🔜 In 2 weeks we'll be serving up a flavorful discussion on Foodtech at our 31st Hangout. 👨‍🍳 We've cooked up an incredible panel featuring Eunice Costa (#DeltaCafés), Marta Miraldes (SBI Consulting), and Ivanoel Rodrigues (#Hortee). 🎟️ Secure your spot: eventbrite.pt/e/hangout-31-f…

🎮 Great news for the Portuguese gaming industry as FRVR announces the closure of a funding round, securing €11.6M to enhance its platform, focusing on advancing its AI engine for more personalized gaming experiences. 👇 Learn more below: eu-startups.com/2024/08/lisbon…

🤔 Have you applied for our #Road2WebSummit program yet? 🇵🇹 By joining, you'll become part of our exclusive Portuguese Delegation - a networking community that will boost your project's visibility with international investors and the media. 👉 Apply now: startupportugal.com/programs/road-…

🍽️ Get ready for a flavor-packed evening at our next Community Hangout! 🤩 We’re serving up a Pitch Session featuring four Foodtech startups: #DigIn, #PortugalBugs, #Phunk, and #AniMob. 🎟️ Grab your free ticket and join us for this taste of the future: eventbrite.pt/e/hangout-31-f…

🇵🇹 The Portuguese ecosystem continues to thrive as Piclo secures a new investment from Energias de Portugal Ventures, for an undisclosed amount, ahead of a larger funding round expected later in 2024. 📰 Learn more here: tech.eu/2024/08/20/pic…

👨‍🍳 Ready to cook up some fresh ideas? You can still secure your ticket and join us for this Wednesday’s Hangout on the amazing topic of FOODTECH! 🎟️ Come hungry for knowledge and leave with a full plate of ideas. Seats are limited – grab your free ticket: eventbrite.pt/e/hangout-31-f…

🔜 We are 30 minutes away from the 31st edition of our Above & Beyond Community Hangout! 👨‍🍳 Today we will dive into the topic of 'Foodtech' and will explore how the food industry can impact our ecosystem! 🤔 Are you ready?

🚀 João Moreira Pires (Lisbon) and Marília Santos (Porto), will kick things off with an ecosystem debrief, setting the stage for today’s session. 💡 Following that, we'll dive into our exciting #WarmUpPitch, featuring some outstanding pitches you won't want to miss!

🔥 It’s time for our #WarmUpPitch! Here's today's dynamic lineup: 📲 Luís Azaredo, Head of Restaurant Consulting at DIG-IN 🐛 Guilherme Pereira, Co-Founder of Portugal Bugs 🥂 Duarte Froes, Co-Founder of PHUNK 🐄 João Maria Xavier, CEO of Animob 🤩 Lets' begin!

🥂 Taking the stage we have Duarte Froes and the innovative PHUNK, who are shaking things up with their ready-to-go alcoholic drinks that are low in calories and completely sugar-free!

🐛 Up next, we have Guilherme Pereira! Portugal Bugs is bringing a whole new flavor to healthy eating with their innovative bug-based recipes. It’s a crunchy, protein-packed way to boost your day and feel fantastic.

📲 Now, we have Luís Azaredo with DIG-IN, the perfect app for foodies! It lets you discover restaurants, view menus, photos, and reviews, make reservations, order delivery and takeaway, and even pay through the app using your meal card, credit card, or MB WAY

🐄 Last, but definitely not least, we have João Maria Xavier, from AniMob. They are a game-changer for sustainable agriculture, connecting livestock producers with landowners to rejuvenate the land and support local farming in a eco-friendly way.

🚀 Let’s dive into the exciting world of Foodtech and explore how this booming industry is reshaping our ecosystem. ⭐ Meet our panel: - Ivanoel Rodrigues from #Hortee - Pedro Cabral from #PhenixPortugal - André Campos from #Sogrape - Marta Miraldes from #FromStartToTable

🗣️ Marta Miraldes, Program Director at #FromStartToTable: “You can’t just have a software offering the same solution to different countries. You need to study and take into consideration the differences in countries and especially the regulations”.

🗣️ André Campos, Head of Strategy at #Sogrape: “The main things investors are looking before investing in projects in this industry is simple: sustainability and the quality. But now sustainability is definitely a must”.

🗣️ Pedro Cabral, Operations Manager at #Phenix: “The biggest challenge food companies face is implementing technology to effectively track inventory and prevent product loss”.

👏 That’s a wrap! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, with special appreciation to our incredible speakers and sponsors! 🔜 Stay tuned—more exciting events are coming your way!

🤩 Our Hangout returned yesterday, and we couldn’t be happier! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in Lisbon and Porto—you made it a success! 🔜 September brings even more excitement with a second hangout in the final week! Stay tuned to our social media for updates!

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