Portugal Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and located in Porto, Portugal. As a part of the Banco Português de Fomento group, it focuses on investing in early-stage companies, specifically at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A levels. The firm targets a diverse range of sectors, including digital technology, manufacturing, therapeutics, health technology, and tourism. Portugal Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are poised for growth in these dynamic industries.
Shilling is an early-stage venture capital firm backing exceptional founders from the start. Shilling invests in a wide range of verticals and seeks out the biggest opportunities across all B2B and consumer categories. Leveraging the concept of Founder LPs, Shilling brings much more than capital and offers through its Shilling Platform, direct access to successful founders and executives of leading companies. This platform supports entrepreneurs in validating and developing their ventures, which then accelerate their growth into global markets.
Lince Capital is an independent venture capital company founded in 2016 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. Drawing on over 30 years of experience from a family group in managing diverse investment funds, the firm specializes in investing across various stages of company development, including seed, early, growth, and later stages. Lince Capital focuses its investments on sectors such as consumer products, consumer services, information technology, healthcare, real estate, and technology-based industries. The firm is recognized for its personalized support and commitment to fostering close relationships with investors and business partners, backed by a dedicated and dynamic team.
Caixa Capital is the private equity and venture capital division of Caixa Geral de Depósitos, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in 1991, it has over two decades of experience in the industry, making it a prominent player in the Portuguese investment landscape. The firm manages more than 700 million Euros and boasts a diverse portfolio of over 80 investments across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, life sciences, cleantech, energy, industrial, infrastructure, and services. Caixa Capital focuses on investing in companies with strong management teams and high growth potential, aiming to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns while contributing positively to society. Its longstanding presence and extensive network link it to key European sector associations, reinforcing its status as a leading investor in the region.
Indico Capital Partners is an independent venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2017. It specializes in investing in global technology companies across various sectors, including software as a service, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital platforms. Indico targets investments primarily at the Seed to Series A stages, aiming to support innovative startups that have the potential to become significant players in the market. The firm is led by experienced professionals who have contributed to many of Portugal's successful tech ventures, bringing a wealth of entrepreneurial and investment expertise. Indico seeks to capitalize on the growing entrepreneurship culture in Portugal, bolstered by a strong pool of tech graduates and an emerging startup ecosystem in cities like Lisbon. The firm is committed to identifying and backing the next generation of successful companies that embody the potential of the Portuguese tech landscape.
Olisipo Way is an early-stage venture firm that focuses on IT investments. It invests in technology companies with very diverse and complementary skills. The initial portfolio of Olisipo Way comes from the innovation created within the Olisipo through the continuous stimulation of innovation among employees and the incubation of new business ventures. The firm was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Lisboa.
Armilar Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. With nearly 300 million euros in assets under management, the firm specializes in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies across a diverse range of sectors, including information technology, healthcare, consumer products, and financial services. Armilar focuses on innovative enterprises that leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, and blockchain, primarily in the United States and Europe. By supporting companies with transformative products and services, Armilar aims to enhance the way people live and conduct business.
Faber is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm founded in 2012, specializing in early-stage investments in deep tech startups that leverage science and technology to facilitate digital transformation and address climate challenges. The firm focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, climate tech, ocean tech, and Web3 technology, primarily in Spain and Portugal. Faber's approach is characterized by its entrepreneurial management team and collaboration with thesis-driven institutions and private investors, supporting founders in building global companies. Since its inception, Faber has made significant early investments in notable hard tech companies, including Unbabel, SWORD Health, Codacy, iLoF, and YData.
Semapa Next is a venture capital firm that invests in teams of exceptional founders from Series A to late-stage funding. We support today the leaders of tomorrow. From Lisbon to Europe. We want to be a long-term partner of exceptional teams that are positively changing the world we live in. Besides investing with patient capital, we bring a mix of entrepreneurial, operational, and financial experience to our investments. Our team and network of advisors has direct experience in Sales & Marketing, Talent Management, Finance, and M&A with businesses across all stages of development. We provide access to Semapa’s Group and its international network of partners to leverage opportunities of business development, technology piloting and world-class expertise in managing and growing global businesses.
Google for Startups is an initiative designed to support and empower startups globally. Established in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the program offers access to Google's products, resources, and best practices through a vast network of partners and six dedicated Google for Startups Campuses located in major cities such as London, Tel Aviv, and São Paulo. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurial success and create a positive impact on the future. By collaborating with over fifty leading startup organizations, Google for Startups enhances local tech ecosystems and supports startups across more than 135 countries. The program provides financial assistance, exclusive programming, and mentorship opportunities. The Google for Startups Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can engage with their peers, access educational resources, and receive training from both Google and local experts. These Campuses offer free workspaces, events, and a vibrant community, enabling entrepreneurs to thrive in their respective industries.
EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.
EDP Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It serves as the investment arm of EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A. and focuses on seed, series A, and early-stage investments. The firm targets sectors such as energy efficiency solutions, energy storage, smart grids, electric mobility, and information technology. EDP Ventures typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million, seeking opportunities across various regions.
COREangels is an angel group founded in 2019 and based in Aveiro, Portugal. It focuses on investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the pre-seed and seed stages, that are connected to the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem. The group emphasizes investing in coachable founders and fostering collaborative relationships to co-create value. COREangels operates through local portfolio funds, where its members, who are experienced entrepreneurs and angel investors, actively participate in mentoring and guiding startups. By leveraging their networks and expertise, the group aims to support ventures that target global markets and can achieve significant growth. Through its hands-on approach, COREangels not only invests financially but also contributes to the development of the local startup community.
Beta Capital was founded in September 24, 2003 by a group of entrepreneurs and enthusiasts for innovation with the goal of financing innovative start-ups. The company is a specialist venture capital firm investing in new technology-based projects at their early stages (seed capital and start-ups). We work in close cooperation with several Portuguese entities belonging to the Scientific and Technological National System (which includes Universities and R&D Centres) in order to foster scientific innovation. Typically we provide hands-on support to our portfolio companies by building relationships with entrepreneurs based on mutual respect and contributing with our experience to achieve success.
APEX Capital invests with elite athletes to innovate and disrupt the sports, media, and entertainment industry. Our connected capital increases the chances of successful investing and is positioning APEX as a leading strategic investor in the industry.
Explorer Investments, S.C.R, S.A. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2003 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and expansion investments across various sectors, excluding real estate and finance. It primarily targets opportunities in Portugal, with selective investments in Spain. Explorer Investments typically commits between €15 million and €45 million in equity per deal, with the potential to increase this amount through debt financing. The firm often takes a significant role in the management of its portfolio companies, usually acquiring either majority or minority stakes. It aims to exit investments within three to six years through sales to strategic or financial buyers. Additionally, Explorer Investments offers advisory services in real estate and tourism, further diversifying its operational scope.
Rising Ventures is a Business Angel fund, which specializes in early stage investment on technology based projects, where the internet is its main distribution channel. Preferential (but not exclusive) areas of investment are: Sports, Social, Media, Ecommerce, SAAS for companies.
Alpac Capital, established in 2013 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in European companies, particularly in Hungary, Portugal, and neighboring countries. The firm specializes in scaling technology companies that provide products and services to B2B customers, including telecom operators, industrial and agricultural businesses, and healthcare services. Alpac Capital employs a hands-on investment approach, making equity investments while actively participating in business development to facilitate successful growth and maintain high professional management standards. The firm seeks to partner with experienced teams whose products and services have demonstrated market viability, and it has successfully invested in sectors such as industrials and renewables prior to raising institutional funds.
Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as cloud computing, software as a service (SaaS), consumer products, enterprise solutions, information technology, healthcare, fintech, security, media, and business services. Accel is dedicated to supporting a global community of entrepreneurs, identifying and backing those with the potential to drive the growth of next-generation industries. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Dropbox, and Facebook, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.
Seed capital for entrepreneurs with ideas who want to start a company Expansion capital for existing businesses that want to expand, preferably out of the country Rescue capital to companies in difficulties but whose project can be recovered much more than money.
Founded in 2003, Novabase Capital is a venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm seeks to invest in Portuguese startups operating in the information and communications technology sector.
EDP is a global energy company in value creation, innovation and sustainability. They include in their cultural values and commitments regarding their customers, society, and environment. Their vision to be an integrated energy company, a leader in value creation in the markets where they can make a difference is shared by the universe of EDP employees, spread across different continents and countries, a diversity that enriches us and brings us together in the respect for the different cultures of the markets where they operate. They are among the major European operators in the energy sector; they are one of the largest energy operators of the Iberian Peninsula, the largest Portuguese industrial group and the 3rd largest producer of wind energy. Besides the electricity sector - generation, distribution, and trading - they also have a significant presence in the gas sector of the Iberian Peninsula. They integrate the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (World and STOXX), the world's most demanding ranking, that distinguishes the best-performing companies on issues related to transparency, sustainability, and excellence in economic management and social environment. EDP was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal.
Havas Group is a prominent global communications organization, established in 1835 in Paris, with a workforce of approximately 18,600 employees across more than 100 countries. The company specializes in advertising, public relations, social media, branding, and marketing services, aiming to foster meaningful connections between brands and their audiences through creativity, media, and innovation. Havas operates through two primary segments: Havas Creative, which provides integrated marketing communications tailored to various industries such as sports, health, and finance, and Havas Media, which focuses on media planning, buying, and digital strategies across various platforms, including television and the internet. The organization is noted for its unique structure, with most of its creative and media teams co-located in Havas Villages, designed to enhance collaboration and creativity for its clients.
This initiative results from the partnership between MIT, Sloan Business School, Deshpande Center for Innovation, ISCTE-IUL and MIT-Portugal, a collaboration of the leading 12 engineering and science universities in Portugal. Besides the reputation of the various partners and respectful results attained in just over 2 editions, these entities have in common the ambition of continually working towards and with the community, to creating value, through high-tech companies and jobs.
Keller Williams Realty is a prominent real estate franchise company that focuses on empowering agents through an agent-centric business model. It provides advanced training, coaching, and technology, enabling agents to establish successful real estate businesses. The firm specializes in property management, construction, and residential consultancy services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions for both agents and clients. Additionally, Keller Williams Realty features an application platform that allows users to search for properties using customizable filters such as price, neighborhood, and the number of bedrooms. This platform enhances the home-buying experience by providing access to a wide array of listings and information.
Fast Track VC invests in early stage technology companies led by outstanding entrepreneurs who are looking for a seed investment up to $1m USD. The firm helps forge unique startups into successful companies. By applying proven business approach, they empower startups with seed investment, execution expertise, and market experience. Fast Track VC is founded, funded and managed by Ruben Dias, a tech serial entrepreneur with more than twenty years in the business and numerous “startup to exit” successful experiences. In the last ten years alone, our approach has resulted in multi-million dollars exit deals with industry giants like Panda Security, Tyco International and SolarWinds. Today, Fast Track VC is the natural outcome of that proven business approach, offering startup entrepreneurs value beyond funding.
Beta-i is an organization created to boost entrepreneurship, and its mission is to foster a true innovation culture. We help new and established businesses grow, by offering 360º innovation services with 6 main areas: Acceleration, Events, Consulting, Open Innovation, Education and Investment. Internationally recognized as one of the leading companies in this field, and for running Lisbon Challenge, one of Europe’s most active startup accelerators, since 2010 we have received +5000 applications to our several programs and accelerated over 850 startups, that have raised +65M.
Exago HQ specializes in innovation management and offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance organizational culture and collaboration. The company provides an innovative platform that facilitates open innovation and ideas management, enabling businesses to harness collective intelligence and accelerate digital transformation. By focusing on the cultivation of an innovation culture, Exago empowers companies to activate their workforce's creativity and drive meaningful change within their organizations. Through its collaborative idea management software, Exago aims to streamline the innovation process and support companies in achieving their strategic objectives.
BlueCrow Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including robotics and information and communications technology (ICT), medical technology (medtech), biotechnology, sustainable food, laser technology, industrial applications, and agriculture. BlueCrow Capital aims to support innovative companies that are poised for growth and contribute to advancements in these key industries.
Established in 2007, Naves Venture Capital was a venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm is to support the best business initiatives of Students and Alumni of AESE Business School or other promoters of academic and business network AESE. It used to invest in health and wellness, agriculture, clean-tech and information technology sectors. It was launching a venture capital fund, currently in the fundraising stage, in the Green and Blue economy areas, which was dedicated fund for investments in projects in the agriculture, agrotech, agroindustry, forest, natural resources and sea economy sectors, with a Portuguese and European focus.
maze is an impact investment firm that offers financial and non-financial tools to everyone committed to delivering positive social and environmental outcomes.
Yellow Rocks! is a venture capital firm founded in 2021, with offices in San Francisco and Lisbon. The firm specializes in investing in rapidly growing early-stage technology companies that have a clear strategy for global expansion. Its primary focus areas include the Future of Work, Edtech, and FinTech sectors. Yellow Rocks! is driven by a belief that exceptional founders can emerge from any location, although it currently concentrates on startups in the United States and Europe. The firm is composed of successful serial entrepreneurs and investors, each with over a decade of experience in prestigious organizations and startup ecosystems. Its team is distributed across multiple countries, including the USA, Portugal, and Armenia, reflecting its commitment to a diverse and global investment approach.
Renault is a multinational automobile manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1898. The company produces and sells a diverse range of cars and vans, operating in 134 countries and achieving sales of 3.9 million vehicles in 2018. Renault is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, which is the fourth-largest vehicle group globally. The alliance encompasses several brands, including Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine, and LADA, allowing Renault to leverage synergies and expand its market presence. The company is focused on international expansion and addressing future technological challenges while maintaining a profitable growth strategy. Renault operates through a network of dealers and service centers, providing both passenger and commercial vehicles.
Brighteye Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in education technology. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups at the Seed and Series A levels, particularly those that operate at the intersection of learning, entertainment, and creativity. Brighteye Ventures aims to empower entrepreneurs who utilize technology and industry expertise to develop competitive businesses with the potential for global leadership. The firm leverages its extensive experience and relationships across the technology, education, and media sectors to assist portfolio companies in refining their products, building strategic partnerships, and scaling their operations internationally. As a leading EdTech venture capital entity in Europe, Brighteye Ventures is dedicated to fostering innovation that enhances human potential.
Rockstart is an accelerator and early-stage impact investor based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on empowering purpose-driven founders in sectors such as energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart provides not only capital but also mentorship, market access, and community connections, facilitating collaboration among founders, co-investors, and partners. The firm has invested in over 350 startups, achieving a notable alumni valuation exceeding $1.7 billion. Rockstart supports various initiatives, including programs like Rockstart Impact Nepal, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in specific regions. The company's diverse portfolio includes successful exits, illustrating its commitment to driving positive change on a global scale.
Stride Ventures is a New Delhi-based credit institution founded in 2019 that focuses on providing debt solutions to innovative startups across India. The firm aims to support businesses with strong unit economics and operating cash flows, leveraging institutional backing and sound corporate governance. By investing in a diverse range of sectors, Stride Ventures seeks to empower emerging companies to scale their operations and drive growth within the Indian market.
Pale Blue Dot is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and located in Malmö, Sweden. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that are developing innovative and sustainable solutions to address global challenges, particularly in the areas of climate change. Pale Blue Dot targets pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies operating in various sectors, including energy, food and agriculture, transportation, and materials. Committed to impact investing, the firm primarily seeks opportunities in the B2B, information technology, and climate technology sectors across the United States and Europe.
LC Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds. Its investment strategy is centered on innovative software solutions, and it aims to support globally minded founders across Europe, North America, and Latin America, with a particular emphasis on companies in Portugal's northern, central, Lisbon, and Alentejo regions. LC Ventures typically makes initial investments of up to €200,000, with total funding for a startup reaching up to €1 million. The firm prides itself on quick decision-making processes, allowing entrepreneurs to concentrate on scaling their businesses. Additionally, LC Ventures leverages its extensive network of international mentors and partners, who collectively bring significant experience in the tech sector, to aid startups in their growth and preparation for subsequent funding rounds.
Moxxie Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on supporting exceptional founders who aim to enhance life and work across various sectors, including climate, financial technology, health technology, enterprise, and consumer markets. With a team comprised of former operators and founders from notable companies such as Twitter, Google, and Apple, Moxxie Ventures brings extensive industry experience to its investments. The firm is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and make a positive impact through innovative solutions.
Indaco Venture Partners SGR is the Italian venture capital asset management company, with a strong specialization in companies that innovate in electronics and robotics, medtech, digital, and new materials. The company focused on growth-stage companies whose competitive advantage stems from cutting-edge proprietary technologies and innovations. In terms of teams and technologies, the focus is on Italian enterprises, although investments are made throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, and Israel. Indaco Venture Partners was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Milan, Lombardia, Italy.
Former Sonae IM, Bright Pixel Capital is a venture capital company with a global aim, financially driven and oriented to make businesses prosper. We have the power of transformational change across our DNA sectors: Cybersecurity, Retail Technologies, Digital Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies. Envisioned as the tech investment arm of Sonae Group, a Portuguese multinational with a diversified portfolio of innovative brands, Bright Pixel Capital has invested over 250M€ in the first 5 years in more than 50 direct investments, and will continue this path using our expertise to spot unique opportunities with the potential to change an industry. Working with Bright Pixel Capital means accessing a group of dedicated and experienced professionals, with incomparable knowledge of each investment vertical.
Quiet Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in technology investments, targeting a diverse range of sectors including enterprise, consumer, fintech, marketplaces, deep tech, healthcare, and cryptocurrency. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Quiet Capital aims to support innovative companies by providing the necessary capital and expertise to help them grow and succeed in their respective markets.
Join Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing primarily on Seed and Series A rounds within the Industry 4.0 and enterprise technology sectors. It targets innovative companies that are addressing real customer challenges and have achieved product-market fit. Join Capital's portfolio includes businesses that enhance manufacturing processes through smart machinery, robotics, and advanced algorithms for managing global production systems. The firm invests in technologies related to core business functions such as operations, data analytics, supply chain, and software development, with an emphasis on machine learning, robotics, cloud computing, IoT, and smart sensors.
GV Investment Managers is a private equity firm founded in 2000 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm specializes in impact investing, private equity, and portfolio management services. It focuses on sectors such as life sciences, consumer products, enterprise solutions, cryptocurrency, climate technology, and frontier innovations. With Alphabet as its sole limited partner, GV Investment Managers primarily targets investments in North America and Europe. The firm collaborates with operating partners who assist startups in areas such as design, diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, and engineering, while also facilitating connections with Google for technological support and expertise.
Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. Insight has a deep focus in Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare sectors. Across their people and their portfolio, they encourage a culture around a core belief growth equals opportunity. As of December 31, 2022, the firm has over $75B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.