
Iberis Capital
Description
Iberis Capital is an independent investment manager established in 2012 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm operates with a value-oriented investment philosophy, aiming for long-term capital appreciation across its various funds. While involved in both private equity and venture capital, Iberis Capital is known for its strategic investments in promising companies, particularly within its home market.
A significant component of their venture capital activity is channeled through Iberis Tech FCR, a fund launched around 2020 with a target capitalization of €20 million. This fund is specifically dedicated to investing in high-growth Portuguese startups, underscoring Iberis Capital's commitment to fostering innovation within the national ecosystem. The typical first cheque size for companies receiving investment from Iberis Tech FCR ranges from €500,000 to €2 million, targeting early to growth-stage companies that demonstrate strong potential for scalability and market disruption.
Iberis Capital seeks to partner with entrepreneurial teams, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance to help portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives. Their dual focus on private equity via funds like Iberis 2020 FCR and venture capital through Iberis Tech FCR allows them to engage with a diverse range of businesses at different stages of development, all while adhering to their core principle of value creation and long-term investment horizons.
Investor Profile
Iberis Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (28%)
- Series A (22%)
- Series Unknown (16%)
- Series C (13%)
- Pre Seed (9%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- Portugal (63%)
- Spain (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- United States (6%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Italy (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
- Germany (3%)
- Denmark (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Aerospace
- Health Care
- B2b
- Marketing
- Retail Technology
- Fintech
- Music
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