Bynd Venture Capital is a Portuguese investor focusing on seed and early-stage startups in IT/Digital and Sustainability sectors. With an Iberian footprint, they primarily invest in companies from Portugal and Spain, or those with strong connections to these markets. Bynd typically participates in seed and Series A rounds, with occasional involvement in pre-seed and Series B investments.
Notable portfolio companies include Defined.ai, which has raised $63.4 million, and Didimo, with $4.9 million in funding. Bynd positions itself as a hands-on investor, working closely with founders as partners in growth. They offer value-add services beyond capital, emphasizing their role as team members rather than just financial backers. This approach has garnered praise from portfolio company CEOs, highlighting Bynd's commitment to startup success.
Bynd Venture Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Follow-on Investments2
Current Portfolio Count6
Top Investment Stages
Seed4 (50.0%)
Pre-Seed2 (25.0%)
Series A1 (12.5%)
Series B1 (12.5%)
Stage Mix
Seed 50%Pre-Seed 25%Series A 13%Series B 13%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Bynd Venture Capital - Classification
- Also Known As
- Bynd Venture Capital Scr, SA
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
