About Braintrust
Braintrust is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Lisbon, Portugal. As of Mar 2017, Braintrust has invested in 13 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in Portugal based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Mubcargo Overall, Braintrust portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, namely Sword Health. Castel Capital co-invest with Braintrust, sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Braintrust has team of 6 people including 4 partners.Key Metrics
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Braintrust's List of Top Investments
Braintrust has a portfolio of 13 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in MubcargoTheir portfolio spans across Portugal and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and 12 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Braintrust:
1. Sword Health
Provider of AI-powered digital physical therapy and pelvic health solutions. It offers personalized therapy programs combining artificial intelligence with human clinical expertise. These programs address muscle and joint pain, pelvic health conditions, and movement health issues. The company also provides on-demand access to clinical pain specialists and educational resources. Its solutions are designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for employers, health plans, and individuals. A predictive AI engine helps identify individuals at high risk for surgery, enabling earlier, less invasive interventions.
Key facts about Sword Health
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $450M
- Employee Count: 1,178 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Sapphire Ventures, Bond Capital and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Dynamics
Innovator in flexible electronics, payment cards, IoT, and digital technologies. The company pioneers edge-to-edge flexible electronics, creating award-winning battery-powered interactive payment cards and ultra-compact cellular IoT modems. It is a leader in digital technologies, offering QR payment platforms and digital asset management systems. The company focuses on providing unique custom payment solutions, customizable loyalty solutions, and UV-C sterilization products. They empower consumers with choice, control, and convenience through innovative card technology. The company holds numerous patents in electronics and payments, driving innovation in the interactive payment card market.
Key facts about Dynamics
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $111M
- Employee Count: 31 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Bain Capital Ventures, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 10, 2014, $*****
3. Findster
Findster is a private label brand of wearable GPS tracker for pets. The device uses proprietary RF technology to detect the location of the pets. It also has features such as geo-fences, group monitoring, emergency alerts, fall detection, a locate mode that offers proximity & direction for finding, an activity tracker for pets, remote monitoring via the base station, and integration with the IFTTT alerts service.
Key facts about Findster
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Porto (Portugal)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 4 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: HAX, K-Startup Grand Challenge and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2016, $*****
4. GFoundry
Gfoundry offers gamified employee engagement solutions for companies. Allows clients to conduct quizzes, follow progress, manage rewards, badges, recognition, and more. Enables clients to conduct technical training. Focused on improved personal development, motivation, and engagement for employees. Available for Web, iOS, and Android platforms. Clients include Capgemini, dpd, CGI, etc.
Key facts about GFoundry
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Lisbon (Portugal)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 5 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Startup Lisboa, Braintrust and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 16, 2016, $*****
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5. ChemiTek
Provider of chemical products for industrial maintenance in solar, glass, automotive. The company develops efficient, easy-to-apply, and environmentally friendly chemical solutions. It offers products designed for contaminant removal, performance enhancement, and surface protection. The company’s products are tested and certified by independent laboratories to ensure safety and compatibility. The company aims to be a reference in the international market.
Key facts about ChemiTek
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Aldreu (Portugal)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 13 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Portugal Ventures and Braintrust
Braintrust's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Mubcargo.Braintrust's Investments by Stage
Braintrust has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $317K.Braintrust's Investments by Sector
Braintrust has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Gig Economy and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 1 |
Gig Economy | 1 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Braintrust's Investments by Geography
Braintrust has made most investments in Portugal (1).Braintrust's recent investments
Braintrust has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Braintrust:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 02, 2017 | Portugal | Seed | 4704 |
Unicorns in Braintrust's Portfolio
Braintrust has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Sword Health. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Sword Health which became a unicorn in 2021, 4 years before Braintrust first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Braintrust's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 | Provider of AI-powered digital physical therapy and pelvic health solutions | 2015 | New York | Series E | qvijaij |
Team profile of Braintrust
Braintrust has a team of 6 members including 4 Partners located in Portugal. Braintrust's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Braintrust:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Portugal | - | ||
Partner | Braga | - | - | |
Partner | Lisbon | - | - | |
Partner | Lisbon | - |
Co-investors of Braintrust
Over the past 9 years, one investor has co-invested in Braintrust's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Braintrust: Castel Capital entered a company along with Braintrust.
