Portugal Ventures

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.

Maria João Almeida

Investor

Miguel Barbosa

Investment Director

Miguel Botto

Investment Director

António Nabais Carvalho

Director

Patrícia Costa Ph.D

Investment Manager

Past deals in Azores

Azores Touch

Venture Round in 2019
Azores Touch is a tourism-focused business established in 2017 by Sérgio Cota. Based in the Azores, it offers comprehensive holiday planning services, including local accommodation rentals, car hire, and a wide array of land and sea-based activities. The company's mission is to provide tourists with a complete and remarkable experience during their stay in the Azores, ensuring memorable vacations through its extensive network of tourism partners.

Cereal Games

Venture Round in 2019
Cereal Games is a technology development company based in the Azores, founded in 2014, that focuses on creating serious games, particularly in the realms of education, advertising, and health. The company specializes in the development of educational games and gamification scenarios, utilizing advanced technologies such as augmented reality, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Cereal Games collaborates with local authorities, schools, museums, and scientific observation centers to design engaging and impactful games that enhance learning and awareness. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to meet the specific needs of its clients by providing tailored gaming experiences that serve educational and informational purposes.

Asinus Atlanticus

Seed Round in 2014
Asinus Atlanticus, Lda. is a company based in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, specializing in the manufacture, processing, packaging, and exportation of lyophilized donkey milk. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on preserving the Asinine breed of donkeys while ensuring the nutritional properties of donkey milk are maintained through its lyophilization process. By offering this unique product, Asinus Atlanticus contributes to biodiversity preservation and provides consumers with a naturally rich milk known for its rejuvenating properties.
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