Portugal Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Porto, Portugal. Founded in 2012 as part of the Banco Português de Fomento group, it concentrates on investing in innovative, science- and technology-based companies and in tourism and industrial sectors. The firm targets early-stage funding, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, and also engages in expansion investments for small and medium enterprises seeking international growth. Its portfolio spans digital technology, manufacturing, therapeutics, health tech, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, virtual reality and augmented reality, internet of things, and related areas, aiming to stimulate the Portuguese economy and support global scaling. Portugal Ventures emerged from the merger of AICEP Capital Global, InovCapital, and Turismo Capital, consolidating state-backed private equity activity to back startups and scale-ups in Portugal.

Shilling Capital Partners, established in 2011 and headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It specializes in startups, angel, and growth capital, primarily in the technology and digital sectors within Portugal. The firm typically invests between €0.1 million to €1 million, aiming for a 60x multiple on follow-on investments. Shilling differentiates itself by offering more than just capital; it provides access to its Shilling Platform, which connects founders with successful entrepreneurs and executives, aiding in venture validation, development, and global market acceleration.

Armilar Venture Partners is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that backs seed- and early-stage technology companies across the United States and Europe. It focuses on enterprise software, augmented and virtual reality, software as a service, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, and related technology sectors, seeking innovations with the potential to transform how people live and do business. The firm manages assets near 300 million euros.

Iberis Capital is a private equity firm and investment manager based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2017, with a value-oriented investment approach targeting information technology, fintech, and industrial sectors.

Indico Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal that backs technology startups at the Seed to Series A stage. The firm focuses on software as a service, artificial intelligence, internet of things, fintech and cybersecurity, among other digital technologies, with a global growth orientation. Founded in 2017, the team comprises experienced investors and entrepreneurs credited with helping Portugal's tech ecosystem produce notable success stories and with the ability to support portfolio companies as they scale internationally. Indico seeks to partner with ambitious teams aiming to extend their reach beyond Portugal, offering hands-on support in product development, market entry and expansion.

Founded in 2016, BlueCrow Capital is a venture capital firm based in Lisboa, Portugal. It focuses on investments in robotics & ICT, medtech, biotech, sustainable food, leisure, industrial, and agriculture sectors.

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.

Established in 2016, Lince Capital is an independent venture capital company based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a heritage rooted in over three decades of family experience managing diverse investment funds, the firm offers personalized support and maintains close relationships with investors and partners. Lince Capital focuses on investments across accommodation, industrial, retail services, health, and technology sectors.

Founded in Lisbon in 2013, Faber is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage deep tech startups. It invests in innovative companies at the intersection of science and technology, with a specialization in AI/Data, Web3, and Ocean/Climate technologies. Faber's unique approach combines dedicated funds, investment teams, and expert advisors to support founders building global companies.

Founded in 2014, HCapital is a Portuguese private equity firm focused on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the energy, smart territories & mobility, industrial processes, and data & connectivity sectors across Iberia.

EDP Ventures is the corporate venture arm of EDP Energias de Portugal. It targets seed, series A and early-stage startups operating in energy-related sectors, including energy efficiency, energy storage, smart grids, electric mobility, and information technology. The firm invests across regions, typically providing €0.5 million to €5 million in early-stage rounds. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, EDP Ventures maintains an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. By backing high-potential startups, it seeks to accelerate innovation and adoption of clean energy and digital technologies within the broader energy ecosystem.

Explorer Investments is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2003. It focuses on growth capital, buyouts, expansion and replacement capital in middle-market and mature companies, investing across various sectors excluding real estate and finance. The firm targets opportunities in Portugal, with occasional investments in Spain, and typically allocates equity of about 15 to 45 million euros, with debt capacity up to 150 million euros per company when appropriate, and potentially higher in co-investments. It takes at least one board seat to influence management and may pursue either majority or minority stakes depending on the level of decisive influence sought. Exits are typically planned within three to six years through the sale of the company to a strategic or financial investor. In addition to investments, Explorer offers real estate and tourism advisory services, leveraging its market experience in the Portuguese private equity landscape.

Founded in 2014, LC Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on innovative software solutions across Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Bionova Capital is a healthcare-focused venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2015. It invests in seed and early-stage life science companies across Europe, with a focus on therapeutics, biotechnology, digital health, medical devices and related health technology. The firm typically makes minority investments of roughly €200,000 to €1,000,000 per project, supporting startups through early growth and scale. It is formed by shareholders of Hovione, a large Portuguese pharmaceutical company, linking Bionova Capital to a broader pharmaceutical and research background, though it operates as an independent investment firm. The approach emphasizes backing innovative ventures in Europe that aim to advance drugs, diagnostics and health tech from concept to market.

Mustard Seed Maze (MSM) is an impact investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2018. As a joint venture between Mustard Seed and MAZE, MSM focuses on early-stage ventures in Europe, specifically targeting companies at the pre-seed to Series A stages. The firm is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs who are committed to creating sustainable businesses that address significant social and environmental challenges. With a fund size of 45 million euros, MSM aims to empower brave founders who are devising innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues.

Established in 2016, Start Ventures is a global early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The company focuses on investing in B2B startups within the financial services sector, including fintech and insurtech.

Novabase is a Portuguese technology group delivering IT consulting, system integration and digital transformation services. It offers business solutions, infrastructures and managed services, including banking systems, middleware, and multi-channel capabilities that support financial institutions in daily operations and regulatory compliance. The company serves government, transport, energy, insurance, and stock market sectors, and provides IT staffing and services to financial services and telecommunications through its Next-Gen segment, with a Value Portfolio segment serving government, transport and energy. The group also maintains a venture capital arm investing in Portuguese ICT startups, illustrating a mix of services and growth finance. Based in Portugal, Novabase focuses on delivering digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and software solutions across public and private sectors to enable real-time monitoring, regulatory adherence and enhanced business results.

3xP Global is an asset management firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018. It emphasizes ESG integration in the investment process and seeks to invest in sustainable companies, while taking an active role in supporting founders throughout the investment cycle.

Founded in 2010, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading European innovation engine focused on Sustainable Energy. It invests in early-stage climate tech and energy companies across Europe and the US, providing equity minority investments and added value services to de-risk projects.

Crest Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2017. It concentrates on mid-market investments across Portugal and targets opportunities in agribusiness, forestry, agritourism and animal protein sectors, focusing on companies with sustainable business models and a dedicated management team.

Alea Capital Partners is an alternative asset investment management firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, established in 2021. The firm focuses on venture capital investments, primarily targeting B2B SaaS companies, artificial intelligence and machine learning enterprises, as well as the real estate sector throughout Europe. Alea Capital Partners employs a hands-on approach to investment, emphasizing active engagement with portfolio companies to drive success and foster growth.

Shapers is a venture capital firm established in 2023 and located in Lisbon, Portugal. The company focuses on investing in the fintech sector, targeting innovative founders and startups across Europe. Backed by experienced operators in the global fintech landscape, Shapers aims to support the growth of emerging fintech businesses, contributing to the development and evolution of the financial technology ecosystem in the region.

Founded in 2020, Valutia is a venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. It invests in early-stage startups from Brazil and Portugal with global ambitions, providing capital and strategic support through its team of industry experts.

Founded in 2016, K Fund is a Madrid-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in digital-first companies across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. It aims to promote the evolution of the Spanish startup ecosystem.

Established in 2022, 3 Comma Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. It specializes in investing in Web3 and blockchain technologies.

Euronext is a leading pan-European exchange operating within the Eurozone, providing a platform that connects local economies to global capital markets. It features trading venues in major cities including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris. Euronext primarily focuses on cash equities, fixed income, and derivatives, which include both index and single stock products. Following the acquisition of Borsa Italiana, Euronext expanded its operations to include control over CC&G, an Italian multi-asset clearing house, and Monte Titoli, Italy's central securities depository. This acquisition enhances Euronext's existing capabilities, which also include central securities depositories in Norway, Denmark, and Portugal. Additionally, Euronext owns several prominent stock market indices, such as the CAC40, AEX, BEL 20, ISEQ 20, OBX, and PSI 20, further solidifying its position in the European financial landscape.

Tejo Ventures is a diversified venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on investing in a range of sectors, including fintech, health tech, sustainability, education, female empowerment, real estate, renewable energy, and climate initiatives. By targeting these areas, Tejo Ventures aims to support innovative companies that contribute positively to social and environmental challenges.

Businessplug is a blockchain consulting firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. businessplug specializes in providing tailor made investment services to investors and startups, specially in the IT area, in order to maximize the Return on Investment while mitigating the risk.

Founded in 2021, Yellow Rocks! is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies with global expansion potential. They focus on disruptive technologies and aim for startups to reach $1 billion valuation. With a team distributed across the USA, Portugal, and Armenia, they leverage their collective experience from organizations like World Bank, IFC, Google, EPAM, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Y Combinator, TechStars, MassChallenge, and 500 Startups.

GrayBella Capital is a European venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, focused on technology and healthcare investments across Europe. It backs companies from seed through growth stages, with a strategic emphasis on Health Tech and Deep Tech. In Health Tech, it targets diagnostics, biomarker discovery, MedTech, remote patient monitoring, and platform technologies for drug development. In Deep Tech, it backs material science, robotics, and SaaS platforms, as well as related scalable technologies. The firm's geographic reach includes major European markets and pan-European opportunities, and it aims to support portfolio companies with strategic guidance and governance.

Sapec operates in the fields of chemical products, logistics, and agro commodities in the Iberian Peninsula and internationally. Its Chemical Products segment engages in the manufacture, packaging, and distribution of water treatment and chemical products primarily for construction, automotive, paper, water treatment, and chemical industries. Sapec’s Port Logistics segment owns and operates solid and liquid bulk port terminals. Its Land Logistics segment operates multimodal land terminals for the storage and distribution of goods in containers or swap bodies. Sapec's Agro Commodities Distribution segment imports and distributes raw materials for animal feeds, primarily soy and soy derivatives. It also owns 300 hectares of the industrial park in Setúbal, approximately 100 hectares of industrial land and 100 hectares for tourism in Lousal in Portugal, and office space in Lisbon. Sapec began operation in 1926. Its headquarters is in Brussels in Belgium.

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.

Founded in 1996, Buenavista Equity Partners is an independent private equity group operating primarily in the Iberian Peninsula and South-Eastern Europe. The firm focuses on buyouts and expansion deals, backing medium-sized companies with growth potential to become regional market leaders.

Founded in 2010 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, Bynd Venture Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It primarily invests in Information Technology (web, mobile, e-commerce, software, hardware), health (biotechnology, medical technology, digital health), and industrial/consumer goods sectors across Europe, with a focus on Portugal, and the United States.

PME Investimentos is a state-owned investment company focused on enhancing entrepreneurship, innovation, competitiveness, and the internationalization of the Portuguese economy. Over the past 30 years, it has provided support to Portuguese companies through specialized investment vehicles and funds. Operating under the supervision of the Portuguese Central Bank, PME Investimentos utilizes equity instruments for investment and manages debt instruments in collaboration with banks and the Mutual Guarantee System.

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation invests commercially to overcome market barriers and stimulate private sector funding in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low emissions technologies, aiming to facilitate Australia's transition to a carbon-constrained economy.

European Investment Bank is the EU's long-term lending institution owned by its member states. It finances public and private sector projects across transportation, energy, telecommunications, health, education, water, housing, and other sectors in the European Union and beyond. The bank provides a range of financing tools including project loans, guarantees, debt and equity investments, and risk-sharing arrangements, as well as microfinance and venture capital funds. It also offers advisory services, infrastructure funding, and support for urban development, PPPs, and sustainable energy projects. Through infrastructure and environmental funds and partnerships with banks and intermediaries, it supports SMEs, innovation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

REDangels is an angel investor group based in Aveiro, Portugal, founded in 2014, that focuses on seed-stage investments in Portuguese startups.

Pontos is a family-owned private equity and real estate investment company based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2001, it operates in Finland, the Baltic States, and Portugal. The firm focuses on a diverse range of investments, including commercial real estate, property development projects, and real estate development companies. Additionally, Pontos invests in property technology, listed shares, fixed-income investments, and private equity funds, reflecting a broad investment strategy aimed at various sectors within the real estate and financial markets.

Semapa Next is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. It focuses on investing in exceptional founders and teams across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, energy, financial services, healthcare, information technology, and materials and resources. The firm targets investments from Series A to late-stage funding, aiming to support leaders who are making a positive impact on the world. Semapa Next offers not only financial backing with patient capital but also a wealth of entrepreneurial, operational, and financial expertise. Its team, along with a network of advisors, brings direct experience in critical areas such as sales and marketing, talent management, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, the firm provides access to Semapa's Group and its international network, facilitating opportunities for business development, technology piloting, and the management of global enterprises.

Beta Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Porto, Portugal, founded on September 24, 2003, by a group of entrepreneurs focused on financing innovative startups. The firm specializes in both direct and fund of funds investments, targeting seed and early-stage companies, along with opportunities in recapitalization, bridge financing, industry consolidation, and buyouts of small and medium-sized enterprises. Beta Capital primarily invests in technology-intensive sectors, including information technology, renewable energies, biotechnology, and new materials, while also considering exceptional projects from other industries. The firm typically invests between €0.05 million and €1 million in equity, with a preference for university spin-offs and technology transfer initiatives. With a typical investment horizon of four to six years, Beta Capital aims to exit its investments once projects reach a stage that attracts other investors, such as corporate entities or traditional venture capital firms. The firm emphasizes hands-on support and collaboration with Portuguese universities and research centers to foster scientific innovation and entrepreneurship.

Sonae IM is the corporate venturing arm of the Sonae Group, specializing in investments in technology-driven companies aligned with Sonae's core business sectors. Operating with a flexible investment strategy, Sonae IM combines its technological expertise and brand capital with a global network to support its portfolio companies. The organization's history of corporate venturing dates back to initiatives such as the establishment of revenue assurance leader WeDo in 2001 and the successful spin-off of Mainroad in 2003. Sonae IM has also made strategic investments in the cybersecurity sector, notably in the Spanish company s21sec, and in location analytics through its investment in Movvo. Since its formal launch in 2015, Sonae IM has invested in companies like InovRetail, StyleSage, and Sysvalue, further enhancing its portfolio. The firm has also engaged in the acquisition of stakes in funds managed by ES Ventures and launched Bright Pixel, a company builder studio. Sonae IM operates from Porto, Portugal, and reflects Sonae's long-standing commitment to corporate venturing.

Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.

Neva SGR is the venture capital arm of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and is wholly owned by the Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center. It plans and manages investment funds for professional investors seeking diversification and high-yield opportunities through venture capital. By leveraging the resources, know-how, and network of Intesa Sanpaolo Group and its Innovation Center, Neva SGR positions itself at the intersection of finance and technology, supporting Italian innovation and the growth of new technologies while contributing to the development of the venture capital market in Italy.

MUFG Bank is a global financial institution offering comprehensive banking services. Established in 1919, it provides consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, transaction banking, and global markets services to clients worldwide. With offices across Japan and in over 40 other countries, MUFG Bank is one of the world's largest banks.

Founded in 2013, Alpac Capital is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm focusing on European companies, particularly those in Hungary and Portugal. It invests in technology companies with B2B products/services, telecom operators, industrial/agro businesses, healthcare services, and other scalable ventures. Alpac takes an active role in business development to support scale-ups and ensures professional management. The firm looks for experienced teams with market-tested products/services.

COREangels is a global network of hands-on angel investors focusing on early-stage startups. They invest in coachable founders, contributing expertise and networks to build successful companies connected to local ecosystems.

Omnes Capital S.A.S. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Within direct investments, the firm specializes in seed, startup, series A rounds, series B rounds, early venture, development stage, mid venture, late venture, emerging growth, growth capital, expansion, replacement capital, middle market, successions, small and mid-cap buyout, owner and leveraged buyout, mezzanine, PPP infrastructure, special situations, industry consolidation, mature, turnaround, and investing in small and medium enterprises. It is involved in all forms of business buy-ins/buyouts, on the occasion of inheritances, and in the form of spin-offs or delisting. Within fund of fund investments it invests in venture capital funds and secondary fund of funds. The firm prefers to invest in all the sectors including the information technology, life sciences, agri-food, telecommunications, and renewable energy sectors. It also invests in energy equipment and services; materials; construction and engineering; electrical equipment; commercial services and supplies; transportation infrastructure; hotels, restaurants, and leisure; agricultural products; cosmetics; real estate; online services; infrastructure services; electronic equipment and instruments; electronic manufacturing services; and water purification. Within information technology, the firm invests in electronics, materials, components, systems, laboratory and manufacturing equipment, design and test software, mobile, fiber optics, networks and operators, software applications, SaaS, cloud, hardware, development, administration and infrastructure, web-based technology services, media, and new information and communication technology (NICT). In life sciences, the firm invests in drug development, diagnostics, biotechnology, medtech, and medical devices. Under renewable energy, the firm invests in electricity and heat production, onshore wind, solar, hydro, heating networks in Europe with a focus on France, Germany, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Italy. It invests in companies based in Central America and Mexico; Caribbean; North America region with a focus on United States. The firm also invests in Turkey, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. The firm makes direct private equity investment in non-listed companies. Within mid-cap buyout and growth capital, the firm seeks to invest ticket size between €8 million ($8.80 million) and €25 million ($27.52 million) in companies with enterprise value between €25 million ($27.52 million) and €180 million ($198.12 million). Within small-cap buyout and growth capital, it invests in French small and medium enterprises with ticket size between €1 million ($1.10 million) and €8 million ($8.80 million) and enterprise value between €8 million ($8.80 million) and €25 million ($27.52 million). Within mezzanine buyout and growth capital, it makes investments in the form of bonds with share warrants (OBSA in French) in high-potential unlisted SMEs with a value of less than €300 million ($329.46 million). It seeks to invest between €1 million ($1.10 million) and €50 million ($55.03 million) in companies having revenues from $6.55 million to $322.7 million and enterprise value between $5.5 million and $1306.83 million. The firm also makes co-investments. When the firm co-invests, it seeks for a target enterprise value between €500 million ($550 million) and €1 billion ($1.10 billion) and investment capacity of €15 million ($16.51 million) per deal. The firm seeks to take minority stakes in its portfolio companies. It prefers to have a board seat on its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to invest for a period between two years and six years. It was formerly known as Credit Agricole Private Equity. Omnes Capital S.A.S. was founded in 2000 and is based in Paris, France with additional offices in Bruxelles, Belgium and Zurich, Switzerland.

Established in 2016 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Nexxus Iberia is a private equity firm that concentrates on identifying suitable management teams to drive business growth, rather than relying heavily on debt.

Bright Pixel Capital, established in 2015, serves as the corporate venture capital arm of Sonae and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal. The firm focuses on investing in companies that operate within the cybersecurity, retail technology, and infrastructure software sectors.