MSM
ABOUT MSM
MSM is a Lisbon-based impact venture capital firm founded in 2018, managing €45M across 28 investments. It invests from pre-seed through Series A, writing tickets of €500K to €1M in businesses where impact and profit are integrated, spanning health tech, fashion, insuretech, and climate. MSM backs technology addressing health, climate, and social challenges, with a portfolio that includes GoParity, UpHill Health, Biorce, Samara, Yurtle, Connect Earth, Orbital Materials, Thrift+, Nui Care, Iconoclass, and tl;dv. The firm is led by Managing Partner António Miguel, with Partners Henry Wigan and Alex Pitt. Its cross-border reach connects Portuguese impact investing with startups across Europe, from climate accounting and sustainable finance to elderly care and circular fashion. By combining early-stage capital with a thesis that treats measurable impact and commercial returns as complementary rather than competing goals, MSM positions itself as one of Portugal's dedicated impact-focused venture investors.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Impact VC backing technology solutions for health, climate, and social challenges. Invests from pre-seed through Series A in businesses where impact and profit are integrated.
INVESTMENT DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does MSM invest at?
MSM invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is MSM's typical ticket size?
MSM typically writes cheques of €500K–€1M.
What sectors does MSM invest in?
MSM focuses on Health Tech, Fashion, InsureTech, Climate.
Where is MSM based?
MSM is a VC (Impact) based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018.
Who are the partners at MSM?
Key people at MSM include António Miguel (Managing Partner), Henry Wigan (Partner), Alex Pitt (Partner).
What companies has MSM invested in?
MSM's portfolio includes Pollen, Biorce, Samara, Yurtle, Win-Win, Maven, Orbital Materials, Uplink, among others.
How much does MSM manage?
MSM manages €45M in assets / fund commitments.
How do I contact or pitch MSM?
You can reach MSM via their website (msm.vc). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.