Critical Ventures

Critical Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Coimbra, Portugal, founded in 2011. It operates as the venture capital arm of Critical Group, focusing on seed and early-stage investments in innovative technologies with the potential to disrupt global markets. The firm targets various sectors, including the Internet of Things, automation, digitalization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, decentralized technology, user experience design, mobility, and medical software. By partnering with entrepreneurs, Critical Ventures provides expertise, strategic guidance, and access to a unique ecosystem of technology businesses, aiming to support the development of pioneering companies that can shape new markets.

Joao Carreira

Managing Partner

David Dias

Managing Director

Gonçalo Quadros

Partner

4 past transactions

hOS

Seed Round in 2022
HOS is an AI technology company that develops scalable technologies to achieve significant and constructive changes in the world.

CBR Genomics

Series A in 2017
We apply our end-to-end solutions to hand genetic reports at the clinical desk. We make Genomics accessible!

CBR Genomics

Seed Round in 2013
We apply our end-to-end solutions to hand genetic reports at the clinical desk. We make Genomics accessible!

Watchful Software

Seed Round in 2012
Watchful Software specializes in data-centric information security solutions aimed at preventing both accidental and malicious data disclosure. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Coimbra, Portugal, the company offers products such as RightsWATCH, which allows businesses to implement security policies for data classification and labeling, and TypeWATCH, a behavioral eBiometrics solution that monitors unique user keystroke patterns to detect anomalous behavior and validate identity. Its offerings cater to a wide range of industries, including government, defense, telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and oil and gas. Watchful Software emphasizes the importance of securing information itself, complementing existing investments in network perimeter security.
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