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Faber

Venture capital

Lisbon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Faber invests in early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A, focusing on deep tech and frontier technology. Its specialist focus areas include Applied Science & Digital Transformation (AI and data) as well as Climate & Ocean Tech. The firm supports founders with dedicated in-house teams and an expert advisory network, combining entrepreneurial experience, scientific expertise, and investment know-how to help companies grow and scale globally. Faber primarily invests in Southern Europe, with selective investments across the broader European region, writing first tickets of up to EUR 2.5M.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$2.7M
HQ
Lisbon, PT
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
53

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Lara Branco· Analystin
Margarida Oliveira· Analystin
Rita Matos· Analystin
Thomas Childs· Associatein

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Faber went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 40 of 53 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×17Deep Tech ×11SaaS ×10Biotech ×7Enterprise Software ×6Cleantech ×5Climate Tech ×5Hardware ×5

HQs:Germany×6United Kingdom×4Spain×2Portugal×2United States×2Netherlands×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 9 portfolio companies
33%
solo founders
3 of 9 mapped founding teams
36%
repeat founders
of 11 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×32 founders×23 founders×24+ founders×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history

Instituto Superior Técnico ×2Replai ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×3Entrepreneur First ×2Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 53 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22024 · 22023 · 15 dated

1S1 Energy1s1energy.comin

Next-generation technology to enable broad adoption of green hydrogen

Co-investorsCity LightCourse Corrected VC Holding II

Abtraceabtrace.coin

Abtrace is a proactive monitoring and intelligent recall tool for NHS primary care that reads a practice's clinical record daily to find patients due or overdue for tests, reviews or vaccinations, and automates recall, self-booking, SNOMED coding correction and drug monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaS

Advicefrontadvicefront.comin𝕏

Advice Front provides digital onboarding software for financial institutions such as private banks.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsCraigie Capital

ANNEAannea.aiin

ANNEA provides an AI-powered predictive maintenance and asset optimization platform for renewable energy assets such as wind turbines, using only 10-minute SCADA data without additional hardware.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

Co-investorsVoyager Partners

AstraKodeastrakode.techin𝕏

AstraKode Blockchain (AKB) is a low-code platform with a drag-and-drop configurator and pre-built, industry-specific solutions for developing enterprise blockchain applications.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise Software

ATMOSatmos-space-cargo.comin𝕏Apr 2026

ATMOS Space Cargo develops and operates reusable spacecraft and return systems for space logistics, offering controlled access to low Earth orbit and recovery capabilities.

Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechStrasbourg, DE

Sebastian Klaus(Co-Founder)inMarta Oliveira(Co-Founder, Chief Operations Officer)Jeffrey Hendrikse(Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer)Christian Grimm(Co-Founder, Chief Engineering Officer)

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital Partnersanother.vcAPEX VenturesBalnord Sp. z o.o.E2MC VenturesExpansion Ventures+5 more

B'ZEOSbzeos.cominNov 2024

B'ZEOS develops seaweed-based packaging materials as an alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsKickstart Innovation

Biographicagraphica.bioin

Biographica (Graphica) uses multi-modal machine learning and high-throughput sequencing to identify and prioritize genetic targets for crop gene-editing, working with trait developers to design effective edits.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechLondon, GB

Cecy Price(CEO)inDominic Hall(CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstFaber Capital SCR SASie VenturesSuperSeedCardumen CapitalChalfen Ventures+4 more

Blockchain based W3C layerhifi.finance

Co-investorsDraper DragonHoxton VenturesZMT CapitalDCVC (Data Collective)

Circuitleapcircuitleap.ai

CircuitLeap builds AI-driven analog circuit design software that uses large-scale parallel computing to automate and accelerate design workflows, including GDS simulation and generation tools.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors

Co-investorsBynd Venture CapitalKima Ventures

Codacycodacy.comin𝕏

Codacy provides a platform for code quality, security, and AI coding policy enforcement, letting engineering teams define coding standards and apply them across projects, IDEs, and AI coding agents.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Jaime Jorge(Founder)inKendrick Curtisin

Co-investors33NArmilar Venture PartnersBright Pixel Capital

deb0xdeb0x.org
EMOTAIemotai.techin

GamingHealthtechHR TechLisbon, PT

Co-investorsSemapa NextTechstars

EnjoyHQgetenjoyhq.comin𝕏acquired by UserZoom

EnjoyHQ was a user research repository platform that helped teams centralize, organize, and analyze customer feedback and research data.

ConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsPoint NineTechstarsTheVentureCity

Equallequall.com
Getsocialgetsocial.io
Gittergitter.im𝕏

Gitter is a chat and networking platform for building, managing, and connecting online communities through messaging, content, and discovery.

Developer ToolsSaaSSocial

Hefring Marinehefringmarine.comin𝕏

Hefring Marine builds IMAS (Intelligent Marine Assistance System), a platform combining edge AI hardware, on-board helm guidance, and shore-based fleet analytics for safety, fuel optimization, monitoring, and preventive maintenance.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsMD One VenturesTwo Ravens

Hole19hole19golf.comin𝕏

Hole19 is a golf app for tracking scores, navigating courses with GPS, and providing performance insights, with a database of more than 42,000 courses and a companion practice/training app.

ConsumerSaaSSports Tech

Co-investorsFreigeist CapitalKibo VenturesWhite Star Capital

Ilofilof.techin𝕏

iLoF operates a cloud-based library of optical fingerprints built with photonics and AI, offering a non-invasive, blood-based screening test that stratifies patients for clinical trials.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthLondon, GB

Co-investorsLince CapitalLunar VenturesSie Ventures

ISPTechisptech.spacein

ISPTech develops in-space rocket propulsion systems using non-toxic green propellants, including its HIP_11 hypergolic propellant and HyNOx propulsion technology for applications such as CubeSats.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechLampoldshausen, DE

Lukas Werling(Co-founder)inFelix(Co-founder)

Co-investorsFaber Capital SCR SAFinal Frontier (Space & Defence VC)First MomentumJoin Capital

Kamukamu.devin𝕏

Kamu is a decentralized data platform and CLI/server toolset built on its Open Data Fabric (ODF) formats and protocols, providing verifiable, auditable data pipelines with full provenance tracking for multi-party data exchange across organizational boundaries.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep Tech

Kern AIkern.aiin

accompio offers AI as a Service, helping companies adopt AI while maintaining data protection and compliance (GDPR, NIS-2, DORA).

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEichwalde, DE

Simon Witzke(Founder)

Kloovkloov.com
Koa Biotechkoabiotech.comin

KOA Biotech makes autonomous on-farm devices (KOA Lens and KOA Gen) that combine microbiology, biosensing, and machine learning to detect fish pathogens in real time for aquaculture producers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Co-investorsSwanlaab Venture Factory

Luminateluminatemed.comin𝕏Jan 2026 · $21M

Luminate develops medical device technology to address chemotherapy side effects, particularly hair loss and peripheral neuropathy, for oncology patients and healthcare providers.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesGalway, US

Aaron Hannon(Founder)inBarbara Oliveira(Founder)inProf. Martin O'Halloran(Co-founder)inJAMES EVERINGHAM(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTOD FRANCIS(Director)ROBERT LISBONNE(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSciFoundersY Combinator8VCArtis VenturesMetaplanetLachy Groom

Maven Petmaven.petin

Maven Pet makes a clinically validated pet health tracker: a sensor that attaches to a standard collar and monitors dogs' and cats' activity, rest, resting respiratory rate, heart rate, water intake, and itch behaviors 24/7.

HardwareIoTWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBlueCrow CapitalEarl Grey CapitalMSM

MC5mc5id.com
Meightmeight.com

Meight offers an AI-native transport management platform for logistics and freight carriers, automating admin tasks, document processing, order updates, routing, invoicing, and dispatch to improve revenue per kilometre.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsCusp Capital

Micro Harvestmicroharvest.comin

MicroHarvest produces protein through natural fermentation of microorganisms, generating high-quality protein from raw materials within 24 hours.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesFoodLabsGrey Silo VenturesSimon Capital

Mitigamitigasolutions.comin𝕏

Mitiga Solutions provides physical climate risk analytics that assess exposure across large portfolios of assets, regions, and business units, identifying where risk concentrates and how it evolves under future scenarios.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechInsurTechSaaSBarcelona, ES

Alejandro Marti, PhD(Founder)inAlejandro Marti(CEO & Co-founder)Mauricio Hanzich(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsCREAS IMPACTO GLOBAL SGEICElaiaKibo VenturesShip2B

Nostosnostos-genomics.comin𝕏

Nostos Genomics develops genetic testing interpretation tools to improve the accuracy, speed, and accessibility of variant analysis for patients with rare and genetic diseases.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechBerlin, DE

David Gorgan(Founder)inRocio Acuna Hidalgo(CTO)in

Co-investors42CAPAcequia Capital (AceCap)Entrepreneur FirstFrontline Ventures

Ocean Ecostructuresoceanecostructures.comin

Ocean Ecostructures builds biomimetic structures paired with monitoring and performance analysis systems to restore and regenerate marine biodiversity around maritime infrastructures.

Climate TechDeep TechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsBStartupElewit

Opnovaopnova.aiin

Opnova provides AI-native identity governance for large enterprises, using AI agents that learn from video demos to govern disconnected applications (mainframes, Citrix, thick clients, legacy portals) without APIs or connectors.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Sinan

Co-investorsIncubate USScaleX VenturesPreface Ventures

Passworkspassworks.ioin𝕏

Passworks appears to offer a service for creating and delivering digital passes (e.g. mobile wallet passes) sent to users via email.

Marketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsPortugal Ventures

Photon Bridgephotonbridge.comin

Photon Bridge develops digital light engines and a cantilever-based photonic integration platform that combines III–V light sources with thick silicon waveguides for OSAT-based packaging.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Pondaponda.bioin

Ponda develops biomaterials made from fibres of Typha latifolia grown through paludiculture on regenerated wetlands, including its BioPuff insulation as an alternative to feather and synthetic fillers.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Co-investorsCounteract OneFaber Capital SCR SA

Poseidonaposeidona.euin

Poseidona develops sustainable protein ingredients derived from recovered seaweeds, including agar-industry sidestreams and invasive algae, using a proprietary processing technology it is patenting.

Circular EconomyFoodTechNew Materials

Co-investorsDozen InvestmentsEuropean Investment FundWA4STEAM

RESONIKSresoniks.cominMay 2024

RESONIKS builds an AI-powered acoustic testing system (the QCFlex unit) that detects internal and surface structural defects in manufactured parts, providing real-time pass/fail inline quality control.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareThe Hague, NL

Fabian Oberndorfer(Founder)

Co-investorsSHIFT InvestTechFoundersKvanted

Seamoretechseamoretech.comin

Seamore Tech works on water desalination technology aimed at improving the efficiency of freshwater production and reducing the harmful brine discharged into oceans by conventional desalination plants.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Seedrsseedrs.com

Co-investorsAugmentum FintechCraigie Capital

Subdronsubdron.cominJul 2023

subdron builds autonomous underwater inspection technology with proprietary relative-object navigation (RON) that works in zero-visibility, confined environments and integrates with any AUV or ROV.

Deep TechDefense TechRobotics

Co-investorsxista science ventures

Sword Healthswordhealth.com

Virgílio ("V") Bento(Founder)in

Co-investorsArmilar Venture PartnersDraycottEarl Grey CapitalFounders FundHakluyt CapitalKhosla Ventures+6 more

Tandemtandem.net

Tandem operates a mobile and web platform that connects language learners with native speakers for practice through text, audio, and video chat.

ConsumerEdTechBerlin, DE

Unknown (three friends)

Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesBynd Venture CapitalEnjoyventure ManagementRubyLightAccelGeneral Catalyst+2 more

Titanium Technologytitech.es

Ti Tech develops electrically active heat exchanger surfaces that prevent marine biological fouling through electrochemistry, without releasing biocides or chemicals into the water.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Unbabelunbabel.comin𝕏Acquired

Unbabel provides AI-powered machine translation software combined with human editors to enable multilingual customer support and localization for businesses globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Vasco Pedro(Founder/CEO)inJoão Graça(Founder/CTO)inBruno Prezado Silva(Founder/Lead Designer)inHugo Silva(Founder/Developer)Phil Shawe(President and CEO)Jin Lee(Co-CEO)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalFundersClubGreycroftNotion CapitalPoint72 VenturesShilling VC+10 more

Vyomavyoma.spacein

Vyoma provides space situational awareness and space traffic data through a global ground-based sensor network and planned in-orbit sensors, along with cloud-based tools for satellite operations.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

Co-investorsAtlanticUnruly CapitalAtlantic LabsHappiness Capital

YDataydata.aiin𝕏

YData provides synthetic data generation and document creation tools for training and evaluating large language models.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLisbon, PT

Co-investorsFlying Fish VenturesKickstart InnovationTechstars

Youverseyouverse.idin
YPlasmayplasma.techin𝕏

Compact, silent cooling technology for high-performance electronics and semiconductors.

Co-investorsFaber Capital SCR SASOSV

Zaaskzaask.com

Co-investorsShilling VC

Zymvolzymvol.comin𝕏

ZymVol uses a physics-AI computational approach combining bioinformatics, molecular modelling, and AI to model enzyme function and predict biocatalyst performance in silico.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAdara VenturesElaiaFaber Capital SCR SAÜbermorgen Ventures

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Faber made?
Faber has 53 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Faber invest at?
Faber invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Faber's typical check size?
Faber typically writes checks of $2.7M.
What sectors does Faber focus on?
Faber focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, Robotics.
Where is Faber located?
Faber is headquartered in Lisbon, PT.
Does Faber lead rounds?
Yes, Faber leads investment rounds.
Who does Faber co-invest with?
Faber most often shares deals with Faber Capital SCR SA, Shilling VC, Techstars, among 97 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

IDC FutureScape 2021 - Alexandre Barbosa - Faber - Future of Digital Innovation

IDC Portugal · Alexandre Barbosa

Talk about Podcast EP1 - Sofia Santos, Faber Ventures

Católica Lisbon - CTIE · Sofia Santos

Co-investors · 10

DCVC (Data Collective)

DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.

Both backed · 2
Blockchain based W3C layerSmartex
$5M – $25M
Entrepreneur First

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Both backed · 2
$1M – $7M
M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

M12 is Microsoft's venture fund, investing in companies building AI-native platforms and applications for business use cases.

Both backed · 1
$100K – $10M
Artis Ventures

Artis Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders reimagining the systems that sustain life, spanning from cellular biology to broader societal impact.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $25M
42CAP

42CAP is a European seed-stage venture capital firm founded by entrepreneurs who previously built two of Europe's largest software companies. It invests in tech- and data-driven B2B software startups with global ambitions.

Both backed · 1
$550K – $3.3M
Sanofi Ventures

Sanofi Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Sanofi, investing in early-stage biotech and digital health companies focused on improving human health. It serves as Sanofi's entry point into the innovation ecosystem.

$5M
Amino Collective

Amino Collective is an early-stage venture firm that backs bold, unconventional founders willing to explore uncharted territory.

$216K – $1.6M
Kurma Partners

Kurma Partners is a European healthcare-focused investment firm that co-founds and finances biotech and healthcare companies, working closely with research centers to translate scientific discoveries into high-tech companies.

$162K – $10.8M
Roche Venture Fund

Roche Venture Fund is a corporate venture arm that invests in early-stage biotech and diagnostics companies across more than 10 countries, with a portfolio exceeding 30 portfolio companies. The fund is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

$648K – $3.2M
Pontifax Venture Capital

Pontifax is an investment firm focused on life sciences and healthcare technologies, backing companies across all development stages from early research to clinical-stage growth.

$6.3M – $128M

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