BAE Ventures

What they do

Founded in 2022 by industry veterans Henrique Veiga and Sofia Peixoto, BAE Ventures positions itself as a "new generation of venture capital" dedicated to the travel and tourism industry. Operating as "de-coders" of innovation, the firm uses an open innovation approach to bridge the gap between legacy tourism corporations, early-stage startups, and global investors. Rather than just deploying capital, BAE Ventures acts as a venture builder, having recently partnered with the Brazilian multinational FCJ Venture Builder to launch a dedicated corporate venture builder for tourism and hospitality in Europe. They are highly regarded in the ecosystem for their deep domain expertise and their mission to help the industry transition from mass tourism to sustainable, experiential tourism.

What they look for

BAE Ventures' core thesis is to ignite innovation in the travel and tourism industry by connecting startups, corporations, and investors. They believe that the shift from "mass tourism" to "experiential tourism" requires unprecedented levels of technological integration, organization, and sustainability. They invest in startups that solve complex problems within the tourism value chain and help legacy corporations adapt to these changing consumer expectations.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Consumer, Food and agriculture, Mobility and logistics, AI, Climate, Other

Based

Lisbon, PT