SIFIDE Investor Fundraising

Expatico identifies qualifying R&D spend, prepares and submits your SIFIDE application. Recover up to 82.5% of qualifying spend.

We help R&D-focused companies access SIFIDE VC funds under favorable terms, supporting the full process from entity setup to fundraising.

Portuguese companies can invest in R&D VC funds and receive up to

, making it one of the most attractive R&D incentive programs in Europe.

has been raised by R&D VC funds, far more capital than the country's startup ecosystem can absorb. Approximately €1.7 billion remains to be deployed.

Any R&D-focused company with a Portuguese subsidiary can access these funds. Individual ticket sizes range from

€0.5 million to €50 million

Sector-agnostic — any company conducting an R&D project in Portugal qualifies.

From fundraising to operations, we manage every step of the process.

Let us help you navigate the SIFIDE landscape and secure the R&D funding your company deserves.

Access highly skilled engineers and researchers at competitive wage levels, with strong technical education infrastructure and multilingual capabilities.

Leverage Portugal's historical ties, shared language with Brazil, and strong cultural connections as a strategic entry point for the Latin American market.

IFICI and NHR programmes offer a 20% flat tax on local income and exemptions on foreign income for ten years — ideal for founders and key personnel.

Managed in-house by Dealflow.eu with support of the Ventures.eu team.

Handled in-house by our fund lawyer with extensive experience setting up Portuguese entities.

Facilitated by trusted external partners specialised in R&D certification.

Managed internally with additional expertise from specialised tech talent companies.