Lurdes Gramaxo: "Lack of money limits entrepreneurship, but having too much money isn't good either. Mistakes are made because of an excess of available funds"
Which will be the next Portuguese unicorn, and which sector will produce it? The guest in this episode of the podcast “O CEO é o limite” (The CEO Is the Limit) says there are several high-potential companies in Portugal. Not all will reach unicorn status, but Lurdes Gramaxo, partner at Bynd Venture Capital and president of Investors Portugal, explains what a project needs to get there.
We founded our company almost out of frustration: many give up applying for European funds because of bureaucracy
The bureaucracy involved in applications for European funds led to the creation of Granter in 2023, with the aim of making access to those funds easier and cheaper. Bernardo Seixas is one of the founders and the chief executive of Granter, the company that won the 2025 Web Summit edition, and he explained on Expresso’s podcast “Liga dos Investidores” how Granter’s “digital employees” are getting around the bureaucracy.
CNN Innovation - IAPMEI - Start-up Voucher
CNN Innovation coverage of IAPMEI's Start-up Voucher programme.
Automotive and aerospace have 'many critical solutions in common'
Miguel Araújo, director-general of Mobinov and a promoter of SCARIA, argues for accelerating industrial convergence between the automotive and aerospace sectors. He says both industries face common structural challenges and share many critical solutions, and highlights the role of initiatives like the third and final SCARIA call to foster startup creation and industrial development in rural areas. The piece calls for intensified collaboration across clusters, supply chains and innovation ecosystems to leverage shared technologies and strengthen regional industrial capacity.
Venture capital firm Bynd aims to make one new investment per month this year
The Portuguese venture capital firm Bynd Venture Capital plans to make between ten and twelve investments in companies by the end of this year. The firm, specialising in early-stage investment, finished 2025 with 11 new financings for startups, bringing the number of investee companies to 15. The portfolio of investees in ...
When Portuguese startups conquer the world
Home Business When Portuguese startups conquer the world When Portuguese startups conquer the world The international recognition of the Portuguese startup ecosystem is no longer a surprise for those who closely follow this evolution, but it continues to be a source of pride.
Pixelmatters launches soft-landing service to attract tech hubs to Portugal
Pixelmatters has launched a soft-landing service to help technology companies set up in Portugal. The 'Tech Hubs in Portugal' initiative has already helped Ujet.cx establish itself in the country and focuses on companies from the United States. Pixelmatters will have new executive leadership from January. “The Tech Hubs in Portugal ...
Why Sweden Is Investing in Portugal’s Innovation Economy
Home Business Why Sweden Is Investing in Portugal’s Innovation Economy Why Sweden Is Investing in Portugal’s Innovation Economy When foreign investment in Portugal is discussed, the focus often falls on individual transactions or short-term figures.
EU wants to simplify digital rules. What could change?
After introducing several regulations, Brussels now wants to 'simplify' the rules, promising savings of millions for businesses. Experts talk of 'harmonisation' and point to opportunities for startups.
INOVA+ has €1.2 million to invest in deeptechs founded by women
The Portuguese consultancy INOVA+ has €1.2 million to invest in 20 deeptech startups led by women. Applications for EPIC-X, a programme funded through Horizon Europe, are open until 5 January. “EPIC-X is not just a funding programme, it is a career and impact accelerator. We want to empower projects led by women...”
Indico Capital Partners launches a 125 million euro fund
The Portuguese venture capital firm has launched the Indico VC Fund III, focused on startups in areas such as AI, deep tech, and space technology. This is the company's sixth fund.
