Multi-stage VC, Lisbon

Faber

Venture capital firm · Lisbon · Founded 2012

Quick read

Faber is an early-stage VC firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. It backs deep-tech founders at the intersection of AI/data and climate — with a particular focus on ocean tech — writing pre-seed and seed cheques into teams with Southern European roots building global companies. In November 2024, the firm closed its third fund at €31M, anchored by the EIF, NATO Innovation Fund, and Caixa Capital.

Key facts

Founded
2012
Employees
1-10
Sectors
climate, ai, enterprise, saas
Website
www.faber.vc

Investment thesis

Faber backs early-stage (pre-seed and seed) deep-tech founders in Southern Europe building global companies at the intersection of AI/data and climate — with a specific emphasis on ocean technologies — targeting B2B teams with scalable distribution potential.

Recent activity

  • Nov 2024fundraise
    Faber closed its third fund, Faber Tech Fund III, at a first close of €31 million (~$33.9M), targeting a final close of €64 million. The fund is anchored by the European Investment Fund (EIF), with contributions from the NATO Innovation Fund and Portugal's Caixa Capital, plus family offices. It targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups in deep tech, AI, robotics, and biotech across Southern Europe. techcrunch.com
  • Feb 2025investment
    Faber led a €3 million Seed round in Zymvol, a Catalan biotech startup specialising in computational enzyme discovery, alongside Elaia Partners and Übermorgen Ventures. cbinsights.com
  • 2024investment
    Faber participated in a €25.7 million Series A round for Atmos Space Cargo, led by Balnord and Expansion Ventures, alongside the EIC, OTB Ventures, HTGF, Seraphim, and others. Proceeds will scale development of the PHOENIX return vehicle and advance its first commercial missions. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber co-led a $2.4 million Seed round in Ponda Bio alongside Counteract, with participation from PDS Ventures, Evenlode Investment, and the Royal College of Art. Ponda Bio makes BioPuff®, a plant-based insulation from Typha grown via paludiculture. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber participated in a €5.5 million Seed round for ISPTech, led by Join Capital, alongside HTGF, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and others. Funding targets expanded manufacturing and propulsion infrastructure ahead of in-orbit missions in 2026. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber led a £7 million Seed round for Biographica, alongside SuperSeed, Cardumen Capital, and The Helm. superscout.co
  • 2023product
    Faber ran its Entrepreneurship Program for MSc, PhD, and Postdoc STEM students, with a March 1 application deadline, offering direct training from founders on building startups from early research. pt.linkedin.com
  • Jul 2026investment
    Faber made an investment in Porelio, an industrial chemicals company — its most recent recorded deal. pitchbook.com
  • 2024investment
    Faber led a £7 million seed round for Biographica, with SuperSeed, Cardumen Capital, The Helm, Chalfen Ventures, and Entrepreneurs First also participating. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber participated in Atmos Space Cargo's €25.7 million Series A, led by Balnord and Expansion Ventures alongside Keen Venture Partners, the EIC, OTB Ventures, HTGF, and others. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber joined a €5.5 million seed round for ISPTech, led by Join Capital with HTGF, First Momentum Ventures, Lightfield Equity, DLR, and others participating. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber co-led a $2.4 million seed round for Ponda Bio alongside Counteract, with PDS Ventures, Evenlode Investment, and the Royal College of Art also participating. faber.vc

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Alexandre Barbosa · Managing Partner
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  • Sofia Santos · Partner
  • Carlos Silva · Founding Partner
  • Henrique Cardoso · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Faber?+

Faber is an early-stage VC firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. It backs deep-tech founders at the intersection of AI/data and climate — with a particular focus on ocean tech — writing pre-seed and seed cheques into teams with Southern European roots building global companies.

Where is Faber headquartered?+

Faber is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

When was Faber founded?+

Faber was founded in 2012.

What sectors does Faber invest in?+

Faber focuses on climate, ai, enterprise, saas. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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