Heitor Benfeito

Heitor Benfeito is a Managing Director at Critical Ventures, bringing deep experience in technology and venture investing.

Heitor focuses on backing seed and early-stage deep-tech software companies, emphasizing hands-on partnership, funding, and strategic expertise in areas such as IoT, automation, cybersecurity, and AI/ML.

With over 15 years as a venture capital executive, Heitor has been responsible for deal flow and international activities, supporting early-stage companies in strategic commercial, funding, and M&A deals across the USA, UK, and Germany.

Previously, Heitor served as the Director of Corporate Development and Ventures at Critical Software and led the Portfolio Development Division at Portugal Ventures, where Heitor was responsible for all funding, M&A, and commercial strategic deals for their portfolio.

Heitor has held board positions in numerous high-growth technology companies across Europe and regularly participates as a speaker or jury member in Venture Capital forums.

Currently, Heitor is focused on the future of technological investments and the importance of collaborations in high-tech engineering, particularly concerning AI and other cutting-edge technologies.

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