The Future of Venture Building in Portugal

STUDIOS.PT is a Portuguese Association that aims to be the catalyst for a robust Venture Studios industry in Portugal, making the model a logical option for entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, and investors seeking to create innovative businesses in an efficient, structured, and lower-risk way.

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What is a Venture Studio?

Venture Studios, also known as startup studios or company builders, are organizations that systematically create and develop startups internally, from ideation to consolidation.

The Studio Advantage

Unlike traditional incubators or accelerators, venture studios take a hands-on approach to startup creation. They provide not just funding and mentorship, but also co-founding expertise and systematic methodologies.

Idea Generation

From initial concept to validated business model through systematic ideation and market research.

Infrastructure & Resources

Access to capital, office space, technology stack, and operational support from day one.

Expert Team

Seasoned entrepreneurs, technical experts, and industry specialists working alongside founders.

Accelerated Growth

Proven methodologies and shared resources that dramatically reduce time-to-market.

Our Mission: Creating a Thriving Venture Studio Industry in Portugal

We are committed to make the venture studio model the most efficient and de-risked way to build successful ventures.

Advocacy & Awareness

Raise awareness of the venture studio model and its impact on Portugal's innovation ecosystem.

Network Building

Creating high-value network connections across entrepreneurs, investors and partners.

Investment

Attract institutional investors, funds of funds and family offices into venture studios asset class.

Strategic Mapping

Identify, benchmark and showcase players, industry best practices and strategic insights.

International Collaboration

Build partnerships between national and international opportunities, expanding portuguese studios impact.

Talent Development

Promote employment opportunities, training programs and talent marketplace development.

Who Should Join

Venture Studios

  • Established studio looking to expand networks
  • New studios seeking guidance
  • Specialized studios in specific domains

Institutions & Corporations

  • Corporate innovation teams
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Government and public innovation agencies.

Investors & Funds

  • Institutional investors seeking high-return
  • Family offices
  • Corporate venture arms
  • Fund of Funds

Entrepreneurs & Founders

  • Early-stage founders seeking co-creation
  • Second-time founders moving fast
  • Experienced founders mentoring others
  • Corporate entrepreneurs looking to venture

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Meet the Team

Board

Rui Gouveia

Rui Gouveia

President

João Neves Monteiro

João Neves Monteiro

Executive Director

Miguel Fernandes

Miguel Fernandes

Secretary General

Rui Neves Ferreira

Rui Neves Ferreira

Treasurer

Ricardo Macedo

Ricardo Macedo

Vogal

General Assembly

Nuno Lopes Gama

Nuno Lopes Gama

President

João Silva

João Silva

Vice-President

Pedro Coutinho

Pedro Coutinho

Secretary

Fiscal Council

João Santos

João Santos

President

Jorge Cabaço

Jorge Cabaço

Vice-President

Founding Members

Marta Egídio Pereira

Marta Egídio Pereira

Founding Member

João Pereira

João Pereira

Founding Member