Indico Capital Partners

The República Portuguesa - XXIV Governo is embarking on an ambitious AI strategy for the country and a select group of experts were invited to discuss and present to the Prime Minister this week. Our Managing Partner Stephan de Moraes was one of the invited experts to discuss the opportunity of AI for public services and private companies. Indico are proud investors in many AI companies over the last decade and happy to contribute with its knowledge and capital to the development of Portugal.

We are thrilled to share that Infraspeak, our portfolio company, has successfully raised an €18 million Series B funding round! This round was led by Endeit Capital, with the participation of existing investors: Indico Capital Partners, Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM), Caixa Capital, SCR, S.A. and Innovation Nest. This investment represents a significant milestone in the company’s journey to establish itself as the leading global platform for collaborative facilities management. https://lnkd.in/dA5DG_nu

We encourage every startup to apply to the Startup Competition at #SouthSummit25, where innovation meets opportunity! In this competition you will be able to showcase your project to top investors, corporations, and global innovators! Ready to make your mark? Apply now and take your startup to the next level: https://lnkd.in/eWPFESps

🚀 Rui Rodrigues from Indico Capital Partners will be at VDS on October 24, an event organized by Startup Valencia. Rui will be moderating the panel “Venture Capital and AI: Investment Trends” (10:50-11:10AM) and later speaking on “The Southern Europe Investment Landscape: Insights and Growth” alongside other speakers (16:05-16:30PM)💡 Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to gain insights from leading experts! #ValenciaDigitalSummit #Innovation

We are proud to congratulate our portfolio company, Framedrop.ai, for winning the Most Promising Startup Award by Unicorn Factory Lisboa! Out of 140+ startups, Framedrop stood out as the top pick by a jury of 32 investors. With this achievement, we look forward to seeing Framedrop continue to scale, revolutionizing media content repurposing and monetization!

🚀 Founders Interviews: Brian Meidell In our latest Founders Interviews, we had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Meidell, co-founder and CTO of FRVR, a leading instant gaming platform that delivers accessible, enjoyable entertainment to everyone. Brian shared his journey of building a successful tech company from the ground up, offering valuable insights into innovation, leadership, and growth in the tech space💡 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gRu5iRAc

🎙️ New Episode of The Red Chair: "Navigating the Unexpected in Entrepreneurship" - Chitra Stern Every entrepreneurial journey is filled with unforeseen twists and turns. In this episode, we speak with Chitra Stern, co-founder of Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts and United Lisbon International School, about the unexpected challenges she and her co-founder (and husband) Roman Stern encountered while building their business 🌍🏨 💡 Key Highlights: 🌐 Launching a business during the global financial crisis.    📉 How the collapse of Lehman Brothers almost derailed their dream Before Martinhal Even Opened   💪 The importance of optimism and adaptability for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty Chitra's resilience and positive outlook serve as a powerful inspiration for anyone on the entrepreneurial path. Don’t miss her incredible story of transforming obstacles into opportunities! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dQ-BEc5E #TheRedChairPodcast #ChitraStern #Entrepreneurship #BusinessChallenges #Resilience #Leadership

We are thrilled to share that our VC II Fund has now raised 76 million Euros after our institutional investor Banco Português de Fomento increased their commitment from 35 to 50 million Euros in this fund. This investment will support the continued backing of early-stage tech startups, promoting innovation and the growth of high-potential companies in the global market. Find more here: https://lnkd.in/e4cwPiGr

🎙️New Episode of The Red Chair: "Is it Good to Have a Co-Founder?" Featuring Chitra Stern Have you ever considered the key to a successful co-founding partnership? In this episode, Chitra shares her personal experiences in building impactful ventures with her co-founder (and husband) Roman Stern, highlighting valuable lessons learned throughout their journey. This insightful conversation emphasizes the importance of teamwork in driving business success 🚀 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔑 The value of complementary skill sets in a co-founding team   🔄 How shared responsibilities foster a balanced partnership 🤝 The foundation of mutual respect and trust    💼 The importance of building the right team to turn big ideas into reality 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dQ-BEc5E #TheRedChairPodcast #ChitraStern #CoFounderJourney #Entrepreneurship #Teamwork #Leadership #BusinessSuccess 

🎙️ New Episode of The Red Chair: Visionary in Education - Featuring Chitra Stern In our latest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chitra Stern, co-founder of the United Lisbon International School and the visionary behind Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts. Chitra shares her remarkable journey from the hospitality sector to the field of education, detailing how she and her husband, Roman Stern, established an innovative international school in the heart of Lisbon. 🌍🎓 Tune in to gain insights from Chitra on building a future-ready education system and the importance of adaptability in today’s learning environments 🚀💡 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dQ-BEc5E #TheRedChairPodcast #ChitraStern #InternationalEducation #FutureOfLearning