# Build Up Labs

> Build Up Labs is a VC fund in Lisbon backing iOS, Apps and Gaming. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Jan 2025
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-up-labs/
- Website: https://x.com/build_up_labs/

Build Up Labs is a VC fund in Lisbon focused on iOS and Apps. 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.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Build Up Labs. Shizune tracks 2 team members at Build Up Labs. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/build-up-labs?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iOS | 1 | 50% |
| Apps | 1 | 50% |
| Gaming | 1 | 50% |
| Mobile | 1 | 50% |
| Sports | 1 | 50% |

8 industries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ricardo Pereira | Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ricardo-pereira-fb67 |
| Rui Gouveia | CEO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rui-gouveia |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AskCory.ai | AskCory.ai streamlines the marketing planning process, effective strategies contributes to improved return on Investment. |  | Pre-Seed | Jan 01, 2025 |  |
| Kiss my Score | Football betting app to play against friends | $167.8K | Pre-Seed | Jun 02, 2020 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [COREangels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/coreangels) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [LC Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lc-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Savvy Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/savvy-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Build Up Labs invest in?

Build Up Labs invests primarily in iOS, Apps and Gaming startups, most often at Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Portugal. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Build Up Labs?

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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.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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