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Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM)

Europe, Porto, Portugal, Maia

Description

Bright Pixel, formerly known as Sonae IM, is a globally-oriented venture capital firm based in Maia, Portugal. The rebranding in 2023 marked a strategic evolution of Sonae IM's venture arm, solidifying its identity as a dedicated investor in innovative technology companies. With a clear financial drive, Bright Pixel aims to foster the prosperity of its portfolio businesses, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network.

The firm primarily focuses its investments across three key sectors: Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure, and Retail Tech. This specialized approach allows Bright Pixel to identify and support companies with high growth potential, contributing to the digital transformation of various industries. They are active across different funding stages, typically engaging with companies from Seed to Series B rounds, demonstrating flexibility in their investment approach.

Bright Pixel has established a significant track record in the venture capital landscape. The firm manages over €200 million in assets, underscoring its substantial financial capacity. To date, Bright Pixel has invested in more than 50 companies globally, building a diverse and impactful portfolio that includes notable names in their target sectors. Their typical initial investment ranges from $540,000 to $5.4 million, with the capacity to provide substantial follow-on funding as companies scale. This strategic capital deployment, combined with hands-on support, positions Bright Pixel as a valuable partner for ambitious tech startups.

Investor Profile

Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM) has backed more than 81 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 33 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Portugal, United States, Spain.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Cyber Security.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (28%)
  • Series B (20%)
  • Seed (19%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Undisclosed (4%)
  • Series D (2%)
  • Private Equity (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)

Country Focus

  • Portugal (32%)
  • United States (30%)
  • Spain (10%)
  • Israel (9%)
  • France (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)
  • New Zealand (2%)
  • Finland (1%)
  • Switzerland (1%)
  • Singapore (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Cyber Security
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Security
  • Internet
  • Network Security
  • Machine Learning
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM) frequently co-invest with?

Omnes Capital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Caixa Capital
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Co-Investments: 8
Portugal Ventures
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Porto
Co-Investments: 9
Elron Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 3
KI
North America, Maryland, United States, Hunt Valley
Co-Investments: 2
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 3
Swanlaab Venture Factory
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 5
Armilar Venture Partners
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa
Co-Investments: 7
Octopus Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
BD
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM) often collaborate with?

CC
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
David Segura
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
J(
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Shared Deals: 1
JG
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa
Shared Deals: 1
DL
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Vevey
Shared Deals: 1
PA
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Shared Deals: 1
IG
Europe, Porto, Portugal, Ermezinde
Shared Deals: 1
WR
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Shared Deals: 1
SS
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1
HA
Europe, Portugal
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM)?

Brij

New York, New York, United States

Brij is a platform that powers one-touch product registration and reorders by connecting physical products to digital experiences.

Internet of ThingsMarketingSoftware
Series UnknownJun 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
FlowFuse

San Francisco, California, United States

FlowFuse is an open-source and low-code development platform for integration and automation at enterprise scales, built on Node-RED.

Industrial AutomationInformation TechnologyInternet of Things
SeedJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,250,000
VanishID

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

A cybersecurity firm that proactively protects people and companies against attacks by social engineers.

Cyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware
Series UnknownApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Sekoia.io

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Sekoia.io is an intelligence driven SOC platform that enables security analysts to detect & respond threats in real time

Cyber SecuritySaaSSoftware
Series BApr 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,457,816
Automaise

Braga, Braga, Portugal

Automaise provides artificially intelligent virtual employees for customer service.

Information ServicesSoftware
Series AMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,392,400
Knostic

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Knostic provides need-to-know access controls for Large Language Models (LLMs).

Generative AIRisk Management
SeedMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Keychain

New York, New York, United States

Keychain is a CPG production platform that collaborates with retailers and brands.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial Automation
Series UnknownFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Harmonya

New York, New York, United States

Harmonya offers an API-based data enrichment and augmentation product that assists in category management, innovation, and product search.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Product ResearchRetail Technology
Series BJan 17, 2025
Trustero

Palo Alto, California, United States

Trustero provides solutions and services that enable demonstrable, sustainable trustworthiness for emerging enterprises.

ComplianceCyber Security
Series ANov 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,350,000
Infraspeak

Oporto, Porto, Portugal

Infraspeak is an Intelligent Maintenance Management Platform that brings your entire Facility Management operation together.

Asset ManagementBuilding MaintenanceFacility ManagementInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsProperty ManagementSaaSSmart BuildingSoftware
Series BOct 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $19,475,882