Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM)

Benjamin Junior and Fernando Martins ???????? are heading to Las Vegas for Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2024, a flagship event for cloud technology and innovation. ?? Will you be there? Reach the team for a coffee. ?? #BrightPixel #VC #AWS #CloudComputing

Bright Pixel (formerly Sonae IM) has led a $10.35M Series A investment round in Trustero, a Silicon Valley innovator in AI-powered Governance, Risk and Compliance. ?? This round, co-invested by Zetta Ventures, Engineering Capital and Vertex Ventures US, will propel the growth of Trustero's patented Trust Graph technology, enabling faster, more accurate and cost-effective GRC intelligence, empowering organizations to navigate increasingly sophisticated compliance requirements. Huge congratulations to Phillip Liu and the entire Trustero team. We’re excited to be part of this journey to revolutionize security and compliance with the power of AI! ?? Read more about the investment ?? https://lnkd.in/dQU3YyVY #BrightPixel #VC #AI #Cybersecurity #Compliance #GRC

#MeetOurPortfolio | JENTIS is a data-tracking platform that combines powerful server-side tracking and advanced AI technology to help businesses boost advertising performance, gain deep insights into customer journeys, and accelerate revenue growth. ?? Imagine tracking that captures up to 100% more data than conventional web tracking. This enables e-commerce businesses to optimize audience targeting across all performance ad platforms—resulting in much higher returns on ad spend. JENTIS works without relying on third-party cookies, delivering complete, first-party data and insights. It seamlessly integrates with existing marketing and analytics tools and empowers businesses to take back control and ownership of their data, an essential advantage in industries like healthcare and finance. Leonor de L'Hermite (she/her), our Operating Partner, says that "it’s been amazing to witness this growth journey, making it easier for companies to drive success through data while ensuring their users’ privacy stays protected." ? Step into the next era of data-driven growth with JENTIS, where tracking and AI come together to give businesses a competitive edge and fuel their growth! Let’s go Thomas Tauchner and team! ?? ? #BrightPixel #VC #DataProtection #DataManagement #GDPR

Slush is back and so are we! ?? If you’re there, feel free to reach out to Francisco Aivado Nunes, Jo?o Bandeira, Miguel Bagulho, and Pedro Pinheiro — we’d love to connect. Looking forward to a great event! #BrightPixel #VC #Slush2024 #Startups #Entrepreneurship

Last Tuesday was electrifying! ?? Palácio Chiado was the stage for Tech at the Palace, an event hosted by Bright Pixel, GoHub Ventures and Google, that brought together some of the brightest minds in the scene. It was an amazing opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate innovation in the heart of Lisbon. With the global tech ecosystem gathered in the city, we created an environment buzzing with energy, perfect for networking and building valuable partnerships. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event unforgettable – let's keep the energy going! ?? #BrightPixel #VC #Tech #Lisbon #Innovation

SONAE's results for the past nine months are out! ?? In this period, Sonae’s growth was driven by strategic acquisitions, international expansion, and stronger market leadership, with new integrations and a focus on digital and ESG enhancing resilience and long-term value. At Bright Pixel, we remain dedicated to executing our investment strategy diligently and maintaining a strong focus on active portfolio management. Check the results. ?? #SONAE #BrightPixel #VC #VentureCapital

?? Big news: Cybersixgill is now part of Bitsight! The leader in cyber threat intelligence was acquired by Bitsight, a global?leader?in cyber risk management. We’re proud to have?been part of?Cybersixgill’s growth?journey since?2020, alongside esteemed co-investors such as Terra Venture Partners, Elron Ventures, REV.VC, OurCrowd, CrowdStrike, and MoreVC. This acquisition will strengthen Bitsight’s platform, combining Cybersixgill’s cutting-edge threat intelligence with Bitsight’s risk management?solutions. Kudos?to Sharon Wagner, Elad Lavi, Avi Kasztan, and the entire Cybersixgill team for their vision, dedication, and outstanding achievement. Looking forward to seeing what’s next!??? #BrightPixel #VC #Cybersecurity #CyberRisk #Acquisition #Exit

Touchdown in London town! ???? Meet Leonor de L'Hermite (she/her) from our team at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2024 - the conference that brings together global experts to discuss AI in I&O, cloud strategy, platform transformation, and security, providing the insights needed to stay ahead. This year’s theme addresses how generative AI is accelerating change across every area of business, challenging leaders to balance innovation with resilience and risk. Will you join the revolution? Let's connect! ?? #BrightPixel #VC #GartnerIT #AI

?? Big news: Probely has been acquired by Snyk! ? Probe.ly's journey began in Bright Pixel's incubation program, with visionary?contribution?from Celso Martinho, Alexandre Santos, and Benjamin Junior. ? In 2017, the company spun off as an independent entity, with Bright Pixel proudly serving as the first investor. ? Over the years, we have supported Probe.ly's growth alongside esteemed co-investors such as Iberis Capital, Semapa Next, Caixa Capital, EDP Ventures, Portugal Ventures, and Novabase. ? This acquisition by Snyk marks a new chapter, allowing Probe.ly to scale its expertise globally?and improving?Snyk’s developer security solutions offering. ? We’re excited to see Probe.ly embark on this milestone achievement, paving the way for new opportunities and successes. Kudos to Nuno Loureiro, Tiago Mendo, Hugo Castilho, Jo?o Poupino, Bruno Bar?o, Claudio Gamboa, and the entire Probe.ly team for their hard work and dedication!??? ? #BrightPixel #VC #Cybersecurity #Acquisition #Exit

Benjamin Junior is on his way to Nuremberg to participate in SPS – Smart Production Solutions Fair 2024! ?? SPS (Smart Production Solutions) is a key event for?industry in Europe, gathering experts in automation, IoT, IIoT, and digital transformation. It offers insights into new technologies and opportunities being adopt across several manufacturing industries of several segments. Stay tuned for updates! ?? #BrightPixel #VC #SPS2024 #SmartProduction #Automation