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Founded in 2003, Beta Capital is an independent venture capital firm based in Porto, Portugal. The firm manages a portfolio of 7 companies and typically invests between €250,000 and €1 million. It operates under the Principles of Responsible Investment, emphasizing sustainability in its funding approach.
Beta Capital invests in early-stage technology-based startups across sectors such as AI, healthcare, biotech, and SaaS. The firm provides funding from the MVP and proof-of-concept phases to scaling operations globally, with investments ranging from €250,000 to €1 million.
Notable portfolio companies include Alfama, a pharmaceutical company that exited in 2018; Ambilab, which provided environmental testing services and exited in 2013; and Aquacria, specializing in aquaculture systems, which exited in 2012. Other companies include Azitek, a logistics digitalization spin-off from Porto University (Entry Year: 2024), Biosurfit, known for its blood testing technology (Entry Year: 2006), and Bullet Solutions, a SaaS company developing scheduling software (Entry Year: 2014).
To pitch Beta Capital, submit your proposal through their contact form at https://betacapital.pt/contacts/ or email your deck to invest@betacapital.pt.
As of October 2023, Beta Capital has expanded its portfolio with investments in companies like Zen8 (Zwim) and Delox. They also launched a new initiative called BETA BEAT I, indicating ongoing engagement in the startup ecosystem.
Yes, Beta Capital often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage startups where they can provide both funding and advisory support.
Beta Capital is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth potential and align with their sustainability principles.
While specific fund size details are not disclosed, Beta Capital typically invests between €250,000 and €1 million in each startup.
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