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Critical Ecosystem

At the heart of everything is the power of connection

A dynamic network where collaboration fuels innovation and a shared purpose drives us toward a safer and better future. Together.

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Every company is a piece of a puzzle, each playing its part in building a shared future.

Our ecosystem thrives through dynamic clusters of companies, each with a distinct role in driving change and shaping a brighter future.
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    Graduated Ventures

    Graduated Ventures

    Critical Manufacturing
    Retmarker
    Watchful
    Our Graduated Ventures are tech companies nurtured within our ecosystem, allowing them to innovate and grow. Now operating independently, they blend cutting-edge autonomy with a legacy rooted in our heritage while staying true to our mission of building a safer, better world.
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    Anchored Ventures

    Anchored Ventures

    Critical TechWorks
    RunSafe Security
    Kirontech
    Turion
    Twinzo
    Verticalla
    Critical Links
    Anchored Ventures are innovative tech companies, either born from our vision or carefully chosen for investment due to their alignment with our purpose to build a safer, better world. Nurtured, mentored, and supported within our ecosystem, they thrive with the benefit of our resources and heritage, driving innovation and change.
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    Venture Partners

    Venture Partners

    Critical Ventures
    BMW Group
    ASMPT
    Sauter
    Lockheed Martin
    Capitalworks
    BMW i Ventures
    Bayes Entrperneuship Fund
    Venture to Future Fund
    Depo Ventures
    Soulmates Ventures
    Alsop Louie Partners
    SineWave Ventures
    Renegade Ventures
    Hyperlink Ventures
    Iron Gate Capital
    Inner Loop Capital
    Partners fuelling innovation through capital investment or revenue acceleration in our spin-offs.
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    Market Amplifiers

    Market Amplifiers

    Critical Manufacturing
    Runsafe Security
    Twinzo
    FSQ experts
    Vector
    AFuzion
    Digital Transit
    Duagon
    ERTMS Solutions
    QNX
    Partners that contribute to expanding our business footprint by amplifying our value proposition, integrating with, or enhancing Critical Software’s solutions.
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    Frontier Explorers

    Frontier Explorers

    Universidade de Coimbra
    Institute of Systems and Robotics
    INESC-TEC
    UTAD
    CISUC
    ISEC
    INESC-ID
    Universidade Católica Portuguesa
    Instituto Superior Técnico
    Universidade de Aveiro
    Instituto de Telecomunicações
    FEUP
    ALSTOM
    Caixa Geral de Depósitos
    MEDWAY
    Banco Fomento Angolano
    351 Portuguese Startup Association
    Mindstone
    Unicorn Factory Lisboa
    Startup Portugal
    JUNITEC
    STARJE
    Cutting-edge R&D collaborators and innovation catalysts who push the boundaries of what’s possible. Pioneers in industries or technologies that unlock new opportunities for Critical Software.
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    Hyperscale & Tech Enablers

    Hyperscale & Tech Enablers

    Microsoft
    IBM
    Fujitsu
    Arrow
    Oracle
    AWS
    Fortinet
    Certifer
    Scalabit
    Cloud, infrastructure, and technology providers that empower Critical Software to scale globally.  
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    Our Tribe

    Our Tribe

    NOS
    Specialisterne
    TUMO
    42 (PORTO E LISBOA)
    Porto TechHub
    Unicorn Factory Lisboa
    351 Portuguese Startup Association
    GRACE
    Católica Porto Business School
    Bluepharma
    Critical Manufacturing
    Critical Techworks
    LTPlabs
    MSG Insur:it
    NEST Collective
    Present Technologies
    Organizations that align with Critical Software’s mission to drive social, environmental, or community impact.

Find more about our Partners

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    Critical Manufacturing
    Graduated Ventures
    Market Amplifiers
    Manufacturing
    Software & ITC

    Provider of advanced manufacturing software solutions, specialising in digital transformation for industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace.

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    Retmarker
    Graduated Ventures
    Software & ITC
    Medical Technologies & Life Sciences

    Technology company that offers AI-powered solutions, helping businesses improve operational efficiency through automated document workflows.

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    Watchful
    Graduated Ventures
    Software & ITC

    Watchful, acquired by Symantec, is now part of Broadcom, a global tech company specialising in semiconductors and software for industries like communications and data centres.

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    Critical TechWorks
    Anchored Ventures
    Software & ITC
    Automotive

    Technology company that specialises in delivering innovative digital solutions, primarily for the automotive sector.

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    RunSafe Security
    Anchored Ventures
    Market Amplifiers
    Software & ITC

    Cybersecurity company that provides software solutions to protect applications from vulnerabilities and attacks.

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    Kirontech
    Anchored Ventures
    Software & ITC
    Financial Services & Insurance

    Technology company specialising in automation and digital transformation solutions. They help businesses optimise operations and integrate AI and machine learning to enhance efficiency.