Our investment approach
From idea to scale, we're with you every step of the way
From Web3 to AI
What began with Web3 founders has grown into something bigger. Today we back founders across tech, entertainment, and AI.
We invest early and stay close
We back early-stage companies led by founders who iterate quickly and use AI to build faster. We help from day one — from fundraising to finding your first customers.
Founders get access to our coworking spaces, so they can build and scale with the support of a community.
What we bring to the table
More than capital — help where it actually matters
Capital
Early funding, with follow-on support as you grow
Hands-on Support
From building the product to landing your first customers
Community Access
A desk in our Lisbon spaces and a room full of founders
Trusted by
great founders
If you're building fast in tech, entertainment, or AI, we'd like to hear from you.
Talk to us
We had a lot of choice and were not short of offers. We partnered with Poolside because of their hands-on model and unrivalled experience in Blockchain.
Filip Wielanier
Co-founder and CEO, Cookie3
We've been truly surprised by the level of support from Poolside and persistence to keep hitting targets.
Butian Li
Founder and CEO, Blockless
It's not what I was expecting. Poolside is more than a normal accelerator and helped us where needed on BD and marketing.
Suhail Gangji
Founder and CEO, Portals
We were looking for a hands-on partner with ingrained Web3 experience. We found Poolside, the rest is history.
André Lagres
Co-founder and CEO, Lympid
It's a different kind of accelerator, supporting you on specific areas and problems. Their advice and experience is invaluable.
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Co-founder and CEO, Soulbound