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At Laika Ventures, we know that bold ideas need more than ambition—they need a trusted guide. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, we’re here to help founders move fast, stay steady, and break barriers in a world hungry for innovation. Together, we’ll navigate risks, celebrate breakthroughs, and redefine what’s possible.

Partners & Team

Afonso Santos

Head of Retail Media
Kevel

Diego Sampaio

Founder & CEO
Globalfy

Francisco Freitas

Executive Board Member
Insparya

Fred Oliveira

VP of Engineering
Capital Factory

James Avery

Founder & CEO
Kevel

Luis Rodrigues

Founder & CEO
L&G Rodrigues Family Office

Miguel Ramos

Talent Manager
Polaris Sports

Mário Ribeiro Alves

Founder & CEO
LayerX

Nuno Job

Founder & CEO
Decipad

Paulo Cunha

VP Product
Kevel

Ricardo Macedo

Managing Partner
Laika Ventures

Roberto Machado

CEO
Subvisual

Sandra Leonor

Head of Operations
Laika Ventures

Tiago Dias

Strategy Director
Impact.com

Tiago Sequeira

CEO
Factory Workstyle

Vitor Magalhães

General Manager
BySide

Mentors

Carolina Ogando

Ecommerce Manager
in-store Media
  • Ecommerce Manager at in-Store Media
  • ex Sonae and Sephora

Carolina Ogando

Ecommerce Manager

Fred Pires

CEO
ivendPay
  • CEO of IvendPay
  • ex Utrust

Fred Pires

CEO

Rafael Águas

Former Director
Otrium
  • Director of FP&A at Otrium
  • ex Barkyn and Farfetch

Rafael Águas

Former Director