Beta Capital
ABOUT BETA CAPITAL
Beta Capital is one of Portugal's pioneer venture firms, founded in 2003 and operating across Porto and Lisbon. It invests at seed stage with tickets of €250K to €1M, focusing on deep tech and biotech alongside software, communications, and wireless technologies. Its most recent vehicle is BETA BEAT I, a €20M fund launched in February 2026. Across 12 investments, Beta Capital has backed Nutrium, PFx Biotech, The Loop Co., Vawlt, and Azitek, plus biotech and industrial names such as Stemmatters, Immunethep, Nuada, Cell4Food, and Nonius. Its exit HeartGenetics was acquired. The firm is led by Founder and Managing Partner Roberto Branco, with Co-Founder and Partner Carlos Rocha and partners Jorge Freitas Nunes and Francisco Pereira Branco. As one of the longest-running VCs in the country, Beta Capital combines more than two decades of activity with a science-heavy portfolio spanning life sciences, cloud infrastructure, and connected-device technology.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Seed investor in deep tech, biotech, software, and communications. One of the longest-running VCs in Portugal.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does Beta Capital invest at?
Beta Capital invests at Seed stage.
What is Beta Capital's typical ticket size?
Beta Capital typically writes cheques of €250K–€1M.
What sectors does Beta Capital invest in?
Beta Capital focuses on VoIP, Software, Wireless.
Where is Beta Capital based?
Beta Capital is a VC based in Porto / Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2003.
Who are the partners at Beta Capital?
Key people at Beta Capital include Roberto Branco (Founder & Managing Partner), Carlos Rocha (Co-Founder & Partner), Jorge Freitas Nunes (Partner), Francisco Pereira Branco (Partner).
What companies has Beta Capital invested in?
Beta Capital's portfolio includes Ambilab, Biopremier, Stemmatters, Bullet Solutions, Nonius, Zen8 (Zwim), Delox, PFx Biotech, among others.
How do I contact or pitch Beta Capital?
You can reach Beta Capital via their website (betacapital.pt). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.