Portugal Ventures manages several Venture Capital Funds dedicated to the creation and initial development of technology-based companies.

Start-up target companies:

• Leading Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), certified as such by IAPMEI, in the initial phase of their life cycle.
• Excludes financial restructuring projects.

Eligibility:

• Differentiated and innovative products and/or business models.
• Projects which represent a clear business opportunity and which have high growth potential.
• Projects with added economic value and with expected solid financial returns.
• Projects which are, preferably, syndicated by other venture capitalists and/or 'business angels' investors.

Evaluation process:

• Evaluation of go-to-market Business Plans and other key elements such as technological feasibility and market readiness studies.
• An assessment is made by Portugal Ventures, supported by both national and international expert advisors.
• Maximum investment amount of up to €2,500,000 per company.