An investment company that integrates entrepreneurial, operational, and financial expertise to invest in and partner with companies for growth.

Semapa Next

Semapa Next is a venture capital firm that invests in European-based companies aspiring to become global category leaders. Our focus is Series A stage and we are sector-agnostic.


We want to be a long-term partner of exceptional teams that are positively changing the world we live in. Besides investing with patient capital, we bring a mix of entrepreneurial, operational, and financial experience to our investments.

Our team and network of advisors has direct experience in Sales & Marketing, Talent Management, Finance, and M&A with businesses across all stages of development.

We provide access to Semapa’s Group and its international network of partners to leverage opportunities of business development, technology piloting and world-class expertise in managing and growing global businesses.

South Summit - you were fantastic! 🚀 
3 incredible days filled with engaging events, insightful conversations, and new connections.

We kicked off the Summit with a great discussion moderated by Daniel Nascimento on "Welcome to the World of VCs" with Ryan Collins and Carlos Moser Ferrer.

We were proud to see our Portfolio's Leadership in action with Guilherme Guerra sharing his perspective and Flecto's vision about Circular Solutions 💚 

We concluded with a VC Platform Global Community Lunch with Michal Mashall Larissa Mansur, Marta Egídio Pereira, Bosco Amann Elorduy, Aitana Giebels van Bekestein, Anastasiia Kuzmenko, Claudia Urquiola, & Aitor Almendros Moreno. 

Thanks to everyone involved, we are already looking forward to the next year's Summit! 🇪🇸

Thank you Porto! 🇵🇹
Yesterday we co-hosted an unforgettable community event with Endeavor Portugal and Founders Founders joined by +70 local founders, investors, and partners.

We started the evening with a dynamic panel discussion on entrepreneurial lifecycle, fundraising trends & strategies with Hugo Augusto, André Eiras dos Santos, Adrian Garcia-Aranyos & Mariana Barbosa (she/her) followed by networking and drinks. 

Thank you for joining us as we continue to strengthen and grow our community together! 🚀
Ricardo Mesquita, Miguel Albuquerque, Daniel Nascimento, Michal Mashall

Congratulations Overstory👏 
We are extremely proud of the impactful work that Fiona Spruill and the team are doing to create a positive change in the world! 🌳 

Ricardo Pires Hugo Augusto Daniel Nascimento Manuel Barbosa Laura Barbas Maria da Assunção Magalhães Michal Mashall Adriana Silva Costa

🔔 Exciting News 🔔

We are excited to introduce Semapa Next’s new logo and website: https://semapanext.com ! ✨

While our look might have changed, our mission remains the same: investing in European-based companies with aspirations of becoming global category leaders.

Explore our new website to learn about our approach, meet our team and submit your pitch!

From Lisbon to Europe 🚀

Ricardo Pires | Hugo Augusto | Daniel Nascimento | Manuel Barbosa | Laura Barbas | Maria da Assunção Magalhães | Jakob Lilienweiss | Eduardo Letria | Michal Mashall | Adriana Silva Costa

🚨 Exciting news for operations professionals 🚨
Semapa Next's portfolio company, Flecto, is looking for a Head of Operations to join their team. If you're passionate about building lasting relationships and fostering growth within a dynamic tech environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply now & join the rental revolution 🚀
https://lnkd.in/dciS7HFV

#hiring #operations #careeropportunity

Yesterday we hosted our second Social Sunset of 2024! 🚀
We had a great turnout with over 60 attendees who came together to cultivate new connections and engage in inspiring conversations. 

Big thank you to all participants and contributors, we look forward to seeing you at our next Social Sunset! 🌇

Hugo Augusto | Daniel Nascimento |  Laura Barbas | Maria da Assunção Magalhães | Jakob Lilienweiss | Manuel Barbosa | Eduardo Letria | Michal Mashall | Adriana Silva Costa

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