Critical Ventures

Critical Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal. The company specializes in seed and early-stage investments across various sectors, including the Internet of Things, automation and digitalization, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, decentralized technology, user experience design, mobility, and medical software. Committed to fostering innovation, Critical Ventures collaborates closely with the entrepreneurs and startups it supports, providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance and expertise. The firm emphasizes the importance of passionate talent in transforming technology and aims to nurture the companies it invests in, promoting organic growth and sustainable development without relying on successive funding rounds. Critical Ventures is dedicated to empowering founders and helping to build future pioneers that can shape new markets.

Joao Carreira

Managing Partner

Pedro Murtinho

Partner

Gonçalo Quadros

Partner

7 past transactions

RunSafe Security

Series B in 2024
RunSafe Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting embedded systems and devices through its cyber-hardening transformation process. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers patented technology, known as Alkemist, which immunizes software from a range of cyber attacks by addressing vulnerabilities at their source. RunSafe's solutions enhance the security of various applications, including IT virtualization, connected devices, and supply chain management, while serving diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, energy, and national security. Their innovative approach includes real-time monitoring of communications to identify and block malicious messages, effectively reducing vulnerabilities and thwarting potential exploits. With an additional office in Huntsville, Alabama, RunSafe Security aims to disrupt hacker economics while ensuring a frictionless experience for developers integrating their products.

Twinzo

Seed Round in 2023
Twinzo focuses on sensors, databases, and data streams, up to real-time visualization of any kind of tracking and monitoring technology. Twinzo was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in, Slovakia.

Kirontech

Series A in 2023
Kirontech is a Cambridge-based company specializing in advanced artificial intelligence solutions for the healthcare insurance industry. Its flagship product, KironAI, is designed to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, which collectively cost the industry nearly half a trillion dollars annually. By leveraging machine learning and extensive medical claims data, Kirontech enhances claim management for insurers, third-party administrators, and reinsurers, ultimately improving the quality of care for patients. The platform utilizes dynamic graph-based learning, allowing it to identify complex patterns and rules within data that traditional methods may overlook. This adaptability enables KironAI to refine risk assessment processes and optimize networks efficiently. With a presence in London, Kirontech is strategically positioned to leverage its technical expertise and industry knowledge to address critical challenges in health insurance. The company's focus on innovation is driven by a team of skilled professionals dedicated to transforming healthcare through the application of cutting-edge technology.

hOS

Seed Round in 2022
HOS is an artificial intelligence technology company focused on creating scalable solutions that drive significant and positive changes in the world. It aims to develop and leverage AI-based technologies to empower individuals, helping them achieve their potential and lead prosperous lives on their own terms. Through innovative applications, HOS seeks to make a substantial impact while promoting the broader adoption of advanced technology in various sectors.

CBR Genomics

Series A in 2017
CBR Genomics is a digital health company focused on enhancing the accessibility and management of genetic testing through its innovative platform. The company simplifies the process of accessing, purchasing, and managing genetic tests, providing a user-friendly tool that connects genomic knowledge with medical practice. This platform enables healthcare professionals to create personalized diagnosis and prognosis reports, allowing them to tailor treatment plans and prescriptions based on individual genomic information. By bridging the gap between genetics and clinical application, CBR Genomics aims to modernize the approach to genetic testing, making it more efficient and secure for both physicians and patients.

CBR Genomics

Seed Round in 2013
CBR Genomics is a digital health company focused on enhancing the accessibility and management of genetic testing through its innovative platform. The company simplifies the process of accessing, purchasing, and managing genetic tests, providing a user-friendly tool that connects genomic knowledge with medical practice. This platform enables healthcare professionals to create personalized diagnosis and prognosis reports, allowing them to tailor treatment plans and prescriptions based on individual genomic information. By bridging the gap between genetics and clinical application, CBR Genomics aims to modernize the approach to genetic testing, making it more efficient and secure for both physicians and patients.

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 based in New York, with an additional office in Coimbra, Portugal, the company offers a suite of products that includes RightsWATCH, which facilitates data classification and labeling for compliance, and TypeWATCH, a behavioral eBiometrics solution that uses unique keystroke patterns to identify anomalies and validate user identity. Its solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including government, defense, telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and oil and gas. Watchful Software operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, underscoring its commitment to enhancing information protection in an era where securing data itself has become paramount.
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