Rockstart

Rockstart is an accelerator based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments in startups across various sectors, including energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. With a strong focus on supporting purpose-driven founders, Rockstart not only provides capital but also offers coaching, mentorship, and access to markets, expertise, and a community of co-investors and partners. The company has invested in over 350 startups, achieving an alumni valuation exceeding $1.7 billion. Rockstart operates additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia, and emphasizes impact-driven initiatives, including programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in Nepal. The firm's notable exits include companies like Wercker, Bouw7, and 3D Hubs, reflecting its commitment to fostering scalable innovations that drive positive change globally.

Francisca Sousa Guedes

Investment Manager

Max ter Horst

Managing Partner, Energy

Suzanne Kroeze

Investment Manager, Emerging Tech

Gem Kua

Investment Manager, Energy

Sam van der Linden

Investment Analyst

Philippe Schuit

Investment Director

Frederik Ploug Søgaard

Senior Investment Associate

Mick Valentin

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Portugal

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.

Fibersail

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Topdox

Seed Round in 2014
Topdox is a company that specializes in developing document collaboration tools for mobile and web platforms. Founded in April 2014 and based in Porto, Portugal, Topdox offers a multi-cloud office platform that facilitates collaboration on various document formats, including MS Word, Open Office, and Google Docs. The platform allows users to write, edit, share, and organize documents seamlessly across different cloud services. Additionally, Topdox enhances document management by converting traditional file share infrastructure into a cloud-like system, enabling users to search for and access documents from any storage location using mobile devices. This comprehensive approach ensures that documents remain organized, updated, secure, and easily accessible for collaboration.
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