Olisipo Way
Group holding created by Olisipo
Lisbon group holding formed in 2015 around IT services firm Olisipo; invests in early-stage IT projects and startups and reports a community of 50+ companies.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Lisbon, Portugal
- FOUNDED
- 2015
- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
- TEAM LISTED
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Focus
- STAGES
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- SECTORS
- Software & SaaS
- ASSET MIX
- Venture capital
- GEOGRAPHY
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Investment arms & vehicles
- Community venture fund launched by Olisipo Way, managed by OW Ventures – SCR
Overview
Olisipo Way was created in 2015 to bring under a single entity all the companies in which Olisipo, a Lisbon IT-professionals firm operating since 1994, holds share capital. It describes itself as an early-stage venture firm investing in information-technology projects and startups, many founded by former Olisipo employees, with hands-on administrative, financial, HR, marketing and sales support. Its site lists a community of 50+ companies, including Climber, Checkfirst, OSCAR, Sensefinity, Leadzai, Indie Seguros and SheerMe. Founders can submit projects online and are promised a reply within 10 business days.
Investment thesis
Early-stage investments in projects that apply information technology to varied businesses and sectors, backing people as much as ideas, with operational support from the group.
PORTFOLIO (12)
- ClimberNOTABLESoftware & SaaS
- CheckfirstNOTABLESoftware & SaaS
- SensefinityNOTABLESoftware & SaaS
- Indie SegurosNOTABLEFintech
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Software & SaaS
- Consumer & E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence
- Media & Entertainment
- Mobility & Logistics
- Crypto & Web3
- Crypto & Web3
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Frequently asked questions
Olisipo Way is a corporate venture arm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2015.
Yes. Olisipo Way invests its own capital in private companies.
Olisipo Way invests in Software & SaaS.
Olisipo Way's investments include Climber, Checkfirst, Sensefinity, Indie Seguros, OSCAR, Leadzai, SheerMe and DojoAI, among others.
Olisipo Way states that it accepts submissions.
No. Olisipo Way invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.