Beta Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Porto, Portugal, founded on September 24, 2003, by a group of entrepreneurs focused on financing innovative startups. The firm specializes in both direct and fund of funds investments, targeting seed and early-stage companies, along with opportunities in recapitalization, bridge financing, industry consolidation, and buyouts of small and medium-sized enterprises. Beta Capital primarily invests in technology-intensive sectors, including information technology, renewable energies, biotechnology, and new materials, while also considering exceptional projects from other industries. The firm typically invests between €0.05 million and €1 million in equity, with a preference for university spin-offs and technology transfer initiatives. With a typical investment horizon of four to six years, Beta Capital aims to exit its investments once projects reach a stage that attracts other investors, such as corporate entities or traditional venture capital firms. The firm emphasizes hands-on support and collaboration with Portuguese universities and research centers to foster scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.
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.
Growth Oriented Development Software
Seed Round in 2006
Growth Oriented Development Software, Lda. develops software modelling tools. It develops software that accelerates and optimizes software development processes for enterprise solutions. The company's product, Forge, is a software modelling application, designed to automatically generate the generic code necessary to implement custom developed software. It also provides consultancy and programming services. The company is based in Lisbon, Portugal.
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