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Start Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 80 out of 100

Investor type
VC
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
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Record updated 30 September 2026

About

Start Ventures, managed by Onetier Partners SCR, S.A., is a global VC investor with a laser focus on Financial Services. We’re committed to helping visionary founders and operators bring their innovative ideas to life. We’re passionate about the transformational power of technology in the financial sector. We believe that by providing the necessary resources and guidance, we can help entrepreneurs drive economic prosperity and create positive change in the world.

Investment approach

Thesis
We believe that financial systems are the key to economic growth. Good access to finance improves overall welfare, as it empowers people to better manage their needs and thrive. We also believe that technology is the engine that can power the transformation of the financial system to a fairer and more efficient one, which will then spillover growth to other sectors of the economy.Source (opens in a new tab)
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