compliance. This approach empowers companies to manage their data more responsibly and reduces maintenance and operational costs. Vawlt is dedicated to ensuring individuals and organizations have control over their data while adhering to higher security standards.
Automaise specializes in developing cloud-based, low-code artificial intelligence solutions that provide virtual employees for customer service. The company offers a diverse portfolio of AI-driven virtual employees capable of autonomously executing a range of tasks across various business sectors. By streamlining and automating customer service processes, Automaise enables organizations to reduce costs, enhance staff productivity, and ultimately drive sales growth.
Codacy is an automated code review tool designed to assist developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt more effectively. By analyzing code and grading code patterns, Codacy enables developers to monitor project health and track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This functionality allows for a more efficient code quality assessment, helping to identify problematic patterns and bugs while reducing the time spent on code style reviews. Ultimately, Codacy aims to streamline the development workflow, allowing teams to focus on delivering high-quality software more rapidly.
FASTinov S.A., founded in 2013 and located in Matosinhos, Portugal, specializes in the development and marketing of technology for rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The company focuses on creating patented kits that allow for the swift and accurate assessment of life-threatening bacterial infections directly from blood cultures. By utilizing a method that detects microbial cell lesions and metabolic changes through specific fluorochromes, the technology enables healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding appropriate drug prescriptions for treating infections. This innovative approach significantly reduces the time required for obtaining test results, enhancing patient care in acute care settings.
Codacy is an automated code review tool designed to assist developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt more effectively. By analyzing code and grading code patterns, Codacy enables developers to monitor project health and track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This functionality allows for a more efficient code quality assessment, helping to identify problematic patterns and bugs while reducing the time spent on code style reviews. Ultimately, Codacy aims to streamline the development workflow, allowing teams to focus on delivering high-quality software more rapidly.
LaserLeap Technologies SA, founded in 2011 and based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializes in a pioneering technology that facilitates the painless delivery of medicines and cosmetics through the skin. This innovative approach leverages two decades of research in lasers and ultrasound, combining affordable lasers with advanced materials to enhance skin permeation. LaserLeap's technology is applicable across various sectors, including cosmetics, analgesics, anesthetics, therapeutics, vaccines, and biotechnology drugs. By enabling safe and effective intradermal and transdermal administration, the company aims to improve treatment efficacy and patient comfort, addressing a critical need in the healthcare market.
HeartGenetics, Genetics and Biotechnology S.A. is a company based in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, established in 2013. It specializes in developing genetic tests specifically for cardiac pathologies, addressing the needs of patients and clinicians dealing with inherited cardiovascular disorders. The company employs an innovative DNA microchip technology that encompasses all known genetic variants associated with specific cardiac diseases, utilizing a high-throughput and precise MassArray system for genetic analysis. HeartGenetics aims to enhance healthcare through AI-backed tools and genetic testing kits, facilitating actionable and cost-effective solutions in the fields of cardiovascular health, nutrition, and pharmacogenetics. As of November 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Impact Lab Srl.
Ynvisible Interactive Inc. is a company focused on the development and sale of electrochromic displays, primarily in Europe. Established in 2010, the company offers a range of services, including system design, integration, and production, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, consumer products, logistics, and printing. Its expertise extends to product design, prototyping, technology transfer, and licensing, allowing for tailored applications to meet specific client needs. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Ynvisible Interactive Inc. is positioned at the intersection of electronics and the Internet of Things, emphasizing low power electronics and advancements in microelectronics and wireless communications.
Ecofoot, founded in 2012, specializes in innovative textile coloration technology aimed at fostering a more sustainable and less toxic dyeing process. The company, which comprises researchers from the University of Minho along with entrepreneurs and investors, has garnered attention for its pioneering use of hybrid dyes. Ecofoot's technology focuses on the development of functional nano pigments made from porous polymer particles. This unique approach minimizes hydrolysis during the dyeing and printing of textiles and facilitates the release of anionic products during washing, effectively clearing excess dye from polyester and cotton fiber blends. By implementing this technology, Ecofoot enables the textile industry to significantly reduce water and energy consumption, decrease pollution, and streamline production processes.
Muzzley is an intelligent mobile app+cloud+api/sdk intelligent platform for IOT consumer world. It's a single entry point that avoids the consumer to have hundreds of different apps to interact with hundreds of different devices. The system predicts the user desires according to the constant learning algorithm and suggests/takes actions to improve his/her relation with the connected devices.
SAK Project specializes in the development of innovative sports protection equipment, particularly focusing on custom shin guards for football players. Utilizing unique technology, the company offers a non-intrusive scanning process that rapidly generates highly accurate 3D models of players' legs in under 30 seconds. This advanced approach allows for the creation of shin guards made from high-performance polymer materials that provide exceptional energy absorption, effectively safeguarding athletes from injuries during play. By combining cutting-edge technology with high-quality materials, SAK Project aims to deliver the most effective protective gear for football players.
equigerminal,SA operates as a veterinary company that develops and produces anti virus and other biotechnology products. The company offers an anti virus solution for Equine Infectious Anaemia virus. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Cantanhede, Portugal.
Magpower is one of the world`s largest manufacturer of CPV solar modules and trackers, and is presently expanding the manufacturing capacity to an annualized run rate of 54MW by the end of 2013. By enabling clean and renewable electricity at lower costs, Magpower provides a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. The vision to produce solar energy at an affordable price has driven Magpower to become one of the fastest growing manufacturers of solar systems in the world. The MagSun® TRK-180 represents the latest advancements in solar module technology and is rapidly driving down the cost of solar electricity to rates comparable with traditional fossil fuel-based energy sources.
BERD S.A., founded in 2006 and based in Matosinhos, Portugal, specializes in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of equipment for bridge construction. The company offers a range of products, including movable scaffolding systems that cater to various construction needs, such as underslung and large span options. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, BERD provides consultancy services focused on bridge design and construction methodologies. Since initiating its international expansion in 2007, the company has established a presence in multiple countries, including Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, the United States, and Russia, among others. BERD's foundation was inspired by the Organic Prestressing System developed at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Oporto, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the field of civil engineering.
Domatica is a company specialized in IoT technology focused on bridging the gap between the physical world and the logical world of software. Since its inception in 2002, we have sought to address this major issue of IoT, with a completely differentiating approach, now the so-called IoT Edge. In this sense, using all the expertise of our multidisciplinary team, we have created easyedge, a flexible, reliable, robust and secure IoT Edge platform that allows virtually any device to be connected to any type of application in a simple and easy way. Domatica operates in a B2B perspective, privileging strategic partnerships with market players, such as software or hardware manufacturers. Through them it was possible for Domatica to put its technology at the service of numerous IoT projects around the world.
Advanced Cyclone Systems SA specializes in the development and commercialization of high-efficiency cyclone systems for various industrial applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company offers a range of products, including the Hurricane (Numerically Optimized Cyclone), Mechanical ReCyclone, and Electrostatic ReCyclone. These systems are designed for emission control and air dedusting in sectors such as biomass and coal boilers, glass and cement industries, and high-temperature separation processes. In addition to improving air quality, their technology enhances product recovery in pharmaceutical, chemical, and mineral processing applications. By utilizing cyclonic power, Advanced Cyclone Systems enables clients to achieve effective particle capture while minimizing the costs associated with traditional dust collection methods.
Nutrigreen Created in 2009 by a young, yet experienced team, responsible for launching innovative products on the market – Fruit and vegetables ready to eat – Nutrigreen is a Portuguese company which produces and markets fresh fruit derivatives, with solid partnerships with some of the major portuguese and european distributors.
Multiwave offers pulsed fiber lasers that allow the customer to control key operating parameters. Multiwave also offers other optical sources based on fiber-optic technologies, as well as product design, product development and engineering services aimed at developing and selling cost-effective and reliable products and solutions that resolve customer pains.
MALO CLINIC was established in 1995 by Dr. Paulo Malo. Today is world’s leader in Implantology and Dental Cosmetic as well as an Educational Centre on Oral Rehabilitation that trains over 3,500 professionals coming from all over the world per year. Besides Dentistry MALO CLINIC expanded to other health specialties, projecting an innovative concept of Medical Spa through a strong bet in wellbeing which resulted in the foundation of a Health Management business group spread worldwide known as MALO CLINIC Health & Wellness.
Chipidea Microelectrónica
Series C in 2007
Chipidea Microelectrónica offers analog and mixed semiconductor solutions to wireless communications, digital media, and consumer electronics market segments. It provides analog subsystems for wireless and wire line communications, device-to-device connectivity, multimedia, and power management in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company offers analog and mixed Internet protocol products in various categories, including analog to digital converters, analog filters, analog front end, analog standard cells, audio and voice, clock management, digital modules, over sampling modulators, power management, radio frequency, USB link controllers, and USB physical interfaces for blue chip customers.
Sousacamp, SGPS, S.A. produces and supplies mushrooms for the food industry and households. The ocmpany is based in Braganca, Portugal.
Coreworks® S.A. is a leading provider of Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) for multi-standard multimedia such as DTV, IPTV, portable audio players, and mobile internet devices. Our products have been implemented in a wide variety of technologies, for more than 30 customers worldwide. Our products include digital audio encoders and decoders such as Dolby Digital, Advanced Audio Coding (AAC and AAC+), MPEG1/2 Layers 1/2, digital audio interfaces such as SPDIF/AES-EBU, TDM, I2S, and asynchronous sample rate converters. Coreworks' products rely on the SideWorks™ patent pending technology for automatically creating pre-silicon configurable and post-silicon reconfigurable hardware accelerators. Our solutions achieve three to five times more efficiency in terms of silicon area and power consumption, compared to the competition. Coreworks was founded in 2001 by two professors of the Technical University of Lisbon (IST) doing research on Reconfigurable Computing at the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering R&D (INESC-ID). The company received an A-series investment round from Espírito Santo Ventures in 2006, and three R&D grants from the Portuguese government. Its complex technology is still undergoing developments.
YDreams - Informática SA specializes in the research and development of proprietary technologies in image processing, augmented reality, and gesture-based interfaces. The company offers a range of interactive products, including Aquarium, which enables users to create virtual pet fish; Boxfall, an application for overlaying virtual elements on real-time video; and Photobooth, designed for product promotion. Other notable offerings include Orbit, which allows for gesture-based product browsing; Mirror, for audience engagement; and Magic Book, a presentation tool for various printed materials. YDreams serves diverse markets, including retail, culture, corporate, banking, events, and branding, both in Portugal and internationally, distributing its products through resellers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Caparica, Portugal, YDreams was previously known as Ideias Interactivas S.A. before rebranding in 2002.
Global Active
Series A in 2006
Global Active is the Portuguese holding of a group of companies specialized in projects for agriculture, cattle breading and forest planning.
Vortal is a leading G2B2B (Government to Business to Business) eMarketplace operator, serving more than 50,000 companies and 2,000 contracting authorities in 3 continents. The company was founded in 2000 with a mission “to help our clients buying better and selling more", to achieve superior performance” in a high performance collaborative cloud-based solution. Vortal supports its customers through its offices in Portugal, Spain, UK and the Czech Republic , with a team of highly-motivated people from 7 nationalities. Business foundation has been built on becoming the leader in Portugal, both in the Private and Public markets regarding electronic procurement. Since 2010, Vortal has been consecutively distinguished as one of "100 best companies to work in Portugal", in a survey carried out by “Accenture" and "Exame" magazine. In 2011, the Association of Electronic Commerce and Interactive Advertising distinguished Vortal as the "Best B2B e-commerce website". At an International level, Vortal was included in the Deloitte “Technology fast growing 500 EMEA ranking” and recognized by Gartner regarding expertise and capabilities, namely in the publications “Strategies for Public-Sector Investment in Procurement Applications" and "Cool Vendors in Procurement Applications".