WISENEXT
ABOUT WISENEXT
WISENEXT is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that describes its model as "smart capital," pairing funding with strategic guidance and focusing on companies with a societal impact angle. It invests at pre-seed and seed stage in software, AI, and internet businesses, and has made 19 investments to date. WISENEXT's portfolio includes restaurant-booking company BestTables — which became part of TheFork — retail-AI startup Reckon.ai, media-measurement firm Mindprober, and payments company Paycritical, alongside Hi Interactive, Pleez, Hunter, and REATIA. The firm was founded by Paulo Moreira Santos, who serves as Managing Partner. More information is available at wisenext.net.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Invests in software and AI companies with a societal impact angle. Offers strategic guidance alongside capital.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does WISENEXT invest at?
WISENEXT invests at Seed, Pre-Seed stages.
What sectors does WISENEXT invest in?
WISENEXT focuses on Software, AI, Internet.
Where is WISENEXT based?
WISENEXT is a VC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2016.
Who are the partners at WISENEXT?
Key people at WISENEXT include Paulo Moreira Santos (Founder and Managing Partner).
What companies has WISENEXT invested in?
WISENEXT's portfolio includes Hi Interactive, BestTables, Mobrand, Prodflow, PC Clinic, Mindprober, REATIA, Hunter, among others.
Can I invest in WISENEXT's funds as an external investor?
WISENEXT raises its funds from external investors (LPs). No open subscription window is publicly announced right now — prospective LPs are typically onboarded when the next fund is raised.
How do I contact or pitch WISENEXT?
You can reach WISENEXT via their website (wisenext.net). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.