Building Global Innovators (BGI)
ABOUT BUILDING GLOBAL INNOVATORS (BGI)
Building Global Innovators (BGI) is a Lisbon-based accelerator and venture capital investor founded in 2010, backed by 12 Portuguese universities. It works at the pre-seed and seed stages, turning academic research into startups across deep tech, cleantech, and sustainability. BGI has made 110 investments with six exits, and has accelerated 335 startups with a reported 70% survival rate; its alumni have collectively raised €660M. Portfolio and alumni companies include Sword Health, Feedzai, Movvo, and Veniam. Building Global Innovators is led by CEO Gonçalo Amorim, CFO Ricardo Nunes, and Director of Operations João Rabaça. As a university-backed venture builder, BGI bridges research from Portugal's academic institutions and early-stage company creation.
INVESTMENT THESIS
University-backed deep tech accelerator. Turns academic research from 12 Portuguese universities into startups in deep tech, cleantech, and sustainability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does Building Global Innovators (BGI) invest at?
Building Global Innovators (BGI) invests at Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Building Global Innovators (BGI) invest in?
Building Global Innovators (BGI) focuses on Deep Tech, Cleantech, Sustainability.
Where is Building Global Innovators (BGI) based?
Building Global Innovators (BGI) is a Accelerator / VC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2010.
Who are the partners at Building Global Innovators (BGI)?
Key people at Building Global Innovators (BGI) include Gonçalo Amorim (CEO), Ricardo Nunes (CFO), João Rabaça (Director of Operations).
What companies has Building Global Innovators (BGI) invested in?
Building Global Innovators (BGI)'s portfolio includes Sword Health, Feedzai, Movvo, Veniam.
How do I contact or pitch Building Global Innovators (BGI)?
You can reach Building Global Innovators (BGI) via their website (bgi.pt). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.