Semapa Next
Venture capitalLisbon · Series A · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Semapa Next targets Series A companies with significant fundraising capacity but developing finance and leadership functions. The firm delivers value through three pillars: providing access to Semapa Group's 7,000-person workforce and global expert network; offering leadership coaching, senior talent recruitment, and organizational support; and establishing financial processes, KPI benchmarking, and fundraising strategy to optimize capital efficiency and support scaled growth.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 7 of 28 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Climate Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1Construction Tech ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Portugal×2United States×2Germany×1
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSaaS solution providing hyper-local air pollution data through sensors and corporate services.
GROPYUS designs and builds multi-family residential buildings using technology-enabled prefabrication and robotics, delivering affordable housing with optimized planning, manufacturing, assembly, and digital building management. The company serves residential real estate developers and operators in Germany and Austria.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechPropTechBerlin, DE
Markus Fuhrmann(Co-CEO, Founder)Philipp Erler(Co-CEO, Founder)
Uses advanced thermal imaging technology to monitor vegetation, soil health, water, and carbon emissions.
Defined.ai provides commercially-safe visual and language content datasets for training generative AI models, ensuring creator rights protection and regulatory compliance. The company serves AI/ML developers and enterprises building AI solutions across creative, social, and ecommerce sectors.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSSeattle, US
Daniela Braga(Founder & CEO)
Develops a headband and platform using bio-signal tracking to improve focus and critical thinking.
Fintech platform offering working capital and stock management software for the wine and spirits industry.
Fero provides infrastructure for the drinks industry, offering working capital solutions, logistics and operations simplification, and data tools for producers, distributors, and retailers. The platform enables drinks companies to scale across 30+ markets by unlocking capital, streamlining supply chain operations, and providing data and partnership tools.
E-commerceFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Mitchel Fowler(Founder & CEO)Daniel Gibney(Founder & CFO)
Platform managing rental operations and providing multiple distribution channels for access economy businesses.
Flecto is a SaaS platform that enables rental companies to manage operations, build online sales channels, and integrate business tools. The platform addresses security, digital infrastructure, and tool integration challenges for the rental industry while supporting circular economy practices through product lifecycle extension.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyClimate TechMarketplacesSaaSLisbon, PT
AI-powered decarbonization technology for cement production that identifies energy inefficiencies and reduces emissions.
Uses technology to transform construction by treating homes as products and advancing sustainable, affordable building.
Overstory provides AI-powered vegetation intelligence using satellite and aerial imagery to help electric utilities optimize vegetation management programs and reduce infrastructure risk from trees and encroachment. The company serves utility operators in North America and Europe, enabling data-driven decision-making to improve grid reliability and manage costs.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergy
Smart food company producing organic fruit and vegetable products using flash-freezing and slow-drying techniques.
Kencko produces freeze-dried, plant-based smoothies and nutritional products designed to help consumers meet daily fruit and vegetable intake targets while reducing food waste. The company serves health-conscious consumers and those seeking convenient, shelf-stable alternatives to fresh produce.
Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Tomás Froes(Founder)
Customer-centric platform enabling banks to accelerate digital transformation and offer compliant services.
Mobile and desktop app for craft businesses streamlining workflow management, documentation, and personnel tracking.
Sustainable seafood company using innovative aquaculture techniques to grow high-quality bivalve species.
Applies machine learning to satellite imagery to assess forest quantity and quality for utility companies.
Cloud-based application security testing solution enabling DevSecOps teams to reduce risk across web applications and APIs.
Web3 startup building a gamified ecosystem around licensed sports digital collectibles.
AI-powered receptionist platform automating client communication for insurance agencies and brokers.
Sensitive data observability company helping organizations protect consumer data records without impacting business performance.
Delivery software optimizing last-mile operations for next-generation delivery companies.
Data consulting service providing advanced predictive analytics and forecasting for textile and fashion industries.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Semapa Next invest at?
- Semapa Next invests at the Series A stage.
- What sectors does Semapa Next focus on?
- Semapa Next focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Semapa Next located?
- Semapa Next is headquartered in Lisbon, PT.
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