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Beta Capital

Also known as Beta - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.

Porto-based independent VC firm founded in 2003; typically invests €250K–€1M in early-stage tech ventures. Lists five funds, including BETA BEAT I (€20M deep-tech fund, launched Feb 2026).

HEADQUARTERS
Porto, Portugal
FOUNDED
2003
AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
10 people

Focus

STAGES
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SECTORS
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ASSET MIX
Venture capital
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Overview

Beta Capital (Beta - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.) is an independent venture capital firm based in Porto, operating since 2003. It invests in technology-based start-ups from MVP and proof-of-concept to scale-up, typically EUR 250k to EUR 1m per deal, without taking majority positions, and states it has supported over 40 early-stage investments. Its funds page lists the Beta Innovation Fund, Sogrape Ventures Fund, Cloudberry Venture Capital Fund, Future of Cities Fund and BETA BEAT I. BETA BEAT I, announced in February 2026, is a €20M pan-European deep-tech fund investing from pre-seed to Series B.

Investment thesis

People, tech, market: disruptive technology-based projects addressing global untapped needs, with no sector preference; BETA BEAT I targets computing & cybersecurity, blue economy, health & biotech and Industry 5.0.

PORTFOLIO (12)

  • NutriumNOTABLE
    HealthTech · since 2023
  • StemmattersNOTABLE
    Biotech & Life Sciences · since 2011
  • NoniusNOTABLE
    Software & SaaS · since 2006 · Exited (2015, founder-led MBO)
  • Zen8 (Zwim)
    Consumer & E-commerce · since 2026
  • Delox
    Deep Tech · since 2025
  • PFx Biotech
    Biotech & Life Sciences · since 2025
  • Cell4food
    Food & Agriculture · since 2025
  • LoopOS
    Software & SaaS · since 2025
  • Immunethep
    Biotech & Life Sciences · since 2024
  • Nuada
    Deep Tech · since 2024
  • Azitek
    Deep Tech · since 2024
  • Vawlt
    Software & SaaS · since 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Beta Capital is a VC fund based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2003.

Yes. Beta Capital invests its own capital in private companies.

Beta Capital's stated ticket size is €250K–€1M.

Key people at Beta Capital include Roberto Branco (Founder & Managing Partner), Carlos Rocha (Co-Founder & Partner), Jorge Freitas Nunes (Partner) and Francisco Pereira Branco (Partner).

Beta Capital's investments include Nutrium, Stemmatters, Nonius, Zen8 (Zwim), Delox, PFx Biotech, Cell4food and LoopOS, among others.

The most recent publicly reported investment by Beta Capital is Zen8 (Zwim) (Seed (€1.4M round led by Lince Capital, participation)), announced in Feb 2026.

Beta Capital states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. Beta Capital manages capital from outside investors.