Banco de Investimento Global

What they do

Banco de Investimento Global, S.A. is a privately held, specialized investment bank headquartered in Lisbon, offering brokerage, wealth management, and corporate advisory services. Beyond traditional banking, BiG distinguishes itself in the European startup ecosystem through its venture capital arm, Start Ventures, established in 2016. The firm leverages the bank's deep domain expertise, regulatory knowledge, and banking infrastructure to support early-stage B2B financial technology companies. It is highly regarded for providing founders with a unique "sandbox" environment to pilot projects, access real banking users, and navigate complex compliance landscapes.

What they look for

Start Ventures focuses exclusively on driving transformation within the financial sector by leveraging technology. They invest in early-stage B2B startups that are crafting scalable, sustainable solutions with the potential for global impact in the financial services industry. They view their relationship with founders through a "family approach," emphasizing long-term commitment, resilience, and close collaboration.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Proptech

Based

Lisbon, PT