Fibersail
Venture Round in 2024
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.
Vertequip
Venture Round in 2024
Vertequip is a manufacturer of industrial equipment focused on enhancing safety and productivity for tasks performed at heights. Founded in 2011 and based in Chamusca, Portugal, the company offers a range of innovative products designed for various applications, including façade access for buildings and customized platforms for shaft access. Its product lineup includes S.T.E.P. No Limits, S.T.E.P. 4Two, S.T.E.P. Freedom for vertical mobility in tall structures or mine pits, S.T.E.P. Wind for maintenance on wind towers, and S.T.E.P. Offshore for challenging tasks in extreme conditions. Additionally, Vertequip provides solutions for confined spaces and other specialized environments, catering primarily to clients in the construction, mining, and energy sectors.
Enline is a global leader in Digital Twin technology specifically designed for power grids. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the design, construction, and operation of power systems throughout their entire life cycle. Enline's innovative solutions allow for predictive and real-time monitoring, fault detection, and system optimization without the need for physical sensors, which significantly reduces operational costs while increasing asset efficiency and reliability. Their technology can be deployed quickly and remotely, making it accessible to a diverse range of sectors including transmission system operators, distribution system operators, power generation, industry, mining, and insurance. With a presence on five continents, Enline serves a broad clientele, including energy companies, industrial firms, banks, and international insurance providers. The company maintains offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Peru, and has representatives in over 25 countries, reflecting its commitment to global service and innovation.
Fibersail
Seed Round in 2022
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.
Enline is a global leader in Digital Twin technology specifically designed for power grids. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the design, construction, and operation of power systems throughout their entire life cycle. Enline's innovative solutions allow for predictive and real-time monitoring, fault detection, and system optimization without the need for physical sensors, which significantly reduces operational costs while increasing asset efficiency and reliability. Their technology can be deployed quickly and remotely, making it accessible to a diverse range of sectors including transmission system operators, distribution system operators, power generation, industry, mining, and insurance. With a presence on five continents, Enline serves a broad clientele, including energy companies, industrial firms, banks, and international insurance providers. The company maintains offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Peru, and has representatives in over 25 countries, reflecting its commitment to global service and innovation.
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.
Fibersail
Seed Round in 2019
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.
Vertequip
Seed Round in 2018
Vertequip is a manufacturer of industrial equipment focused on enhancing safety and productivity for tasks performed at heights. Founded in 2011 and based in Chamusca, Portugal, the company offers a range of innovative products designed for various applications, including façade access for buildings and customized platforms for shaft access. Its product lineup includes S.T.E.P. No Limits, S.T.E.P. 4Two, S.T.E.P. Freedom for vertical mobility in tall structures or mine pits, S.T.E.P. Wind for maintenance on wind towers, and S.T.E.P. Offshore for challenging tasks in extreme conditions. Additionally, Vertequip provides solutions for confined spaces and other specialized environments, catering primarily to clients in the construction, mining, and energy sectors.
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.
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.