Ocean Capital is a Lisbon-based venture capital advisory firm dedicated to accelerating the growth of high-potential, R&D-driven startups across Europe. Our mission is to bridge innovative companies, particularly those supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), with Portugal’s robust investment ecosystem, leveraging the SIFIDE program, a government-backed R&D tax incentive that has mobilized over €3 billion in private investment. We specialize in supporting startups to establish a presence in Portugal, obtain ANI innovation certification, and access investment from Portuguese R&D venture capital funds and Banco de Fomento co-investment mechanisms. Ocean Capital provides end-to-end support including fundraising structuring, investment readiness, certification, and business development services to accelerate market entry and investor engagement. Our team has collectively raised over €215 million for innovative clients and maintains active relationships with international and Portuguese investors. Through programs such as the Portugal Acceleration Program, we help EIC-backed companies scale their R&D and commercial activities in Portugal while accessing funding opportunities.