Rui Ferreira
Angel Investor
Lisbon, Portugal
Rui Ferreira, Angel Investor is an active investor based in Lisbon, Portugal. This profile covers what Rui Ferreira backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
Mr. Rui Ferreira is an Angel Investor. He served as President at Portugal Ventures. He holds a degree in Business Organisation and Management from the Lisbon University Institute (ISCTE-IUL), a Master's Degree with specialisation in Finance from the Catholic University of Portugal and has been a Lecturer at the ISCTE-IUL since 2001. He provides consultancy services to several entities in financing, restructuring, merger and acquisition of SMEs and innovation/entrepreneurship. He was CFO of SharkTank Portugal (2014-2017), Executive Director of ICAT/TEC Labs - Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology of the Lisbon Faculty of Science (2012-2013), Corporate Finance Director at Capital Criativo (2010-2011), Managing Director and Founder of Audax (Centre for Research and Support for Entrepreneurship and Family Business of ISCTE and the University of Lisbon's Faculty of Science)(2005-2009), Manager of Deloitte's Corporate Finance Division (2004-2005) and Advisor to the Board of API-Capital, S.A. (2001-2004). He was also Coordinator of IAPMEI's Financial Engineering/Innovation Department (1993-2000).
- Investor type
- Angel
- Stages
- Pre SeedSeed
- Invests in
- FintechFoodTech & Agriculture
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Typical check
- $150K
- Past investments
- 2
Notable investments
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What does Rui Ferreira invest in?
Rui Ferreira invests in Fintech and FoodTech & Agriculture, typically at Pre Seed and Seed. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Rui Ferreira typically invests at Pre Seed and Seed. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Rui Ferreira typically writes checks around $150K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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