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João Carreira
Managing Partner
João has been Managing Partner of Critical Ventures since 2012. He co-founded Critical Software in 1998 and serves as its CEO.
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Gonçalo Quadros
Partner
Gonçalo has been a Partner of Critical Ventures since 2012. He co-founded Critical Software in 1998 and serves as its Chairman.
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Pedro Murtinho
Partner
Pedro has been a Partner of Critical Ventures since 2012. He has served as Critical Software's Chief Financial Officer since 2002.
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Heitor Benfeito
Managing Director
Heitor is a Managing Director of Critical Ventures, bringing deep experience in technology and venture investing. He has served on the boards of numerous high-growth technology companies across Europe.
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Eric Kohlmann
Managing Director
Eric is a Managing Director of Critical Ventures, focused on deal sourcing, portfolio support, and international expansion. He brings experience in venture capital and early-stage company building across Europe and North America.
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Joana Guerra
Head of Legal & Compliance
Joana is Head of Legal and Compliance at Critical Ventures, overseeing the fund's legal, regulatory and compliance matters across investments and operations.
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Rui Lucas
Head of Research & Risk
Rui is Head of Research and Risk at Critical Ventures, leading investment research, due-diligence analysis and risk assessment across the portfolio.
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Iskra Sekulovska
Ecosystem Manager
Iskra drives CVT's ecosystem initiatives, building the connections between founders, investors, corporates, and academia. She is the face of CVT in the startup community.
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