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§ Venture Capital · Barcelona, Spain
Venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed-stage deep tech startups in Southern Europe, focused on AI, robotics, and biotech.
Faber is a Lisbon, Portugal-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage deep tech startups across Southern Europe. The firm focuses on science-driven companies operating in vertical artificial intelligence, robotics, computational biology, data infrastructure, and ocean sustainability. Faber manages multiple investment vehicles, including the €31 million Faber Tech II fund, the €30 million Faber Blue Pioneers fund, and the Faber Tech III fund, which reached a €31 million initial close in 2024 toward a €60 million target. To support these sectors, the firm raises capital from institutional limited partners such as the NATO Innovation Fund and the European Investment Fund. Its active portfolio includes early-stage investments in prominent technology companies like Sword Health, Smartex, and Unbabel. While the exact founding year is undisclosed, the firm is currently led by Managing Partner Alexandre Barbosa.
Key people at Faber.
Faber is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in deep tech startups that drive digital transformation and climate action. Their mission is to back outstanding entrepreneurs innovating at the intersection of science and technology, particularly focusing on AI, data, robotics, biotech, and ocean technologies. Faber targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies primarily in Southern Europe, aiming to help founders scale globally through dedicated funds, expert advisory, and active support. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Sword Health, Unbabel, and MicroHarvest, reflecting a strong impact on the deep tech and climate-focused startup ecosystem in the region[2][3][4][6].
Founded around 2012–2013, Faber was established by a partnership of entrepreneurial and scientific experts with a vision to invest in frontier technologies. Over time, the firm has evolved to focus on deep tech sectors with a strong emphasis on digital transformation and climate/ocean tech. The firm has raised multiple funds, including the recently launched Faber Tech Fund III with a first close of about $34 million, supported by major institutional investors such as the European Investment Fund and NATO Innovation Fund. This evolution reflects Faber’s growing commitment to backing hard tech startups with global potential from Southern Europe and beyond[3][5][6].
Faber rides the growing trend of deep tech innovation and climate-focused technology, sectors gaining momentum due to increasing digital transformation needs and global climate challenges. The timing is favorable given the rapid expansion of the Iberian Peninsula’s startup ecosystem, which has seen significant venture capital inflows and valuation growth. Faber’s focus on Southern Europe leverages a rising regional tech hub while addressing global market demands for advanced AI, biotech, and sustainable ocean technologies. Their influence extends by connecting startups with global capital and expertise, thus strengthening the broader European deep tech ecosystem[3][4][6].
Looking ahead, Faber is poised to continue scaling its impact by raising larger funds and deepening its specialization in frontier technologies. Trends such as AI-driven digital transformation and climate/ocean tech innovation will shape their investment focus. As the Southern European startup scene matures, Faber’s role as a key early-stage investor and ecosystem builder is likely to grow, potentially expanding its geographic reach and portfolio diversity. Their ability to combine scientific expertise with venture capital positions them well to influence the future of deep tech innovation globally[3][5][6].
Key people at Faber.
Faber has more than 26 tracked investments across 20 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Adaptam Therapeutics in October 2025.
