

From Seed to Scale | Sword x Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Sword are teaming up again during the SIM Conference to strip away the noise. We’re hosting an exclusive side-event designed to deconstruct the hardest milestone in a founder’s journey: Securing investment.
To get to the truth, we are bringing together both sides of the table: the investor’s lens and the startup’s lived experience for a transparent look at the current market.
In this session, our speakers will move past the generic advice to share what is truly valued by investors right now, how to define a strategy that sticks, and where to actually start your raise.
Speakers:
Carlos Guilherme, Corporate Development Director at Sword
Cristina Fonseca, General Partner at Indico Capital
Moderated by: Milana Dovzhenko, Head of Portfolio at Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Hosted at the Sword Porto Office, this is a space designed for sharing the most valuable tips, asking the bold questions, and creating meaningful connections, wrapped in a relaxed happy hour setting.
📝 Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Reception & drinks
6:30 - 7:15 PM: Fundraising Fireside Chat
7:15 - 8:00 PM: Networking & drinks
🗓️ Date: May 14th
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Sword Porto Office - Avenida Sidónio Pais 153, Porto
Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.