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On February 7th, our entrepreneurs had the privilege of hosting Pedro Mello Breyner, Executive Board Member, and Pedro Quelhas, Project Manager, both from Portugal Ventures, as their investment mentors.

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The day commenced with a round of flash pitches, accompanied by the natural nervousness inherent in such presentations.

Following the pitches, Pedro Mello Breyner and Pedro Quelhas introduced themselves and shed light on Portugal Ventures, an investment firm under the Banco Português de Fomento group, specializing in venture capital.

With over 130 portfolio companies, Portugal Ventures focuses on investing in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series A, across sectors like digital, engineering & industry, life sciences, and tourism.

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After an engaging Q&A session, Nuno Coelho, Partner at MAD.INTAX – Madeira Advice for International Structuring Lda, joined the session to mentor the startups on Tax & Management consulting. He provided valuable insights into the process of starting or relocating a business to Madeira.

Subsequently, Portugal Ventures conducted one-on-one investment mentoring sessions with each startup, facilitating deeper discussions and pitch presentations.

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These sessions commenced in the morning and extended throughout the afternoon, providing ample opportunity for personalized guidance and feedback.

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