Semapa Next

Semapa Next is a corporate venture capital firm founded in 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. It is backed by Semapa, a Portuguese industrial holding company, and focuses on investing in European-based companies that aspire to become global category leaders. The firm adopts a sector-agnostic approach, primarily investing at the Series A stage. Semapa Next aims to be a long-term partner to exceptional teams, providing not only capital but also access to a global network of experts, leadership coaching, and operational support. With a team of nine professionals, they leverage their expertise in Sales & Marketing, Talent, Finance, and M&A to help portfolio companies grow and succeed.

Semapa Next adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to a vast network of industry experts, leadership coaching, and support in senior talent recruitment. Additionally, the firm assists in optimizing financial processes, enabling companies to scale effectively and efficiently.