Growappy
Seed Round in 2024
Growappy is an EdTech company specializing in an all-in-one platform for early education. It leverages artificial intelligence to personalize learning from nursery age onwards, streamline communication between schools and families, and simplify administrative tasks for educators and school owners. The platform provides real-time updates on students' activities and progress, along with parent reviews and school selection information for tutors.
Infraspeak
Series B in 2024
Infraspeak is a global technology company that specializes in transforming facilities management through its intelligent maintenance management platform. The company provides a solution designed to streamline operations by automating recurring tasks and integrating various systems to reduce bureaucracy, risks, and costs. Infraspeak's platform leverages innovative technologies, APIs, applications, and sensors to convert data into actionable insights, thereby enabling facility owners, managers, and service providers to enhance their efficiency and service quality. By catering to teams of all sizes across different industries, Infraspeak aims to address unique challenges in maintenance management, fostering a more connected and effective operational environment.
Spot
Pre Seed Round in 2024
At Spot, we're revolutionizing the landscape of machine learning with a clear vision: to make AI universally accessible and remarkably simple.
UpHill is a digital health startup focused on enhancing patient care through its clinical pathway software, which integrates seamlessly with existing hospital information systems. The software automates tasks and bridges gaps in care, providing healthcare providers with a comprehensive view of patient status throughout their journeys. By leveraging evidence-based knowledge through structured clinical pathways, UpHill enables healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. The company collaborates with leading healthcare providers and life science organizations across Europe to minimize care variability and fragmentation, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and hospital revenues. UpHill is dedicated to ensuring that both healthcare professionals and patients receive optimal care at all times.
LUGGit is a mobile application that offers a real-time solution for luggage transportation, allowing travelers to move without the burden of their bags. The platform connects independent travelers and businesses with drivers, referred to as Keepers, who are responsible for collecting and delivering luggage at designated times and locations. By facilitating this service, LUGGit enhances the travel experience, enabling users to travel freely and conveniently without their luggage.
Nanusens SL, established in 2014 and based in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain, specializes in designing and developing microelectronics and nanotechnology devices. The company focuses on miniaturizing MEMS sensors to nanoscale (NEMS) and integrating them with control electronics using standard CMOS processes. Nanusens' products cater to various industries, including mobile, automotive, wearables, and connected devices, offering low-cost, high-performance, and reliable solutions.
Infraspeak
Series A in 2023
Infraspeak is a global technology company that specializes in transforming facilities management through its intelligent maintenance management platform. The company provides a solution designed to streamline operations by automating recurring tasks and integrating various systems to reduce bureaucracy, risks, and costs. Infraspeak's platform leverages innovative technologies, APIs, applications, and sensors to convert data into actionable insights, thereby enabling facility owners, managers, and service providers to enhance their efficiency and service quality. By catering to teams of all sizes across different industries, Infraspeak aims to address unique challenges in maintenance management, fostering a more connected and effective operational environment.
HiJiffy
Venture Round in 2023
HiJiffy is a developer of an innovative guest communication platform that centralizes and automates hotel customer service activities. Used daily in over 1,400 hotels across 30 countries, the platform integrates advanced technology to streamline communication and enhance guest engagement. By utilizing artificial intelligence, HiJiffy enables hotels to provide personalized experiences and ensure instant responses 24/7, significantly increasing automation rates, which average around 80%. This robust solution not only improves customer satisfaction but also helps hotels attract younger generations and boost direct bookings, addressing the increasingly complex communication needs of guests.
Mobile Media Content - TICKETING3D
Venture Round in 2023
Mobile Media Content, a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of virtual visualization technologies, raised €400k in seed funding. Founded in May 2012 by Michele Marino, CEO and Francis Casado, Head of Business Development, Mobile Media Content provides TICKETING3D, a SaaS 3D seating chart of a venue, which allows the final user to check the view from his seat before purchasing a ticket. It also Tranfer3D, which lets any club or sports organization to move supporters or fans from one location to another, and Match3D, a 2nd screening tool that allows following matches in real time. The company currently employs 20 people
Nuubo
Venture Round in 2022
Nuubo Smart Solutions Technologies, SL is a Spanish medical device company based in Madrid that specializes in the design and manufacture of wearable wireless technologies for cardiac monitoring. The company has developed a unique system known as the nECG DYNAMIC PLATFORM, which includes a biomedical garment that captures electrocardiogram (ECG) signals without disrupting the user's daily activities. This garment works in conjunction with a wireless device that continuously records and transmits the ECG data for real-time processing. Additionally, Nuubo offers analysis and visualization software that utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to interpret the collected information. Their innovative approach enables non-invasive, long-term heart monitoring, making it suitable for use by professional sports teams and hospitals. Founded in 2005, Nuubo aims to enhance cardiac prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation through its advanced technological solutions.
Codacy is an automated code review tool that assists developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt. By analyzing code and grading patterns based on project health, Codacy allows developers to efficiently track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This tool is designed to save developers time, as they typically spend 10% to 20% of their work hours on code reviews. Codacy also offers customization options for static analysis and provides advanced metrics on both project health and team performance, enabling continuous monitoring of code quality and identification of problematic patterns and bugs.
Delox is a Portuguese company focused on the design and development of bio-decontamination devices aimed at creating clean and biosafe environments. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Delox specializes in automatic bio-decontamination robots and has developed a proprietary solid formulation of hydrogen peroxide, known as DeloxHP. This innovation allows for the efficient production of compact and cost-effective bio-decontamination devices, including the Delox Box, which is ready for market use. The company’s technology is applicable in various sectors, including the sterilization of medical devices, room bio-decontamination in hospitals and the food industry, as well as the decontamination of laboratory equipment and environmental test chambers. Delox aims to provide non-toxic solutions that effectively combat microorganisms, catering to the health, pharmaceutical, biodefense, and space industries.
Amplemarket
Series A in 2022
Amplemarket is a developer of an AI-powered sales intelligence platform designed to enhance lead generation and streamline the sales process for businesses. The platform utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to provide tools that enable companies to identify and engage prospective customers effectively. By focusing on data-driven insights, Amplemarket allows clients to improve their sales strategies and ultimately achieve their revenue goals. The company’s solutions facilitate personalized interactions, helping clients concentrate on closing deals rather than getting bogged down in administrative tasks.
Fibersail
Seed Round in 2022
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.
Infraspeak
Series A in 2021
Infraspeak is a global technology company that specializes in transforming facilities management through its intelligent maintenance management platform. The company provides a solution designed to streamline operations by automating recurring tasks and integrating various systems to reduce bureaucracy, risks, and costs. Infraspeak's platform leverages innovative technologies, APIs, applications, and sensors to convert data into actionable insights, thereby enabling facility owners, managers, and service providers to enhance their efficiency and service quality. By catering to teams of all sizes across different industries, Infraspeak aims to address unique challenges in maintenance management, fostering a more connected and effective operational environment.
UpHill is a digital health startup focused on enhancing patient care through its clinical pathway software, which integrates seamlessly with existing hospital information systems. The software automates tasks and bridges gaps in care, providing healthcare providers with a comprehensive view of patient status throughout their journeys. By leveraging evidence-based knowledge through structured clinical pathways, UpHill enables healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. The company collaborates with leading healthcare providers and life science organizations across Europe to minimize care variability and fragmentation, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and hospital revenues. UpHill is dedicated to ensuring that both healthcare professionals and patients receive optimal care at all times.
Probely
Seed Round in 2020
Probely is a developer of an automated web vulnerability scanner tailored for agile teams seeking to enhance their application security. The platform identifies vulnerabilities and security issues in web applications and APIs, offering actionable guidance for resolution. Designed for seamless integration into development processes and continuous integration pipelines, Probely enables the automation and scaling of security testing, thereby empowering both Security and Development teams. Its advanced features include machine learning for improved accuracy, heuristic methods to eliminate false positives, and fingerprinting technology for precise web application recognition. This comprehensive approach facilitates quick identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, significantly reducing the risk of cyber attacks for businesses.
HypeLabs
Seed Round in 2019
HypeLabs is the company that created the Hype SDK, an interoperable mesh networking software that improves connectivity on all kinds of devices, from mobile to desktop to IoT, allowing them to connect even when there is no internet. The software works by intelligently connecting devices in local mesh networks using existing connectivity technologies, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa and others. This network enables content to securely hop between devices, until it reaches a destination or an Internet exit point, improving range and deliverability. Founded in 2016, the company is located in San Francisco (USA), Porto (Portugal), London (UK) and Krakow (Poland). AngelPad #10 (Spring '16) alumni & Deutsche Telekom WARP alumni.
Codacy
Venture Round in 2019
Codacy is an automated code review tool that assists developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt. By analyzing code and grading patterns based on project health, Codacy allows developers to efficiently track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This tool is designed to save developers time, as they typically spend 10% to 20% of their work hours on code reviews. Codacy also offers customization options for static analysis and provides advanced metrics on both project health and team performance, enabling continuous monitoring of code quality and identification of problematic patterns and bugs.
Prodsmart
Seed Round in 2019
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.
KDPOF is a Spanish technology company based in Madrid, specializing in high-capacity communication solutions using Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that encompass everything from system definition to the design of digital integrated circuits. KDPOF's innovative POF communication technology integrates elements from modern digital communications and information theory, resulting in an efficient and adaptable system capable of operating across a wide range of optoelectronics. Its products are designed to meet the demands of various sectors, including home and small office networks, automotive, and industrial applications, by providing optical gigabit connectivity with features such as galvanic isolation, low weight, and cost-effectiveness.
Amelia Virtual Care
Series A in 2019
Amelia Virtual Care is a mental health technology company based in Barcelona and Mountain View that specializes in developing a comprehensive virtual reality platform for the treatment of various mental health disorders, including phobias, anxiety, and depression. With a team of over 60 employees, Amelia has delivered more than 200,000 VR therapy sessions globally, primarily focusing on the United States market. The company's platform is designed to enhance mental health treatment by providing professionals with a user-friendly control panel and complete VR equipment, facilitating effective therapy sessions. Recent financing and a new management team are set to accelerate Amelia's growth and enhance its commercial presence and clinical validation within the mental health sector.
UpHill is a digital health startup focused on enhancing patient care through its clinical pathway software, which integrates seamlessly with existing hospital information systems. The software automates tasks and bridges gaps in care, providing healthcare providers with a comprehensive view of patient status throughout their journeys. By leveraging evidence-based knowledge through structured clinical pathways, UpHill enables healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. The company collaborates with leading healthcare providers and life science organizations across Europe to minimize care variability and fragmentation, ultimately enhancing both patient outcomes and hospital revenues. UpHill is dedicated to ensuring that both healthcare professionals and patients receive optimal care at all times.
Probely
Seed Round in 2018
Probely is a developer of an automated web vulnerability scanner tailored for agile teams seeking to enhance their application security. The platform identifies vulnerabilities and security issues in web applications and APIs, offering actionable guidance for resolution. Designed for seamless integration into development processes and continuous integration pipelines, Probely enables the automation and scaling of security testing, thereby empowering both Security and Development teams. Its advanced features include machine learning for improved accuracy, heuristic methods to eliminate false positives, and fingerprinting technology for precise web application recognition. This comprehensive approach facilitates quick identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, significantly reducing the risk of cyber attacks for businesses.
Infraspeak
Seed Round in 2018
Infraspeak is a global technology company that specializes in transforming facilities management through its intelligent maintenance management platform. The company provides a solution designed to streamline operations by automating recurring tasks and integrating various systems to reduce bureaucracy, risks, and costs. Infraspeak's platform leverages innovative technologies, APIs, applications, and sensors to convert data into actionable insights, thereby enabling facility owners, managers, and service providers to enhance their efficiency and service quality. By catering to teams of all sizes across different industries, Infraspeak aims to address unique challenges in maintenance management, fostering a more connected and effective operational environment.
Delox is a Portuguese company focused on the design and development of bio-decontamination devices aimed at creating clean and biosafe environments. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, Delox specializes in automatic bio-decontamination robots and has developed a proprietary solid formulation of hydrogen peroxide, known as DeloxHP. This innovation allows for the efficient production of compact and cost-effective bio-decontamination devices, including the Delox Box, which is ready for market use. The company’s technology is applicable in various sectors, including the sterilization of medical devices, room bio-decontamination in hospitals and the food industry, as well as the decontamination of laboratory equipment and environmental test chambers. Delox aims to provide non-toxic solutions that effectively combat microorganisms, catering to the health, pharmaceutical, biodefense, and space industries.
Watgrid Solutions
Series A in 2018
Watgrid Solutions specializes in the development of advanced liquid monitoring systems aimed at optimizing fluid processing, particularly in the wine industry. Their innovative technology utilizes multi-parameter sensors placed inside tanks and barrels to provide real-time monitoring of crucial factors such as density, Brix, turbidity, temperature, pH, sugar, alcohol, color intensity, color hue, and liquid levels. This comprehensive data collection enables winemakers to effectively manage and enhance their production processes, reducing operational costs and improving the overall quality of their wine. Clients can access this valuable information through an intuitive dashboard and mobile application, facilitating informed decision-making and quality control.
KDPOF is a Spanish technology company based in Madrid, specializing in high-capacity communication solutions using Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that encompass everything from system definition to the design of digital integrated circuits. KDPOF's innovative POF communication technology integrates elements from modern digital communications and information theory, resulting in an efficient and adaptable system capable of operating across a wide range of optoelectronics. Its products are designed to meet the demands of various sectors, including home and small office networks, automotive, and industrial applications, by providing optical gigabit connectivity with features such as galvanic isolation, low weight, and cost-effectiveness.
Prodsmart
Seed Round in 2018
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.
Agentifai
Seed Round in 2018
Agentifai is a company that specializes in enhancing customer support through its digital intelligent agent, Alice. This AI-powered assistant enables customers to communicate with brands via familiar messaging apps, eliminating the need for traditional phone calls or lengthy email exchanges. By leveraging advanced technologies such as deep learning algorithms and natural language processing, Agentifai's platform seamlessly integrates with existing contact center software. This allows businesses to respond to customer inquiries quickly and efficiently, meeting the rising expectations for prompt and effective support in today's digital landscape.
Codacy is an automated code review tool that assists developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt. By analyzing code and grading patterns based on project health, Codacy allows developers to efficiently track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This tool is designed to save developers time, as they typically spend 10% to 20% of their work hours on code reviews. Codacy also offers customization options for static analysis and provides advanced metrics on both project health and team performance, enabling continuous monitoring of code quality and identification of problematic patterns and bugs.
Hole19 is an online platform designed to enhance the golfing experience for players at every stage of their game. It assists golfers in discovering and booking tee times at various courses before their rounds, provides tools for planning and tracking performance during play using GPS and scoring features, and offers post-round analysis to help users review their performance and identify areas for improvement. With a community of over 1.2 million passionate golfers worldwide, Hole19 not only optimizes individual performance but also fosters connections among golf enthusiasts. The platform aims to deliver valuable insights that empower players to understand their game better and improve their skills.
Probely
Seed Round in 2017
Probely is a developer of an automated web vulnerability scanner tailored for agile teams seeking to enhance their application security. The platform identifies vulnerabilities and security issues in web applications and APIs, offering actionable guidance for resolution. Designed for seamless integration into development processes and continuous integration pipelines, Probely enables the automation and scaling of security testing, thereby empowering both Security and Development teams. Its advanced features include machine learning for improved accuracy, heuristic methods to eliminate false positives, and fingerprinting technology for precise web application recognition. This comprehensive approach facilitates quick identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, significantly reducing the risk of cyber attacks for businesses.
KDPOF is a Spanish technology company based in Madrid, specializing in high-capacity communication solutions using Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that encompass everything from system definition to the design of digital integrated circuits. KDPOF's innovative POF communication technology integrates elements from modern digital communications and information theory, resulting in an efficient and adaptable system capable of operating across a wide range of optoelectronics. Its products are designed to meet the demands of various sectors, including home and small office networks, automotive, and industrial applications, by providing optical gigabit connectivity with features such as galvanic isolation, low weight, and cost-effectiveness.
Faarm
Pre Seed Round in 2017
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HypeLabs
Seed Round in 2017
HypeLabs is the company that created the Hype SDK, an interoperable mesh networking software that improves connectivity on all kinds of devices, from mobile to desktop to IoT, allowing them to connect even when there is no internet. The software works by intelligently connecting devices in local mesh networks using existing connectivity technologies, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa and others. This network enables content to securely hop between devices, until it reaches a destination or an Internet exit point, improving range and deliverability. Founded in 2016, the company is located in San Francisco (USA), Porto (Portugal), London (UK) and Krakow (Poland). AngelPad #10 (Spring '16) alumni & Deutsche Telekom WARP alumni.
EatTasty
Convertible Note in 2016
EatTasty is a food delivery service that focuses on providing freshly prepared meals designed by chefs. The company operates through a decentralized model, leveraging a large community of food producers to create a diverse menu that changes daily according to local preferences. Meals are cooked on the same day they are delivered, ensuring freshness and quality. This approach not only allows customers to enjoy home-cooked food at competitive prices but also enhances the overall dining experience by offering a variety of options tailored to different locales.
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.
C2C NewCap
Seed Round in 2016
C2C NewCap, founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro, is a Lisbon-based manufacturer specializing in the production of supercapacitors designed for efficient electrical energy storage. The company focuses on developing next-generation devices that utilize proprietary electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte, which contribute to a low environmental impact. C2C NewCap aims to provide clients with energy storage solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce overall environmental and operational costs.
Infraspeak
Seed Round in 2016
Infraspeak is a global technology company that specializes in transforming facilities management through its intelligent maintenance management platform. The company provides a solution designed to streamline operations by automating recurring tasks and integrating various systems to reduce bureaucracy, risks, and costs. Infraspeak's platform leverages innovative technologies, APIs, applications, and sensors to convert data into actionable insights, thereby enabling facility owners, managers, and service providers to enhance their efficiency and service quality. By catering to teams of all sizes across different industries, Infraspeak aims to address unique challenges in maintenance management, fostering a more connected and effective operational environment.
Watgrid Solutions
Seed Round in 2016
Watgrid Solutions specializes in the development of advanced liquid monitoring systems aimed at optimizing fluid processing, particularly in the wine industry. Their innovative technology utilizes multi-parameter sensors placed inside tanks and barrels to provide real-time monitoring of crucial factors such as density, Brix, turbidity, temperature, pH, sugar, alcohol, color intensity, color hue, and liquid levels. This comprehensive data collection enables winemakers to effectively manage and enhance their production processes, reducing operational costs and improving the overall quality of their wine. Clients can access this valuable information through an intuitive dashboard and mobile application, facilitating informed decision-making and quality control.
Movvo, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an indoor-tracking and real-time analytics platform aimed at enhancing the understanding of shopper behavior in physical spaces. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Oporto, Portugal, with additional offices in London and Hong Kong, Movvo serves a diverse clientele, including shopping malls, retail stores, airports, hospitals, and other entertainment venues. The platform leverages advanced wireless sensor technology and integrates various public and private datasets, applying machine learning to deliver actionable insights and facilitate rapid scenario planning. By analyzing in-store browsing and shopping patterns, Movvo enables businesses to optimize retail performance, improve asset management decisions, and enhance the overall visitor experience in commercial real estate.
KIDE
Convertible Note in 2016
KIDE Lda is an online retailer based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in children's apparel. Founded in 2015, the company provides a wide range of clothing products for boys and girls aged from newborn to 14 years, including tops, bottoms, all-in-ones, outerwear, and sleepwear, as well as shoes and accessories like hats and bags. KIDE emphasizes a curated selection of items from emerging designers and independent brands, ensuring that customers have access to unique and stylish options for their children. The company is committed to delivering orders efficiently, aiming to connect customers directly with fashion designers and enhance the overall shopping experience.
BioMimetx
Seed Round in 2016
BioMimetx is a biotechnology startup based in Cantanhede, Portugal, dedicated to developing environmentally friendly antifouling solutions to combat marine biofouling. The company focuses on harnessing environmental bacteria that secrete beneficial molecules, which serve as natural antimicrobials, algaecides, and larvicides. By incorporating these bio-based compounds into marine paints and coatings, BioMimetx aims to protect surfaces such as hulls and nets, thereby minimizing fuel consumption and reducing the risk of introducing invasive species. This innovative approach not only addresses critical challenges in marine industries but also prioritizes the preservation of marine ecosystems.
Fibersail
Seed Round in 2016
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.
Attentive
Seed Round in 2016
Attentive develops sales assistant software designed to enhance the sales process for users. Founded in 2014 and based in Braga, Portugal, the platform enables users to create and manage deals, monitor their status, and generate tasks efficiently. Attentive analyzes user activity and deals to provide insights that help close more transactions, identify deals that may impact performance, and determine optimal times to follow up on stagnant deals. By focusing on relevant key performance indicators, Attentive ensures that no deal is overlooked, maintaining an organized and streamlined sales pipeline. The software allows sales teams to operate smoothly and predictably, requiring minimal daily engagement to keep the revenue pipeline consistently updated.
Veniam is a technology company focused on enhancing future mobility and urban connectivity through intelligent networking software. It specializes in developing vehicular mesh networks that transform vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, thereby expanding wireless coverage in urban environments. The company supports various applications, including delivery fleets, dash-cams, telematics, connected cars, and autonomous vehicles, enabling new in-vehicle experiences and efficient data management. Veniam holds an extensive IP portfolio with over 140 issued patents, optimizing the use of various networks such as 4G/5G and Wi-Fi to facilitate the transfer of substantial data between vehicles and the cloud. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Veniam operates an Engineering Center in Porto, Portugal, and has sales offices in Detroit, Munich, and Tokyo. Its mission is to improve lives by securely managing data flows within the emerging mobility ecosystem, often referred to as the Internet of Moving Things. Recognized as one of the most disruptive companies globally, Veniam collaborates with major fleets, automotive OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers to drive innovation in connected mobility solutions.
Prodsmart
Seed Round in 2016
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.
Attentive develops sales assistant software designed to enhance the sales process for users. Founded in 2014 and based in Braga, Portugal, the platform enables users to create and manage deals, monitor their status, and generate tasks efficiently. Attentive analyzes user activity and deals to provide insights that help close more transactions, identify deals that may impact performance, and determine optimal times to follow up on stagnant deals. By focusing on relevant key performance indicators, Attentive ensures that no deal is overlooked, maintaining an organized and streamlined sales pipeline. The software allows sales teams to operate smoothly and predictably, requiring minimal daily engagement to keep the revenue pipeline consistently updated.
Exogenus Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2015
Exogenus Therapeutics, S.A. is a biotechnology company based in Cantanhede, Portugal, founded in 2015. The company focuses on the development of cellular-based therapies for regenerative medicine, particularly aimed at treating skin lesions. It is currently advancing its primary product, Exo-Wound, which targets chronic wounds. Exogenus Therapeutics utilizes an exosome-based platform technology that capitalizes on the regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties of proprietary vesicles. This innovative approach aims to create a diverse pipeline of therapeutic solutions for skin and autoimmune diseases. The company originated from the Nanoinspire project, which was developed in collaboration with notable institutions such as Crioestaminal SA, Biocant, and the Centre for Neurosciences and Cellular Biology of Coimbra University.
doDOC
Convertible Note in 2015
doDOC is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 by MIT alumni, specializing in a flexible cloud-based document editor that enhances team collaboration. The platform allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, significantly speeding up the planning, drafting, editing, reviewing, and approval processes by over 70%. With an emphasis on well-governed workflows and granular permissions, doDOC provides a comprehensive audit trail for every document, catering to teams with varying roles and responsibilities. Its user-friendly design simplifies the writing and management experience, effectively automating technical aspects that can hinder productivity. Suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, doDOC aims to transform the content collaboration landscape by streamlining workflows and facilitating real-time collaboration without the complexity of multiple systems.
Uniplaces
Series A in 2015
Uniplaces Limited operates an online marketplace that connects students with accommodation providers, streamlining the process of booking student housing. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company serves multiple cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, Milan, Rome, Lisbon, Porto, London, Berlin, and Valencia. By offering a platform for both individuals seeking housing and those looking to list their properties, Uniplaces aims to simplify the experience of finding suitable accommodation for students studying abroad. The company is dedicated to establishing a trusted global brand in the student accommodation market, enhancing the booking experience and ensuring that both students and accommodation providers receive excellent service.
Codacy is an automated code review tool that assists developers in optimizing their code review processes and managing technical debt. By analyzing code and grading patterns based on project health, Codacy allows developers to efficiently track new issues by severity level for each commit and pull request. This tool is designed to save developers time, as they typically spend 10% to 20% of their work hours on code reviews. Codacy also offers customization options for static analysis and provides advanced metrics on both project health and team performance, enabling continuous monitoring of code quality and identification of problematic patterns and bugs.
SeatWish
Convertible Note in 2015
SeatWish is a global online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and swapping of tickets for live events. Operating in the United States, Portugal, Brazil, Spain, and internationally, the company's marketplace connects fans, enabling them to interact, access event content, and secure tickets for concerts, festivals, and sports events at potentially lower prices than competitors through its unique bidding mechanism. Founded in 2015, SeatWish is headquartered in Braga, Portugal, with an additional office in Santa Clara, California.
NU-RISE LDA
Seed Round in 2015
Nu-Rise is a company focused on improving cancer treatment through advanced nuclear radiation sensors and equipment. They have developed a specialized probe that monitors radiation levels in real-time inside the patient's body, allowing doctors to precisely target cancerous tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy organs. This innovation includes dosimeters and nuclear radiation monitoring systems specifically designed for medical applications, such as prostate brachytherapy. By enabling in-vivo dose tracking, Nu-Rise's technology aims to enhance the safety and accuracy of radiation therapy, ultimately optimizing treatment outcomes for patients battling cancer.
GlassesGroupGlobal
Series A in 2015
GlassesGroupGlobal is an online eyewear retailer headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2013, the company has established itself as a leading platform in the Asia-Pacific region, offering a wide selection of branded prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. It serves customers across multiple countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan, and recently expanded into European markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. By partnering with top brands and local opticians, GlassesGroupGlobal aims to enhance its value proposition and deliver quality eyewear services to consumers.
doDOC is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 by MIT alumni, specializing in a flexible cloud-based document editor that enhances team collaboration. The platform allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously, significantly speeding up the planning, drafting, editing, reviewing, and approval processes by over 70%. With an emphasis on well-governed workflows and granular permissions, doDOC provides a comprehensive audit trail for every document, catering to teams with varying roles and responsibilities. Its user-friendly design simplifies the writing and management experience, effectively automating technical aspects that can hinder productivity. Suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations, doDOC aims to transform the content collaboration landscape by streamlining workflows and facilitating real-time collaboration without the complexity of multiple systems.
Unbabel
Seed Round in 2015
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.
MagniFinance
Seed Round in 2015
MagniFinance is a financial technology company based in Lisbon, Portugal, that provides an online platform for cash flow prediction and management tailored for small and midsize businesses. Founded in March 2015 by Andre Silva, Diogo Nesbitt, and Jorge Rodrigues dos Santos, the company offers a comprehensive financial management solution that includes features for billing, document management, and certified invoicing. Its platform enables users to create invoices that are recognized by the tax authority, capture and organize banking transactions, and efficiently manage their financial documents. Additionally, MagniFinance utilizes technology to process information from images of invoices, allowing clients to track the status of payments and maintain an organized accounting system.
Fever is a technology company that operates a live-entertainment discovery platform. Its primary business is to help users find and book unique, local events and experiences in their cities. Fever's platform curates and personalizes event listings based on user preferences, covering a wide range of activities such as immersive art exhibitions, interactive theater, music concerts, and unique pop-ups. The company aims to make culture and entertainment more accessible, while also supporting local creators by providing them with data and technology to help grow their events.
KDPOF is a Spanish technology company based in Madrid, specializing in high-capacity communication solutions using Large Core Plastic Optical Fiber (POF). The company focuses on developing advanced technologies that encompass everything from system definition to the design of digital integrated circuits. KDPOF's innovative POF communication technology integrates elements from modern digital communications and information theory, resulting in an efficient and adaptable system capable of operating across a wide range of optoelectronics. Its products are designed to meet the demands of various sectors, including home and small office networks, automotive, and industrial applications, by providing optical gigabit connectivity with features such as galvanic isolation, low weight, and cost-effectiveness.
Orankl is a platform that specializes in reviews, email marketing, and recommendations for online retailers. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company integrates review forms into product pages and monitors customer behavior, including product views, reviews, and purchasing patterns. This data is analyzed to create tailored marketing emails with product suggestions for customers. Additionally, Orankl provides retailers with a dashboard to manage customer interactions, allowing them to engage with reviewers through private messaging and send reminders for review submissions. By emphasizing the importance of reviews as trust indicators, Orankl aims to help retailers maximize their customer engagement and ultimately enhance their revenue.
FAPOR is a ceramic ware producing company for ends such as table, kitchen, and decorative. Established in Portugal, in 1986, Fapor specializes in the manufacture and sale of utility tableware, both in earthenware and stoneware. In 1991 the range of products increased and they began to manufacture their own tableware line that allowed them access to new markets. In 1996, they decisively strengthened their export customer base and currently export 99% of their output to diverse markets such as the USA, Australia, and Europe.
Orankl is a platform that specializes in reviews, email marketing, and recommendations for online retailers. Founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, the company integrates review forms into product pages and monitors customer behavior, including product views, reviews, and purchasing patterns. This data is analyzed to create tailored marketing emails with product suggestions for customers. Additionally, Orankl provides retailers with a dashboard to manage customer interactions, allowing them to engage with reviewers through private messaging and send reminders for review submissions. By emphasizing the importance of reviews as trust indicators, Orankl aims to help retailers maximize their customer engagement and ultimately enhance their revenue.
BioMimetx
Seed Round in 2014
BioMimetx is a biotechnology startup based in Cantanhede, Portugal, dedicated to developing environmentally friendly antifouling solutions to combat marine biofouling. The company focuses on harnessing environmental bacteria that secrete beneficial molecules, which serve as natural antimicrobials, algaecides, and larvicides. By incorporating these bio-based compounds into marine paints and coatings, BioMimetx aims to protect surfaces such as hulls and nets, thereby minimizing fuel consumption and reducing the risk of introducing invasive species. This innovative approach not only addresses critical challenges in marine industries but also prioritizes the preservation of marine ecosystems.
MeshApp
Seed Round in 2013
MeshApp is a web and mobile application that aggregates and organizes web content, allowing users to stay informed with minimal effort. The company focuses on creating a dynamic content experience through its platform, which offers a range of services including content landscape analysis, content creation, customer engagement, marketing automation, and conversion marketing tools. By leveraging technology, MeshApp enables clients to enhance their marketing strategies and improve customer interactions, ultimately providing effective solutions for content management and marketing needs.
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A.
Seed Round in 2013
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A. is a company that specializes in the development of biosignal monitoring platforms, utilizing wearable body sensors, wireless connectivity, algorithms, and software applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, with an additional office in Lisbon, PLUX offers a range of products tailored for researchers, physiotherapists, and industries worldwide. Its offerings include biosignalsplux, a toolkit for collecting and analyzing biosignal data; BITalino, designed for learning and prototyping applications using body signals; physioplux, focused on enhancing patient recovery in physiotherapy; and ergoplux, which assists ergonomics teams in preventing workplace injuries. Additionally, the company develops custom biosignal solutions, engages in clinical trials, and converts laboratory prototypes into market-ready products, thus supporting diverse applications in education, research, and healthcare.
Movvo, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an indoor-tracking and real-time analytics platform aimed at enhancing the understanding of shopper behavior in physical spaces. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Oporto, Portugal, with additional offices in London and Hong Kong, Movvo serves a diverse clientele, including shopping malls, retail stores, airports, hospitals, and other entertainment venues. The platform leverages advanced wireless sensor technology and integrates various public and private datasets, applying machine learning to deliver actionable insights and facilitate rapid scenario planning. By analyzing in-store browsing and shopping patterns, Movvo enables businesses to optimize retail performance, improve asset management decisions, and enhance the overall visitor experience in commercial real estate.
Nonius
Venture Round in 2011
Nonius is a technology company enabling guest experience excellence for organizations in the Hospitality industry. Nonius offers state of the art technology that enables hospitality operators to provide their guests cutting edge digital services including: communication, infotainment, multimedia solutions and services for Hotels, Hospitals and Cruise Ships. The Company specializes in High Speed Internet Access (HSIA), Interactive TV using IPTV technology, digital signage, IP telephony, mobile applications, and entertainment content. Nonius services more than 110,000 rooms across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Middle-East, which include international hotel chains such as: Accor, Corinthia, Meliá, Wyndham-Tryp, Starwood, IHG, Uniworld, Viking Cruises, Eurostars, Pestana, Transamérica, Estanplaza, Tivoli, Altis, Blue Tree and Sana.
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A.
Seed Round in 2011
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A. is a company that specializes in the development of biosignal monitoring platforms, utilizing wearable body sensors, wireless connectivity, algorithms, and software applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, with an additional office in Lisbon, PLUX offers a range of products tailored for researchers, physiotherapists, and industries worldwide. Its offerings include biosignalsplux, a toolkit for collecting and analyzing biosignal data; BITalino, designed for learning and prototyping applications using body signals; physioplux, focused on enhancing patient recovery in physiotherapy; and ergoplux, which assists ergonomics teams in preventing workplace injuries. Additionally, the company develops custom biosignal solutions, engages in clinical trials, and converts laboratory prototypes into market-ready products, thus supporting diverse applications in education, research, and healthcare.
inAtlas
Venture Round in 2011
InAtlas is an information technology and consultancy company based in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in online strategic business solutions that facilitate optimal location selection. Founded in January 2010, InAtlas provides a self-service location analytics and competitive intelligence application designed to enhance business decision-making. This platform enables users to analyze data related to client, competitor, and supplier locations, assisting in the development of business plans, marketing campaigns, and geo-marketing strategies. Additionally, it supports the identification of ideal locations for franchises and offers insights into real estate analysis and economic patterns. Through its services, InAtlas empowers clients to make informed and strategic business decisions.
Biosurfit
Seed Round in 2010
Biosurfit, S.A. is a Portugal-based company that specializes in developing innovative technologies for medical testing, particularly in the field of in-vitro diagnostics. As a spin-off from the Universidade de Lisboa, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of blood testing. Biosurfit's technologies utilize a single drop of blood to perform multi-parameter test panels, delivering results within minutes. This rapid testing capability empowers healthcare providers to make informed diagnostic and treatment decisions during patient consultations, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes.