Backed by the best

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

Alex Santos

Co-founder & General Partner
Chamaeleon VC

Beatriz Silva

Business Developer
Laika Ventures

César Martins

Founder & CEO
ChemiTek

Diego Sampaio

Founder & CEO
Globalfy

Francisco Freitas

Executive Board Member
Insparya

Fred Oliveira

VP of Engineering
Capital Factory

James Avery

Founder & CEO
Kevel

José Santos

Founder
Beautiful Brain

Luis Rodrigues

Founder & CEO
L&G Rodrigues Family Office

Miguel Ramos

Talent Manager
Polaris Sports

Mário Ribeiro Alves

Founder & CEO
LayerX

Nuno Job

Founder
Decipad

Nuno Pinto

Co-founder & CBO
Coverflex

Paulo Cunha

VP Product
Kevel

Ricardo Macedo

Managing Partner
Laika Ventures

Roberto Machado

CEO
Subvisual

Sandra Leonor

Head of Operations
Laika Ventures

Tiago Araújo

Founder & CEO
Work In Porto & DeHouse

Tiago Dias

Strategy Director
Impact.com

Tiago Sequeira

CEO
Factory Workstyle

Vitor Magalhães

Strategic Advisor
BySide

Mentors

Carolina Ogando

Ecommerce Manager

Fred Pires

CEO

Rafael Águas

Former Director