UNION

From Ignition to Investment: Powering the Innovation Journey

Identify, shape, and invest in the most promising founders, the most impactful projects, and the technologies that will shape tomorrow.

At UNION Venture Builders, we don’t just support startups—we architect a full-circle pathway that transforms ideas into ventures, and ventures into valuable investments. Our integrated ecosystem is designed to support innovation at every stage of its evolution.

We’re not passive backers.
We’re business-oriented investors who roll up our sleeves early because we believe that the ventures worth backing are the ones we help build.

We’re not an accelerator. We’re not a passive investor.
We are venture builders — and we actively shape the ventures we believe in.

Our Approach

Rigorous methodology

Reduces risk and accelerates market readiness

Access to technology and IP

From universities and research labs

Community of experts, entrepreneurs, and investors

Who bring hands-on support

UNION Team

With Union, founders are never alone.
And great ideas are never wasted.

Carlos Mendes
Francisco Ascensão
Maria Aldim
Jamie Bridel
Karina Carvalho
Sadik Ali

Discover the UNION ecosystem

Tailored Venture Building

From lab to market: We transform ideas and research into startups ready for scale and investment.

Investor Community & Funds

A curated club of investors backing rigorously validated startups with deep-tech or academic foundations.

Corporate Innovation & Ignition

Co-created programs with corporates and universities to identify, pilot and scale high-potential technologies.