Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Lisbon, Portugal
Countries of investment
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
Investment stages
- Pre-seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- Payments
- Financial Services
About
Shapers partners with fintech founders at the earliest institutional stages, offering capital and expertise in regulatory strategy, partnerships, and financial infrastructure. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner for entrepreneurs shaping Europe’s next wave of fintech leaders.
Shapers partners with fintech founders at the earliest institutional stages, offering capital and expertise in regulatory strategy, partnerships, and financial infrastructure. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner for entrepreneurs shaping Europe’s next wave of fintech leaders.
Investment Thesis
Focuses on early-stage fintech ventures across Europe. Prioritizes innovative models in payments, lending, wealthtech, and embedded finance that can scale regionally and beyond.
Manager's Experience
Founded by Baltic and Nordic investors with track records in building and scaling regional startups. The managers combine angel investing, venture creation, and mentorship experience, with strong ties to local ecosystems to support founders from pre-seed through seed growth.
Team
Philippe Teixeira da Mota – Co-Founder; Thomas Teixeira da Mota – Co-Founder