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

  • Feb 2026investment
    Faber participated in ISPTech's €5.5M Seed round alongside Join Capital (lead), HTGF, First Momentum Ventures, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). pitchbook.com
  • Feb 2025investment
    Faber led a €3M Seed round into Zymvol, a Barcelona-based biotech startup democratising sustainable enzymes for chemical, pharma, and cosmetics industries, alongside Elaia Partners and Übermorgen Ventures. cbinsights.com
  • Nov 2024fundraise
    Faber closed a first close of €31M (~$34M) on its third fund, anchored by the European Investment Fund (EIF) with contributions from the NATO Innovation Fund, Caixa Capital, and family offices. Target fund size is €64M. techcrunch.com
  • 2024investment
    Faber co-led a £7M Seed round for Biographica alongside SuperSeed, Cardumen Capital, and The Helm. superscout.co
  • 2024investment
    Faber participated in Atmos Space Cargo's €25.7M Series A led by Balnord and Expansion Ventures, alongside Keen Venture Partners, EIC, OTB Ventures, and HTGF. faber.vc
  • 2024investment
    Faber co-led Ponda Bio's $2.4M Seed round alongside Counteract, with participation from PDS Ventures, Evenlode Investment, and the Royal College of Art. 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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