Portugal Ventures

Portugal Ventures, established in 2012, is a Portuguese venture capital firm headquartered in Porto. It invests in early-stage (pre-seed, seed, and series A) companies across diverse sectors such as technology (including AI, IoT, and robotics), healthcare (therapeutics and digital health), and tourism. The firm focuses on innovative, scientific, and technology-based companies, aiming to stimulate the Portuguese economy and support their global expansion.

Maria Almeida

Investment Manager

Nuno de Almeida

Investment Manager

Miguel Barbosa

Investment Director

Miguel Botto

Investment Director

António Nabais Carvalho

Director

Patrícia Costa Ph.D

Investment Manager

Pedro Cunha

Investment Manager

Afonso Granate Fernandes

Investment Manager

Fernando Ferreira

Investment Manager

Rui Ferreira

Executive Vice President

Adelina Figueiredo

Investment Manager and ICT Manager

Teresa Fiúza

Executive Vice President

Pedro Grilo

Investment Manager

Nuno Macedo

Investment Manager

Antonio Martinez

Investment Manager

Adão Oliveira

Investment Manager

Filomena Pastor

Investment Director

João Pereira

Investment Director

Pedro Quelhas

Investment Manager

Joana Rocha

Investment Manager

Sílvia Silva

Investment Manager

Helena Taveira

Investment Manager

Ana Xavier

Senior Investment Manager

Past deals in Hotel

Yon Living

Seed Round in 2024
Yon Living is a next-generation hotel brand focused on shared living experiences for individuals who can live and work remotely. The company offers a unique working environment that blends adventure, community, and productivity. Through a web-based platform and a mobile application, Yon Living enables users to search for homes, book and manage their stays, and connect with other users in a community forum. This approach provides clients with the flexibility and resources needed for remote work in diverse locations, fostering a sense of community among like-minded individuals.

HiJiffy

Venture Round in 2023
HiJiffy is a developer of an innovative guest communication platform that centralizes and automates hotel customer service activities. Used daily in over 1,400 hotels across 30 countries, the platform integrates advanced technology to streamline communication and enhance guest engagement. By utilizing artificial intelligence, HiJiffy enables hotels to provide personalized experiences and ensure instant responses 24/7, significantly increasing automation rates, which average around 80%. This robust solution not only improves customer satisfaction but also helps hotels attract younger generations and boost direct bookings, addressing the increasingly complex communication needs of guests.

Unlock Boutique Hotels

Seed Round in 2023
Unlock Boutique Hotels is a hotel management company founded in 2016 and based in Porto, Portugal. Specializing in small to medium-sized hotels, the company focuses on delivering unique and culturally authentic experiences to its guests. It operates a portfolio of boutique hotels that cater to various needs, including accommodations for weddings, meetings, events, and conferences, alongside in-house dining options. As a subsidiary of NEWMARK Hotels (Pty) Ltd, Unlock Boutique Hotels emphasizes excellence in hospitality while providing detailed information about stays in its distinctive locations across Portugal.

The Independente Collective

Series A in 2021
The Independente Collective is a hospitality group that specializes in creating innovative hybrid hotel and hostel properties. Its mission is to offer travelers authentic and unique experiences through a diverse collection of accommodations, including hostels, suites, and hotels. Each property is thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy all that the city has to offer. By focusing on creativity and originality, The Independente Collective aims to redefine the travel experience for its clientele.

Sleep & Nature

Venture Round in 2021
Sleep & Nature is a company based in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, specializing in the construction and development of leisure and wellness facilities. It operates a hotel property that features a range of accommodation units and amenities designed to promote holistic health and well-being. The company's approach emphasizes the balance between the natural environment and human wellness, offering a unique blend of leisure tourism and holistic wellness services. Through its facilities, Sleep & Nature aims to alleviate stress and address sleeping issues, providing guests with a serene and restorative experience in a tranquil setting.

HiJiffy

Seed Round in 2020
HiJiffy is a developer of an innovative guest communication platform that centralizes and automates hotel customer service activities. Used daily in over 1,400 hotels across 30 countries, the platform integrates advanced technology to streamline communication and enhance guest engagement. By utilizing artificial intelligence, HiJiffy enables hotels to provide personalized experiences and ensure instant responses 24/7, significantly increasing automation rates, which average around 80%. This robust solution not only improves customer satisfaction but also helps hotels attract younger generations and boost direct bookings, addressing the increasingly complex communication needs of guests.

Fülhaus

Seed Round in 2020
Fülhaus, founded in 2015 by CEO Andria Santos and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, specializes in providing comprehensive furnishing solutions for hotels, short-term rentals, and residential properties. The company offers an AI-powered interior design platform that streamlines the process of furnishing and decorating spaces through rapid sourcing, curation, installation, and photography. Initially focused on the hospitality sector, Fülhaus expanded its services in 2020 to include the residential market, introducing personalized turnkey interior design packages known as "Haus-in-a-Box." These offerings enable clients to efficiently create stylish and functional environments tailored to their needs. By optimizing the design experience, Fülhaus helps clients enhance the accommodation experience for their guests.

XLR8 Revenue Management

Seed Round in 2019
XLR8 Revenue Management specializes in enhancing the profitability of hotels and boutiques by providing tailored revenue management strategies. The company has developed an innovative revenue management system that acts as a strategic assistant, helping hospitality businesses forecast occupancy and optimize sales pricing and room availability. This platform simplifies complex processes, previously accessible mainly to large hotel chains, enabling all types of hotels to address their daily operational needs effectively. By focusing on maximizing revenue growth through improved efficiency and innovation, XLR8 aims to empower its clients to achieve better financial outcomes.

Great Hotels of the World

Seed Round in 2018
Great Hotels of the World is a renowned sales and marketing representation company for upscale independent hotels. They provide hotel sales and marketing alliances, sales, marketing, technology, and upscale independent hotels.

Doinn

Seed Round in 2016
Doinn, S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in developing a platform that connects short-term rental properties with essential services such as housekeeping, laundry, and check-in support. The company's technology empowers cleaning and linen companies to manage their operations efficiently by providing tools for scheduling, dispatching cleaners, tracking job progress, and communicating via the Doinn app. Additionally, it offers intelligent operation indicators that help monitor time and costs, predict linen needs, and forecast cleaning hours. This enables property managers and service providers to scale their businesses, save time, and enhance overall performance.

B-Guest

Seed Round in 2015
B-Guest is a guest engagement platform designed to enhance the connection between hotels and their guests. The company specializes in providing innovative services that integrate seamlessly with hotel property management systems. B-Guest's offerings include automated check-in and check-out processes, which streamline operations and reduce paper usage, thereby saving time and costs for hotels while improving guest satisfaction. Additionally, the platform facilitates in-stay marketing campaigns, automating communication with guests through multiple channels such as email, SMS, and push notifications. B-Guest also features a mobile concierge service, allowing guests to access and request hotel services via a dedicated app or web interface. This comprehensive approach not only enhances the guest experience but also enables hotels to gather real-time feedback, mitigating the risk of negative reviews on social media.

Serafim Silva

Venture Round in 2011
Serafim Silva is a hotel management and accommodation in Nazaré.

Convent of Espinheiro

Venture Round in 2008
Convent of Espinheiro is a hotel that hosts meetings and gatherings. The company is based in Evora, Portugal.
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