A dynamic evening of capital and perspective, this private gathering at VNTR House is co-hosted with our friends at Game Changers Forum — a global platform connecting influential leaders and decision-makers across markets. Together, we convene a curated room of investors, founders, and capital leaders to explore how Portugal is both lived and allocated: the operational realities from within, and the strategic narratives perceived from abroad.
As Portugal continues to position itself as a European hub for capital, lifestyle, and long-term relocation, an important question remains: How is Portugal experienced by those building from within — and how is it perceived by those investing from abroad?
This evening is designed to bridge those perspectives through dialogue.
Invited International Voice:
Igor Ryabenkiy
Igor Ryabenkiy joins the panel bringing an international investor’s perspective on Portugal and emerging technology ecosystems.
Igor Ryabenkiy is an author, entrepreneur and investor. He signed his first angel check in 1998 and founded AltalR Capital in 2005 to support early stage companies across the US, Europe and Israel. He also founded AltaClub and AltaLab, a program that helps founders think clearly and build better.
Igor invests in B2B SaaS, Future of Work, FinTech, Productivity Tools, and Digital Health — guiding founders from their first idea to market leadership.
Insider perspective
Bruno Mota
Bruno Mota joins the discussion offering the insider’s view of Portugal’s investment and entrepreneurial landscape.
Deeply embedded in the local ecosystem, he brings first-hand perspective on how opportunities emerge in practice — the pace of decision-making, the institutional dynamics, and the cultural foundations shaping business in Portugal.
His voice grounds the conversation in the operational reality behind the country’s evolving narrative.
PROGRAM
17:30 — Arrival & Welcome
17:45 — Panel Discussion - “Portugal Through Two Lenses”
18:30 — Buffet Dinner & Open Conversation
21:30 — Evening Close
We will explore topics as:
- How Portugal looks from the inside — operational reality, pace, access
- How it is perceived from the outside — narrative, opportunity, risk
- Expectations around transparency, governance, and decision-making
- What local players can learn from international investors
- What international investors can learn from local depth
A private evening at the VNTR Clubhouse dedicated to cultivating dialogue between local capital leaders and international investors engaging with Portugal.
The program blends substance with presence — from a focused panel conversation to open dinner exchange — exploring how Portugal is experienced from within and how it is interpreted from abroad.
Expect thoughtful exchange, real insights, and authentic introductions — not presentations or promotion
This gathering is curated for:
- International investors assessing Portugal as a base for long-term capital deployment.
- Portuguese founders, operators, and capital holders navigating global partnerships.
- Family office principals and wealth stewards evaluating cross-border opportunities.
- Cross-border entrepreneurs and allocators balancing local insight with international scale.
- Members and invited guests of VNTR Club seeking perspective beyond a single market lens.
- By invitation only — a space for those who lead capital with intention.
Companies that would like to connect with investors can Apply to Sponsor https://forms.gle/T4CUBbZe1B9kASnK8
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