A scaling program exclusively designed for Portugal Ventures’ portfolio
VentureUp is an intensive 5-module program powered by Unicorn Factory Lisboa and designed for startups preparing for their next phase of growth. Through practical workshops, one-to-one mentoring and direct access to experienced founders, investors and operators, participants strengthen their commercial strategy, leadership capabilities, fundraising readiness and international expansion plans – leaving the programme with a clear roadmap for scaling.
5 MODULES – HYBRID FORMAT

October 15
LEADERSHIP, CULTURE & HIRING
Masterclass + Office Hours ● Steve Cadigan
📍In person @ Unicorn Factory Lisboa

November 3rd
PRODUCT STRATEGY & AI
Workshop ● João Tiago Ascensão
📍Online session

November 25
SALES & GO-TO-MARKET
Masterclass + Founder Case Study ● André Santos
📍In person @ Unicorn Factory Lisboa

December 11
INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION & STRATEGY
Workshop ● Miguel Alves Ribeiro
📍Online session

January 8
FUNDRAISING MASTERCLASS
Workshop + Pitch ● François Mazoudier
📍Online session






