Build Up Labs
VC Fund
Lisbon, Portugal
Build Up Labs is a VC fund in Lisbon focused on Gaming and iOS. Founded in 2014, Build Up Labs runs both Lisbon-based Startup Studio and Incubator to achieve the same goal - helping startups launch and grow in a more efficient way. By partnering with external entrepreneurs, Build Up Labs also acts as a co-founder in the development and successful growth of new companies.At the startup studio, we focus onoptimizing the process of venture building with our resident team, from ideation to market validation, MVP creation, soft-launch, and growth. By partnering with external entrepreneurs, Build Up Labs also acts as a co-founder in the development and successful growth of new companies.In 2020, we launched our incubator, helping early-stage startups grow while providing mentorship, strategic partnerships, access to investment, networking activities, and a like-minded community. We’re a certified incubator for the Startup Visa program from Startup Portugal and IAPMEI.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 40%
Last updated:
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Industries Build Up Labs invests in
Stages Build Up Labs invests in
Countries Build Up Labs invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Gaming 2 (40%)
- iOS 1 (20%)
- Apps 1 (20%)
- Mobile 1 (20%)
- Sports 1 (20%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 4 (80%)
- Seed 1 (20%)
Country
- Portugal 4 (80%)
- United States 1 (20%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ricardo Pereira
Partner
|
Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Rui Gouveia
CEO
|
CEO | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| AskCory.ai streamlines the marketing planning process, effective strategies contributes to improved return on Investment. | Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2025 | ||
| Football betting app to play against friends | $167.8K / Pre-Seed / Jun 02, 2020 | ||
| FMK gamifies the process of dating. Modeled after the famous hypothetical question game 'who would you rather F*ck, Marry & Kill' | Pre-Seed / Sep 01, 2016 | ||
| AreWeThere.Yt is a website which allows users to create custom countdowns for events and dates. | Seed / Jan 01, 2014 | ||
| Tap my Back is the #1 tool to implement an instant recognition and feedback culture. Improve workplace motivation and boost team performance in less than 5 minutes per month. It´s a simple, fun and motivational app, where your team members share recognition and reward each other. It motivates people to keep improving their work performance byrepeating actions that had a positive impact on the team. | Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2014 |
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FAQ
What does Build Up Labs invest in?
Build Up Labs invests primarily in Gaming, iOS and Apps startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Portugal. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Build Up Labs?
The team at Build Up Labs includes Ricardo Pereira (Partner) and Rui Gouveia (CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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