Europe's Deep-Tech Opportunity.
+ Tax-Efficient Access Through IFICI.
Ventures.eu gives qualified investors direct access to early-stage European deep-tech — with the potential to unlock Portugal's IFICI framework: 0% on qualified foreign income* for up to 10 years.
Our Thesis: See. Pick. Win.
Privileged Deal Flow
A direct feed from Dealflow.eu gives us early access to 24,000+ innovative startups across Europe. We surface the top 2% before anyone else sees them.
Disciplined Selection
With an extraordinary track record, our partners lead a transparent diligence process, evaluating team strength, technology, and market timing. We target fair valuations and terms, with a follow-on reserve to back the companies that perform.
Value Creation Engine
We guide portfolio teams with non-dilutive EU capital, 200+ corporate partners, and a 1,200-person co-investor network to help them scale faster.
We accompany startups at every step — from securing non-dilutive EU grants to validating with industry partners and activating our investor network. No founder walks alone.
Operators turned investors
Our leaders have built, scaled, and exited technology companies across Europe — including multiple unicorn exits and delivered a 4.9x fund return.
Thijs Povel
Fernando Ferreira
Eric Buchli
At a Glance
Here are the essentials. We're happy to walk through the details.
- Fund Size
- €20M target
- Minimum Investment
- €250,000
- Structure
- CMVM-regulated FCR
- Investment Focus
- Early-stage to Series A Deep-Tech & AI
- Allocation
- 60% Portugal / 40% broader Europe
Ventures.eu is regulated by CMVM (Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários), Portugal's securities market regulator.
Portugal's IFICI Tax Regime: 0% on Foreign Income for Up to 10 Years
IFICI is Portugal's successor to the NHR regime. For qualifying professionals and investors, it means 0% tax on qualified foreign-source income and a flat 20% rate on Portuguese income — for up to a decade.*
Ventures.eu investors can qualify for IFICI through roles within certified Portuguese startups in our portfolio. We coordinate the full process with trusted immigration and tax partners, so you don't navigate it alone.
*Benefits depend on individual eligibility and regulatory review. Consult with certified tax and legal advisors for your specific situation.
Where Our Team Has Invested
Selected exits and investments from our partners' prior roles.
$250M from Moody's — $2.4B valuation
$150M Series E — $9.5B valuation
€60M Series B led by Lightrock and Partech
Acquired Grob Aircraft, military trainer for 12+ air forces
$105M exit to Pareteum
Exit to XING
Exit to Barracuda Networks
*These represent investments made by team members in their prior roles, not Ventures.eu fund investments.*
Book a call to discuss our strategy →What We're Thinking About
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Luis Calandria 24 Feb 2026 Start a Confidential Conversation
Whether you're exploring European deep-tech for the first time or evaluating IFICI eligibility, we're happy to discuss your situation in confidence.
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