Ericeira · Portugal

Backing builders in Ericeira and beyond.

A group of entrepreneurs and operators based in Ericeira, investing our money in founders we believe in.

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Our thesis

Based in Ericeira. Investing everywhere.

We live in Ericeira and we want to see it grow. We back founders building here, and we value dealflow that strengthens the community around us.

But that's a starting point, not a boundary. We don't currently filter by geography, industry, or stage. If the opportunity is compelling, we want to hear about it.

Who we are

A small group of operators and investors.

We've built companies, led teams, and written cheques across the globe. Today, we live in Ericeira and spend our days working with founders and investing in the community.

We're not a fund. We invest our own money, individually or together, and we back people we'd want to work with for years.

How it works

01

Apply

Submit your application ahead of the next pitch day. It takes 5–10 minutes. We review every submission and select founders to present.

02

Pitch

Selected founders pitch the group in person in Ericeira. 10 minutes to present and 15 minutes of Q&A afterwards.

03

Diligence

If there's interest after the pitch, we move quickly. Individual members lead on deals they want to pursue. We keep the process lean.

04

Investment

Members invest individually or co-invest together depending on deal size. Straightforward partners. Decisions without unnecessary delay.

Pitch us

Tell us what you're building.

We're always looking to meet founders. Send us your pitch and we'll be in touch about next steps and upcoming pitch days.

We review every submission. If you're a fit, you'll hear from us.

Format 30-minute pitch blocks, daytime
Location Ericeira, venue shared with selected founders
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who can apply to pitch?
Any founder with a working product or service and a clear sense of what they're building. Pre-launch / pre-revenue is fine, but you need a clear vision and roadmap to get there.
Do I need to be based in Ericeira?
No. We back founders across Portugal and beyond. Ericeira is our home base, not a filter.
What are you looking for?
Strong founders, a real problem, and some early evidence that it is working or that it will work: revenue, users, notable customers, signups - whatever's most relevant. We care more about conviction and clarity than sector or stage.
How does selection work?
We review every submission. If you're a fit, you'll hear from us about an upcoming pitch day.
Can I bring my team?
Yes. You're welcome to bring up to two additional co-founders or leadership team members. Three people total per company.
Can others attend?
Pitch days are closed to the public. It's just the founding team and ERI Capital members in the room.
Does everyone invest?
Not necessarily. Each member invests individually and makes their own decision, although we do rely on each other for diligence. There's no fund and no guaranteed check.
What happens after?
You'll get honest feedback from the room regardless of outcome. If there is interest, one of the angels will lead diligence. After the diligence process completes, the lead angel will share the feedback with the rest of the group. At that point, each member will make their own decision to invest or not. Some may want to follow up directly. No gatekeepers.

Get in touch

Questions, ideas, introductions.

Not pitching but want to connect? Fill out the form or email us at hello@ericapital.pt