Caixa Capital

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.

Rui Jerónimo

Investment Manager

Sergio Merino

Investment Manager

Walter Palma

Investment Manager

Pedro Rangel

President and Chairman

Past deals in Lisbon

Prodsmart

Seed Round in 2019
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.

Prodsmart

Seed Round in 2018
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.

Unbabel

Series B in 2018
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.

Unbabel

Series A in 2016
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.

C2C NewCap

Seed Round in 2016
C2C NewCap, founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro, is a Lisbon-based manufacturer specializing in the production of supercapacitors designed for efficient electrical energy storage. The company focuses on developing next-generation devices that utilize proprietary electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte, which contribute to a low environmental impact. C2C NewCap aims to provide clients with energy storage solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce overall environmental and operational costs.

Prodsmart

Seed Round in 2016
Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a Portuguese company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing analytics, management, and optimization software for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. The company offers a comprehensive tracking system that enables factories to eliminate paperwork and collect real-time data through the use of smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides functionalities such as shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, custom reports, and real-time alerts. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, textiles, and industrial manufacturing, among others. The company’s clients include notable firms such as Mitsubishi and Componor, reflecting its commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing processes.

Uniplaces

Series A in 2015
Uniplaces Limited operates an online marketplace that connects students with accommodation providers, streamlining the process of booking student housing. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company serves multiple cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, Milan, Rome, Lisbon, Porto, London, Berlin, and Valencia. By offering a platform for both individuals seeking housing and those looking to list their properties, Uniplaces aims to simplify the experience of finding suitable accommodation for students studying abroad. The company is dedicated to establishing a trusted global brand in the student accommodation market, enhancing the booking experience and ensuring that both students and accommodation providers receive excellent service.

Unbabel

Seed Round in 2015
Unbabel Inc., established in 2013, specializes in online translation services. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Pittsburgh, and Lisbon, the company combines machine translation with human editing to facilitate global business communication. Unbabel translates user-generated content like emails, wikis, and forums, offering solutions for customer service, tickets, and chat. Its services enable enterprises to serve customers in their native languages, bridging language barriers and fostering multilingual understanding.

MagniFinance

Seed Round in 2015
MagniFinance is a financial technology company based in Lisbon, Portugal, that provides an online platform for cash flow prediction and management tailored for small and midsize businesses. Founded in March 2015 by Andre Silva, Diogo Nesbitt, and Jorge Rodrigues dos Santos, the company offers a comprehensive financial management solution that includes features for billing, document management, and certified invoicing. Its platform enables users to create invoices that are recognized by the tax authority, capture and organize banking transactions, and efficiently manage their financial documents. Additionally, MagniFinance utilizes technology to process information from images of invoices, allowing clients to track the status of payments and maintain an organized accounting system.

PLUX wireless biosignals S.A.

Seed Round in 2013
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A. is a company that specializes in the development of biosignal monitoring platforms, utilizing wearable body sensors, wireless connectivity, algorithms, and software applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, with an additional office in Lisbon, PLUX offers a range of products tailored for researchers, physiotherapists, and industries worldwide. Its offerings include biosignalsplux, a toolkit for collecting and analyzing biosignal data; BITalino, designed for learning and prototyping applications using body signals; physioplux, focused on enhancing patient recovery in physiotherapy; and ergoplux, which assists ergonomics teams in preventing workplace injuries. Additionally, the company develops custom biosignal solutions, engages in clinical trials, and converts laboratory prototypes into market-ready products, thus supporting diverse applications in education, research, and healthcare.

PLUX wireless biosignals S.A.

Seed Round in 2011
PLUX wireless biosignals S.A. is a company that specializes in the development of biosignal monitoring platforms, utilizing wearable body sensors, wireless connectivity, algorithms, and software applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal, with an additional office in Lisbon, PLUX offers a range of products tailored for researchers, physiotherapists, and industries worldwide. Its offerings include biosignalsplux, a toolkit for collecting and analyzing biosignal data; BITalino, designed for learning and prototyping applications using body signals; physioplux, focused on enhancing patient recovery in physiotherapy; and ergoplux, which assists ergonomics teams in preventing workplace injuries. Additionally, the company develops custom biosignal solutions, engages in clinical trials, and converts laboratory prototypes into market-ready products, thus supporting diverse applications in education, research, and healthcare.
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