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Adamastor Weekly
Week 9
There are moments in an ecosystem when you realise something bigger is taking shape, something that goes beyond investment, beyond deal flow, beyond the usual choreography of pitches and term sheets. Angels Way is one of those moments. A community of early‑stage angel investors…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Week 8
The presentation of The Vagina Business at Maze Impact HQ cut straight to the point: women’s health is not a side topic, it’s one of the biggest, most overlooked economic opportunities of this decade. And we’re still treating it like an afterthought. Marina’s voice cut through…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Week 7
Carnaval may be Brazil’s global trademark, but we’ve always had our own version. It’s usually a moment to blend in with the locals, feel the culture from the inside, and let yourself be carried by the rhythm. But this year is different. The severe storms that hit the country…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Week 6
The past week has truly put Portugal to the test. The country faced one of the most severe weather events in recent years, with isolated communities, damaged infrastructure, and thousands of people dealing with material and emotional losses. Moments like these remind us how…
Carlos Resende
Adamastor Weekly
Week 5
The Founder Institute Portugal ’s first cohort wrapped last week, and once again it proved something we often forget: ecosystems don’t grow by accident. They grow because people invest time, energy, and belief into helping new founders take their first real steps. FI is one of…
Carlos Resende
Opinion
There's a recurring complaint in Portugal's startup ecosystem: too much support for companies that already exist, not enough for people still figuring things out. Accelerators want traction. Investors want revenue. Incubators want a team and a prototype. But what about the…
Fernando Fraga
Adamastor Weekly
Week 4
This week brought two strong signals that Europe is finally accelerating in the right direction for those who build, invest, and scale technology on this continent. First, the President of the European Commission announced progress on EU‑Inc , the long awaited pan-European…
Carlos Resende
Opinion
A Launchpad for Portuguese Founders to Go Global In Portugal’s vibrant, ever-evolving startup landscape, the difference between an idea and a thriving business often comes down to experience, network, and confidence. That’s exactly where Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs …
Chris Barton
Adamastor Weekly
Week 3
I’ve been following the Scale Up Now initiative from Startup Portugal. Their ambition is clear and aligned with what our ecosystem needs: a bigger and more powerful presence in the USA. On day one, one of the topics on the table was Startups & Corporates — a partnership still…
Carlos Resende
Opinion
In 2024 at a Web Summit side-event for venture studios, something became obvious: the gap between American and European studios, and Portuguese studios was huge. We were behind… way behind. Portugal has maybe 10 to 15 venture studios right now. That's not enough. Not even close.…
Rui Gouveia
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A weekly read on Portugal’s startup scene — the raises, the launches, the hires — plus opinion from named voices in the ecosystem. Curated by Carlos Resende since 2017.