Armilar Venture Partners

Maven is a SaaS pet tech startup that provides a personal vet to track the pet’s safety and health 24/7. It focuses on using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, as well as offering pet owners peace of mind and a way to keep track of their pet's safety, health, and well-being on a continual basis through their own personal veterinarian. It was started by the founders of Findster Technologies in 2021 and is based in the US and Portugal.

Tonic App S.A. is a technology company based in Porto, Portugal, that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance communication and collaboration among medical professionals. The application supports doctors by enabling messaging, sharing, and archiving of patient cases, as well as facilitating expert consultations and networking opportunities. It serves various stakeholders in the healthcare sector, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical associations, to connect medical doctors with their peers and relevant communities. Additionally, the application provides access to essential medical content, allows for the coordination of urgent procedures, and enables discussions on clinical cases. With features like video consultations, prescription tools, and clinical decision support resources, Tonic App aims to improve the efficiency of clinical practices and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. Established in 2016, the company is recognized for its commitment to quality and safety in its clinical algorithms.

Vawlt is a dynamic storage platform that simplifies the operation of multiple clouds while improving data security standards. The company is working in several technologies related to data security because we believe everyone is entitled to control and decide the destiny of their own data, and companies should be more responsible in handling such valuable, and personal, assets. Vawlt is a start-up from Lisbon, Portugal, founded by researchers from a very prolific R&D group - LASIGE - within the University of Lisbon.

Maven is a SaaS pet tech startup that provides a personal vet to track the pet’s safety and health 24/7. It focuses on using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, as well as offering pet owners peace of mind and a way to keep track of their pet's safety, health, and well-being on a continual basis through their own personal veterinarian. It was started by the founders of Findster Technologies in 2021 and is based in the US and Portugal.

Reckon.ai is a company based in Lisbon, Portugal, that specializes in developing a cloud platform called Reckon for smart retail product analysis and price comparison. Established in 2017, Reckon utilizes machine learning algorithms, data fusion, and computer vision to provide retailers with advanced competitive intelligence. The platform aids retailers in tracking and optimizing their pricing strategies by leveraging artificial intelligence and image recognition technology. By addressing inefficiencies in competitive analysis, Reckon.ai offers tools that help retailers forecast potential revenue based on various factors, including demographics, competitive activity, and customer behavior. This innovative approach enables retailers to allocate products more effectively and improve their overall business performance.

WalliD, based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in online identification and authentication solutions. Founded in 2018, the company offers innovative tools for managing identities securely and privately. Its flagship products include ImportiD, a desktop application that extracts ID attributes from certified documents, and MyEtherID, a web application designed for encrypting and storing identities on a smart contract. WalliD serves as a global protocol for certified identity document transactions, allowing users to store their documents in Ethereum wallets. The protocol supports Certification Authorities and digital certificates issued through public key infrastructure, ensuring that all stored ID documents are verified by reliable entities. This framework enables safe and efficient validations for online services that require Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, facilitating a trustless verification process for users.

Tonic App S.A. is a technology company based in Porto, Portugal, that has developed a mobile application designed to enhance communication and collaboration among medical professionals. The application supports doctors by enabling messaging, sharing, and archiving of patient cases, as well as facilitating expert consultations and networking opportunities. It serves various stakeholders in the healthcare sector, including hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical associations, to connect medical doctors with their peers and relevant communities. Additionally, the application provides access to essential medical content, allows for the coordination of urgent procedures, and enables discussions on clinical cases. With features like video consultations, prescription tools, and clinical decision support resources, Tonic App aims to improve the efficiency of clinical practices and ultimately enhance patient outcomes. Established in 2016, the company is recognized for its commitment to quality and safety in its clinical algorithms.

Vawlt is a dynamic storage platform that simplifies the operation of multiple clouds while improving data security standards. The company is working in several technologies related to data security because we believe everyone is entitled to control and decide the destiny of their own data, and companies should be more responsible in handling such valuable, and personal, assets. Vawlt is a start-up from Lisbon, Portugal, founded by researchers from a very prolific R&D group - LASIGE - within the University of Lisbon.

FASTinov S.A., founded in 2013 and based in Matosinhos, Portugal, specializes in the development and marketing of innovative technology aimed at reducing the time required to obtain Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests. The company focuses on research and development, offering a patented technology that provides fast and reliable testing solutions, particularly in acute care environments. This approach addresses the critical need for timely and accurate diagnostic information in the healthcare sector, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Feedzai S.A. is a data science company based in Coimbra, Portugal, with an additional office in Hong Kong. Established in 2009, Feedzai specializes in providing business intelligence applications aimed at helping financial institutions, telecommunications, and utility sectors prevent, detect, and respond to fraud and financial crime. The company offers several key products, including FeedZai Pulse, which allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of vast data flows, and Data Science Studio, which enables users to create and manage predictive analytics models. Additionally, Feedzai Genome provides fraud investigators with tools to visualize and act upon financial crime patterns in real time. Feedzai's solutions are utilized by some of the world's largest banks and retailers, safeguarding trillions of dollars and enhancing customer experiences while addressing fraud prevention and anti-money laundering.

LaserLeap Tecnhologies was established to address the need for a painless method to deliver medicines through the skin, and promote faster and more effective treatments. Two decades of research with lasers and ultrasound led to a technology that combines affordable lasers with innovative materials, and is capable of permeabilizing the skin to medicines and cosmetics in a safe, painless and effective manner. Established on 2011 in Coimbra, Portugal, the company focuses in the skin permeation of cosmetics, anesthetics, drugs for skin cancer, vaccines and biotechnology drugs.

Ynvisible is an electronics company that specializes in the internet of things industry. It features and develops technological enablers of the IoT are enhancements in cloud computing infrastructure, wireless communications, microelectronics, and notably low power electronics. The company was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Setubal, Portugal.

Equigerminal is a veterinary company based in Cantanhede, Portugal, focused on developing and producing antiviral and biotechnological products for equine health. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in creating solutions for equine viral infections, including an antiviral treatment for Equine Infectious Anaemia virus. Additionally, Equigerminal is involved in the development of equine biomarkers aimed at identifying New Equine Virus (NEV) in horses. Their services support veterinarians, breeders, and horse owners in preventing the spread of infections and enhancing the ability of horses to combat viral diseases.

Feedzai S.A. is a data science company based in Coimbra, Portugal, with an additional office in Hong Kong. Established in 2009, Feedzai specializes in providing business intelligence applications aimed at helping financial institutions, telecommunications, and utility sectors prevent, detect, and respond to fraud and financial crime. The company offers several key products, including FeedZai Pulse, which allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of vast data flows, and Data Science Studio, which enables users to create and manage predictive analytics models. Additionally, Feedzai Genome provides fraud investigators with tools to visualize and act upon financial crime patterns in real time. Feedzai's solutions are utilized by some of the world's largest banks and retailers, safeguarding trillions of dollars and enhancing customer experiences while addressing fraud prevention and anti-money laundering.

BERD, founded in 2006 by Professor Pedro Pacheco, is a company based in Matosinhos, Portugal, focused on providing construction and engineering services. The firm specializes in the design and development of patented technologies for constructing bridges and viaduct structures, utilizing an innovative movable scaffolder that incorporates a lightweight, auto-adaptative prestressing system. This technology, known as the Organic Prestressing System (OPS), was developed by the OPS Group of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Oporto. Since its inception, BERD has embarked on a process of international expansion, currently operating in various countries, including Spain, France, Germany, and the United States, among others. The company aims to leverage its advanced engineering solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects globally.

Nutrigreen, established in 2009 by a skilled team, is a Portuguese company that specializes in producing and marketing fresh fruit derivatives. The company focuses on making fiber, vitamins, and nutrients an integral part of daily life through its innovative product offerings. Nutrigreen's range includes natural fruit juices, fruit and vegetable purées, fresh fruit bars, and natural antioxidants, all designed to align with contemporary food trends. With strong partnerships with major Portuguese and European distributors, Nutrigreen aims to promote a complete and balanced healthy diet, enabling consumers to maintain a healthy lifestyle through accessible and nutritious food options.

SousaCamp, SGPS, S.A. is a company based in Braganca, Portugal, specializing in the production and supply of mushrooms and other vegetables for the food industry and households. The company offers a diverse range of mushroom varieties, including white, pleurotus, shiitake, maroon, portobello, pie blue, seta de cardo, and enokitake, along with various organic vegetables. SousaCamp is dedicated to providing natural food products that are safe and beneficial for health, catering to the growing demand for organic and wholesome food options.

Coreworks® S.A. is a leading provider of Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) for multi-standard multimedia such as DTV, IPTV, portable audio players, and mobile internet devices. Our products have been implemented in a wide variety of technologies, for more than 30 customers worldwide. Our products include digital audio encoders and decoders such as Dolby Digital, Advanced Audio Coding (AAC and AAC+), MPEG1/2 Layers 1/2, digital audio interfaces such as SPDIF/AES-EBU, TDM, I2S, and asynchronous sample rate converters. Coreworks' products rely on the SideWorks™ patent pending technology for automatically creating pre-silicon configurable and post-silicon reconfigurable hardware accelerators. Our solutions achieve three to five times more efficiency in terms of silicon area and power consumption, compared to the competition. Coreworks was founded in 2001 by two professors of the Technical University of Lisbon (IST) doing research on Reconfigurable Computing at the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering R&D (INESC-ID). The company received an A-series investment round from Espírito Santo Ventures in 2006, and three R&D grants from the Portuguese government. Its complex technology is still undergoing developments.

Global Active is a Portuguese holding company that oversees a group of businesses focused on various sectors, including agriculture, cattle breeding, and forest planning. The company aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of these industries through specialized projects. Additionally, it provides professional home care services to improve health outcomes for patients. These services encompass live-in caregivers, respite care, and subsidized home care delivered by foreign-trained nurses and nursing aides with extensive experience in elderly care. By offering a combination of agricultural and health-related services, Global Active addresses essential needs in both sectors.

Vortal is a leading G2B2B (Government to Business to Business) eMarketplace operator, serving more than 50,000 companies and 2,000 contracting authorities in 3 continents. The company was founded in 2000 with a mission “to help our clients buying better and selling more", to achieve superior performance” in a high performance collaborative cloud-based solution. Vortal supports its customers through its offices in Portugal, Spain, UK and the Czech Republic , with a team of highly-motivated people from 7 nationalities. Business foundation has been built on becoming the leader in Portugal, both in the Private and Public markets regarding electronic procurement. Since 2010, Vortal has been consecutively distinguished as one of "100 best companies to work in Portugal", in a survey carried out by “Accenture" and "Exame" magazine. In 2011, the Association of Electronic Commerce and Interactive Advertising distinguished Vortal as the "Best B2B e-commerce website". At an International level, Vortal was included in the Deloitte “Technology fast growing 500 EMEA ranking” and recognized by Gartner regarding expertise and capabilities, namely in the publications “Strategies for Public-Sector Investment in Procurement Applications" and "Cool Vendors in Procurement Applications".