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
Bringing extensive expertise in private equity, the fund manager has successfully executed over 20 investments across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Active in South Asian markets, the manager emphasizes a data-driven approach, leveraging market insights to identify high-growth opportunities. Notable exits include leading firms that have significantly scaled operations, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate various investment stages. Their strategic style prioritizes operator-first methodologies, ensuring alignment with management teams for sustainable value creation.
Team
Philippe Teixeira da Mota – Co-Founder; Thomas Teixeira da Mota – Co-Founder