
Indico Capital Partners
Description
Indico Capital Partners stands as the leading independent Venture Capital firm in Portugal, dedicated to investing in global technology companies. Based in Lisbon, the firm plays a pivotal role in fostering the growth of innovative startups, primarily focusing on Seed to Series A stage investments. Their strategic focus encompasses a broad spectrum of high-growth sectors, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Deeptech, Marketplaces, Digital Health, and Web3, reflecting a commitment to disruptive technologies with global potential.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by significant initial capital injections designed to fuel early-stage growth. Indico Capital Partners typically deploys first checks ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Translating this to US Dollars, their initial investment range is approximately $540,000 to $5,400,000, positioning them to support startups through critical development phases. Beyond capital, Indico emphasizes providing strategic guidance and access to a robust network, aiding portfolio companies in scaling operations and achieving international market penetration.
Indico Capital Partners manages two primary funds, underscoring its substantial capital base and long-term commitment to the venture ecosystem. The first fund, Indico Capital Partners I, was launched in 2017 with a capital commitment of €50 million. Building on this success, they subsequently launched Indico Capital Partners II in 2021, which secured €70 million. Collectively, these funds represent a significant pool of capital, enabling the firm to build a diverse portfolio of over 40 companies to date.
Their portfolio boasts several high-profile successes and promising ventures. Notable investments include Unbabel, a leading AI-powered language operations platform, and Remote, a global HR platform simplifying international hiring. Indico has also seen successful exits, such as Defined.ai, an AI data platform acquired by Welocalize, and Infraspeak, a facility management software company acquired by Siemens Smart Infrastructure. These achievements solidify Indico Capital Partners' reputation as a key player in the European tech investment landscape, consistently identifying and nurturing companies with strong growth trajectories.
Investor Profile
Indico Capital Partners has backed more than 52 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 37 rounds, about 71% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Portugal, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (37%)
- Series Unknown (21%)
- Series A (15%)
- Pre Seed (10%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series B (6%)
- Non Equity Assistance (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
Country Focus
- Portugal (58%)
- United States (12%)
- United Kingdom (10%)
- Germany (6%)
- Spain (6%)
- Brazil (4%)
- Ireland (4%)
- Italy (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- E-commerce
- Marketing
- Food And Beverage
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Internet
- Internet Of Things
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
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