MAZE Impact
ABOUT MAZE IMPACT
MAZE Impact is a Lisbon-based impact venture capital firm and social finance intermediary founded in 2013. It manages around €45M and invests €100K to €1M at pre-seed, seed, and Series A in companies with measurable social and environmental impact across impact, social finance, and sustainability themes. MAZE Impact has made 60 investments with 1 exit, and also runs the Maze X accelerator, an impact accelerator programme. A new €25M health and climate impact fund is being launched in 2026. Its portfolio includes GoParity, a sustainable investment platform, and UpHill Health, alongside Origin by Ocean, Umami Bioworks, Connect Earth, Samara, FlexSea, Exogenus Therapeutics, and Your Juno, spanning blue biotech, climate data, cultivated food, and health. The firm is led by Founder and CEO António Miguel, with Partners Rita Casimiro, Sofia Queiroz, and Luís Fonseca. MAZE Impact combines early-stage investment with structured impact measurement and acceleration.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Combines investment with impact accelerator (Maze X). Invests in companies with measurable social and environmental impact. €100K-€1M range.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does MAZE Impact invest at?
MAZE Impact invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is MAZE Impact's typical ticket size?
MAZE Impact typically writes cheques of €100K–€1M.
What sectors does MAZE Impact invest in?
MAZE Impact focuses on Impact, Social Finance, Sustainability.
Where is MAZE Impact based?
MAZE Impact is a VC (Impact) based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2013.
Who are the partners at MAZE Impact?
Key people at MAZE Impact include António Miguel (Founder & CEO), Rita Casimiro (Partner), Sofia Queiroz (Partner), Luís Fonseca (Partner).
What companies has MAZE Impact invested in?
MAZE Impact's portfolio includes Pollen, coobi, Blend, ParaStruct, Biorce, Beans, Samara, Umami Bioworks, among others.
How much does MAZE Impact manage?
MAZE Impact manages €45M in assets / fund commitments.
How do I contact or pitch MAZE Impact?
You can reach MAZE Impact via their website (maze-impact.com). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.