ChangePartners

ChangePartners is an independent company dedicated to mid-size transactions in the Iberian market. They develop high value added solutions specific to each particular situation , offering a fair and unbiased opinion. Their independence guarantees no conflicts of interest. Their small size and focus ensures full dedication to each transaction.

Mário Pinto

Founder

Past deals in Portugal

Exogenus Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2015
Exogenus Therapeutics is engineering cell biology for innovative therapeutic solutions. Exo-T is a biotechnology company dedicated to the pre-clinical and clinical development of innovative cellular-based therapies applied to regenerative medicine, specifically for the skin lesions treatment. The company is presently developing its first product, Exo-Wound, for the treatment of chronic wounds. The project that led to the creation of the company (Nanoinspire) participated in COHiTEC 2014 program and is the result of the research developed in collaboration with Crioestaminal SA, Biocant, and Centre for Neurosciences and Cellular Biology of Coimbra University.

Biomode

Series A in 2015
Biomode is a startup venture based in Caldas das Taipas (Portugal) that aims to be a leading provider of rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for identification of pathogens in the food, environment and life science industries. Biomode’s diagnostic kits are based on the PNA-FISH (Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation) technology. Biomode’s founders are a group of researchers from the universities of Minho and Porto (Portugal) that is one of the few worldwide research groups with the skills to design PNA-FISH probes targeting specific pathogens. Biomode will enter the food industry diagnostics market with a kit for detecting Salmonella in food samples (Probe4Salmonella®) soon to be followed by two other kits for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7. On the clinical diagnostics area, Biomode has already developed a kit aimed at the rapid identification of clarithromycin resistance of H. Pylori strains (Probe4Pylori®) that is in the process of obtaining investigational device exemption from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to undergo field trials.

Streambolico

Seed Round in 2013
Streambolico is devoted to video streaming over wireless network, reaching hundreds of users per hotspot.

5ensesinfood

Seed Round in 2013
5ensesinfood is a Portugal-based company that develops and commercializes functional food ingredients for the food and drinks market. It produces food ingredients used by producers of food and beverages. 5ensesinfood was founded in 2012 and is based in Alfena, Porto.

Cell2B

Venture Round in 2012
Cell2B is a biotechnology company that develops advanced cellular therapies for its patients. Its aim is to deliver a set of therapies to patients and caregivers to tackle immune, inflammatory, and oncological malignancies. Cell2B develops new proprietary techniques and protocols to increase their numbers and effectiveness in tissue and organ regeneration. Founded in 2011, it is headquartered in Cantanhede, Coimbra.

Critical Links

Series A in 2008
Critical Links SA offers information and communications technology infrastructure and e-learning solutions tailored for schools and small businesses with limited or no internet access. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with an engineering center in Coimbra, Portugal, the company provides the Education Appliance, a comprehensive server platform that integrates various educational, networking, and administrative functions. This solution enables the management of learning content and third-party applications, facilitating a seamless transition to modern educational practices. Additionally, Critical Links offers the C3 classroom content cloud solutions and support services, including consulting, training, and ongoing assistance. The company also specializes in unified communications solutions, such as edgeBOX, a business phone system. By simplifying the technology requirements for K-12 schools, Critical Links supports the efficient implementation of 21st-century educational practices.

Critical Links

Series A in 2007
Critical Links SA offers information and communications technology infrastructure and e-learning solutions tailored for schools and small businesses with limited or no internet access. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with an engineering center in Coimbra, Portugal, the company provides the Education Appliance, a comprehensive server platform that integrates various educational, networking, and administrative functions. This solution enables the management of learning content and third-party applications, facilitating a seamless transition to modern educational practices. Additionally, Critical Links offers the C3 classroom content cloud solutions and support services, including consulting, training, and ongoing assistance. The company also specializes in unified communications solutions, such as edgeBOX, a business phone system. By simplifying the technology requirements for K-12 schools, Critical Links supports the efficient implementation of 21st-century educational practices.

CEV

Venture Round in 2007
CEV is dedicated to the development and registration of patents focused on the BLAD protein. BLAD is a fungicide obtained from protein extraction from Lupinus Albus (sweet lupine). The product - PROBLAD PLUS and / or Fracture - is registered in the USA and is already being marketed. Its target market is fruit and vegetable crops. The registration process of the product for sale in the countries of Europe and Asia is under way.
Fluidinova is a high technology engineering manufacturer company specialized in high quality and high purity nano Hydroxyapatite as a raw-material for medical, cosmetics or other applications, in both paste and powder forms. Fluidinova provides directly to its clients worldwide, willing to improve their current range of products or develop new ones through R&D of innovative products or processes in partnership with national and international companies.

ACACIA Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2005
ACACIA Semiconductor develops and licenses energy efficient data converter Internet protocol solutions that are used in digital devices and applications for interfacing real world analog signals with digital data. It offers high-speed, low-power ADCs and DACs for communications, consumer, and medical applications. The company serves integrated devices and original equipments manufacturer companies worldwide, enabling semiconductor design engineers to differentiate end-products and reuse analog designs. It also offers design integration, silicon evaluation and PCB design, design maintenance and retargeting, and turnkey design solutions. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Caparica, Portugal. As of October 30, 2007, ACACIA Semiconductor, S.A. is a subsidiary of Silicon & Software Systems Ltd.