Funding and investor access for fintech startups in Portugal
From your first cheque to your next round, Fintech House connects fintech, regtech and insurtech founders with the right capital: venture capital, business angels, corporate partners and government-backed programmes.
Ways to fund your fintech
There is no single path to funding. Fintech House helps you understand and access the options that fit your stage, from equity to non-dilutive capital.
Venture capital
Connect with early-stage and growth VCs investing in Portuguese and European fintech.
Business angels
Meet experienced angels who back founders at pre-seed and seed.
Corporate partners
Strategic investment and pilots with banks, insurers and payment leaders.
Grants & non-dilutive
National and EU programmes that fund innovation without giving up equity.
Government & EU support
Startup Portugal initiatives and European schemes for early-stage companies.
Venture debt
Extend your runway between equity rounds with debt-based financing.
How Fintech House helps you raise
We are the connector between founders and capital, helping you get ready and meet the right people.
Get investment-ready
- Mentoring on your pitch, metrics and data room
- Funding workshops and office hours
- Optional structured acceleration for early-stage startups
Meet the right investors
- Warm introductions to VCs and angels
- Pitch events and Demo Days
- Corporate partnership opportunities
For investors: access curated deal flow
Meet vetted Portuguese fintech, insurtech and regtech startups before they raise.
What you get
- Curated deal flow from our community
- Invitations to Demo Days and pitch events
- Co-investment and syndication opportunities
Our investor and partner network
Venture capital, business angels and corporate partners across banking, insurance, payments, identity and legal.
Backed by leading partners
Top institutions support our community across verticals such as banking, insurance, legal and payments.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fintech House invest directly in startups?
Fintech House is an incubator and accelerator. It does not typically invest its own capital, but connects startups with investors and prepares them to raise.
How do I get introduced to investors?
Through the community: warm introductions, pitch events, Demo Days and corporate partnership opportunities.
Can you help with grants and non-dilutive funding?
Yes. The team can point you to relevant national and European programmes that fund innovation without taking equity.
Join the community to get closer to investors
Become a member to connect with the investors, partners and programmes that fund Portuguese fintech.