Laika Ventures
ABOUT LAIKA VENTURES
Laika Ventures is described as Portugal's first AI venture studio, based in Braga and founded in 2024. Rather than only investing, Laika Ventures co-builds AI companies from the ground up, providing a $100K AI tools grant, technical resources, hands-on co-founding support, and access to an Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme. Its founders have built more than 200 products, and the studio reports 45 investments, 12 exits, and 1 IPO, with its portfolio having raised €145M in total. Notable companies include Tally, Reach, WiseWorld, Sandclock, and Dazzl, alongside a broad roster spanning Coverflex, Nutrium, Barkyn, Decipad, Talent Protocol, and Bhout, plus acquired companies Utrust, Union, and Bepro. Laika Ventures invests at Pre-Seed and Seed within AI and venture-studio models. The team is led by Managing Partner Ricardo Macedo, with Sandra Leonor as Head of Operations, combining capital, tooling, and technical co-founding for AI founders building out of northern Portugal.
INVESTMENT THESIS
AI venture studio that co-builds companies rather than just investing. Provides $100K in AI tools, technical resources, and hands-on co-founding support.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does Laika Ventures invest at?
Laika Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Laika Ventures invest in?
Laika Ventures focuses on AI, Venture Studio.
Where is Laika Ventures based?
Laika Ventures is a Venture Studio based in Braga, Portugal, founded in 2024.
Who are the partners at Laika Ventures?
Key people at Laika Ventures include Ricardo Macedo (Managing Partner), Sandra Leonor (Head of Operations).
What companies has Laika Ventures invested in?
Laika Ventures's portfolio includes Tally, Reach, Savearth, Nilo, WiseWorld, Dazzl, Dojo AI, Sandclock, among others.
How do I contact or pitch Laika Ventures?
You can reach Laika Ventures via their website (laikaventures.co). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.