Start Ventures
ABOUT START VENTURES
Start Ventures is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that invests at the seed and Series A stages in fintech, insurtech, and cybersecurity. It takes a selective approach with a concentrated portfolio, and has made 35 investments with 4 exits to date. Notable portfolio companies include ClaimSorted, Frank, Zango, and Ethiack, alongside Coverflex, Habit, LOQR, Zego, Elucidate, Fraudio, Youverse, WealthKernel, Countingup, Kirontech, Claims Carbon, WeatherPromise, and Anansi. The holdings reflect a clear thesis around financial and insurance infrastructure and security: employee benefits with Coverflex, identity verification with LOQR and Youverse, offensive security with Ethiack, and claims and underwriting technology with ClaimSorted, Zango, and WeatherPromise. Start Ventures is led by Executive Director João Freire de Andrade, with João Menano serving as Venture Partner. From its Lisbon base, the firm backs early-stage B2B teams across fintech, insurtech, and cybersecurity.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Focused investor in fintech, insurtech, and cybersecurity. Selective approach with concentrated portfolio.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does Start Ventures invest at?
Start Ventures invests at Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Start Ventures invest in?
Start Ventures focuses on FinTech, InsurTech, Cybersecurity.
Where is Start Ventures based?
Start Ventures is a VC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2016.
Who are the partners at Start Ventures?
Key people at Start Ventures include João Freire de Andrade (Executive Director), João Menano (Venture Partner).
What companies has Start Ventures invested in?
Start Ventures's portfolio includes LOQR, Habit, Coverflex, Zego, Elucidate, Fraudio, Youverse, Claims Carbon, among others.
How do I contact or pitch Start Ventures?
You can reach Start Ventures via their website (startventures.vc). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.