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Jose Abecasis Soares

Investor

Head of Fundraising at OCEAN.capital

Lisbon, Portugal

Writes $25K – $30M checks · typically $2.5M

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×8Jose: together at Founder Institute
Jose: together at Tilburg University

About

Leads fundraising, having raised over €130M for companies entering Portugal and expanding globally, with more than 15 years advising firms on international expansion across Europe, LATAM and Africa. Co-director of the Founders Institute in Portugal.

Experience

  1. OCEAN.capitalPartnercurrent2021 — presentLisbon, Portugal
  2. Dealroom.coInvestor and Advisorcurrent2025 — presentAmsterdam Area
  3. DronamicsInvestor and Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  4. bound4blueAdvisor To Chief Executive Officercurrent2022 — presentBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  5. SnackAdvisor to Chief Executive Officercurrent2022 — presentLisbon, Portugal
  6. Skill-Up TechnologiesInvestment & Growth Advisorcurrent2021 — present
  7. NOVA IMS Information Management SchoolVisiting Professorcurrent2014 — presentLisbon, Portugal
  8. JAS Digital MarketingGrowth Strategist & Digital Marketing Executive2018 — 2021Lisbon Area, Portugal
  9. CiscoDigital Marketing Consultant2017 — 2019Lisbon Area, Portugal
  10. Sales Engine OnlineBusiness Development Manager and Project Leader2015 — 2018São Paulo Area, Brazil
  11. The Founder InstituteCo-Director and Mentor2014 — 2018Lisbon Area, Portugal
  12. Leads4SalesCo-Founder2014 — 2016São Paulo, Brazil
  13. AdWin BrasilCo-Founder and CEO2012 — 2015São Paulo Area, Brazil
  14. GSoft S.A.International Expansion and Business Director2010 — 2012São Paulo Area, Brazil
  15. Go TV Media SoftwareCo-Founder - International expansion manager2001 — 2010Lisbon Area, Portugal
  16. IADETeacher at the International Marketing and Business Post-Grad2004 — 2008Lisbon Area, Portugal
  17. Portugal TelecomStrategic Consultant for Internationalization2006 — 2007Lisbon Area, Portugal
  18. ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SAAdvisor to the Board2005 — 2006Lisbon Area, Portugal
  19. Andersen ConsultingBusiness Development Manager1999 — 2001Antwerp Area, Belgium

Skills & more

Business Strategy2Digital Marketing1Business-to-Business (B2B)1Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Google AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentInvestment StrategiesE-LearningFundraisingCryptoInvestment Advisory ServicesGrowth Strategies
+12 moreInternationalizationStrategyEntrepreneurshipMergers & AcquisitionsMarket ResearchManagementInternational SalesMarketingMarket AnalysisDigital MediaInternational BusinessStart-ups

Languages Chinese · English · French · Spanish

From Jose's professional profile.

Colleagues at OCEAN.capital

Daniel Schor
Managing Partner at OCEAN.capital
Guilherme P. Santos
BizDev Manager at OCEAN.capital
Lucas Moreira
Analyst at OCEAN.capital
Sabrina Kiss
Investment Manager & Chief of Staff at OCEAN.capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jose Abecasis Soares?
Leads fundraising, having raised over €130M for companies entering Portugal and expanding globally, with more than 15 years advising firms on international expansion across Europe, LATAM and Africa. Co-director of the Founders Institute in Portugal.
Where does Jose Abecasis Soares work?
Jose Abecasis Soares is Head of Fundraising at OCEAN.capital.
What check size does Jose Abecasis Soares write?
Jose Abecasis Soares typically writes checks of $25K – $30M.
Where did Jose Abecasis Soares go to school?
Jose Abecasis Soares studied at Tilburg University (International Business, Business); Best Marketing Talent (Google Certification | Facebook & Instagram Marketing and Sales, AdWords | Youtube | Analitycs | Community building | Implementing campaigns | Optimization tools); ISCSP-ULisboa / Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas - Universidade de Lisboa (Post-Grad, Chinese Language and Culture).

Founder mafias

OCEAN.capital mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Daniel SchorHead of BizDevFounded Mantis AI

Same school

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