Investors in Ar

They are on a mission to redefine industries and create new categories. As an entrepreneurial investor, active owner, and operational partner, they support challenger companies in Europe and the US. With a permanent capital structure, they invest to rapidly scale future market leaders in healthcare, software, marketplaces, and climate tech. They back ideas, founders, and companies that simplify everyday life globally. They invest in products and services that offer better choices and solutions to pressing issues. Committed to creating long-term value, they engage at all stages of a company’s growth journey.

Creandum, founded after the dotcom bubble and having thrived through the 2008/9 economic crisis, continues to invest steadily despite recent market conditions, believing top founders can emerge anytime. They've witnessed significant growth in the European tech market over 20 years. Now, they proudly announce the closing of Creandum VII, a €500m fund to support Europe's top Seed and Series A startups. Their disciplined, generalist approach focuses on partnering with the best entrepreneurs to build future global, category-defining companies.

Tejo Ventures is a diversified investment fund based in Lisbon, Portugal. Their Portugal Golden Visa fund is investing in the world's transition to a clean energy future.

Venture Catalysts specializes in creating startups from technological and scientific projects. They support visionary researchers and entrepreneurs, using their expertise to develop high-potential ventures. With a hands-on approach, they focus on high-tech areas like agriculture, biotechnology, energy, health, materials, and software, turning innovative technologies into global market solutions.

Hangar X incubates and invests in disruptive technology companies worldwide, providing deep operational support to entrepreneurs. They focus on creating transparent, long-term value for investors and have a strong portfolio of successful investments and exits. Their pillars include innovation, integrity, community, versatility, and authenticity.

Wisenext is primarily devoted to local sustainable digital businesses having creative, innovative and differentiated projects, with a high potential of scalability, driven by a born global mindset and cutting edge technology.

M4 Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that assist business organizations with investment management and PE funds.

PATHENA is a Venture Capital Firm renowned for propelling the success of Information Technology and Digital Health companies. They focus on boosting disruptive business ideas through a highly reputable management team. Their diverse portfolio includes companies offering innovative solutions in corporate merchandising, intelligent transport, and medical care, emphasizing their commitment to transformative technologies

Critical Ventures is a venture capital firm led by tech entrepreneurs, investing in disruptive deep tech software companies across IoT, AI, cybersecurity, and more. They provide more than just funding, offering hands-on expertise and fostering organic growth without relying on continuous funding rounds. As part of a broader technology ecosystem, they support their portfolio with a robust network of resources and talent.

LC Ventures, founded in 2015, partners with forward-looking founders at pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on innovative tech companies with software-only solutions. With over €100M under management and 50+ portfolio companies, they provide strategic and operational support, leveraging a network of industry leaders. Their investments span multiple funds, targeting various regions in Portugal, with a hands-on approach to scaling businesses

33N is a European VC specializing in B2B cybersecurity and infrastructure software exclusively, the latter including segments such as developer tools, cloud infrastructure, data infrastructure and AI/ML tools. With deep domain expertise, they provide direct and indirect market access through a network of CISOs, CTOs, and tech executives. 33N invests in Series A and B rounds, focusing on companies with proven technology and high growth potential.