At a Glance
Singular is a European deep tech venture capital firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, that specializes in investing at the intersection of science and technology. The firm focuses on transforming cutting-edge scientific research into commercially viable companies that can address some of the world's most complex challenges.
The firm's investment approach spans multiple deep tech verticals including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and advanced materials. Singular typically invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, working closely with technical founders who are often scientists, researchers, or engineers transitioning from academic or corporate research environments into entrepreneurship.
Operating from Portugal positions Singular strategically within Europe's growing deep tech ecosystem, allowing access to world-class research institutions and a pipeline of science-based startups across the continent. The firm's focus on early-stage deep tech reflects the unique requirements of these companies, which often require patient capital and specialized expertise to navigate the longer development cycles typical of science-based innovations.
“European deep tech investing in seed-stage companies at the intersection of science and technology, focusing on AI, quantum, biotech, and advanced materials.”
Singular primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Singular is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Singular focuses on investments in Deeptech, AI, Biotech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.