About the Event
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 group of investors, founders, and capital leaders to reflect on Portugal — both as it is experienced from within and as it is perceived from abroad.
As Portugal continues to position itself as a European hub for capital, lifestyle, and long-term relocation, an important question emerges:
How is Portugal experienced by those building here — and how is it seen by those allocating capital from outside?
This evening is designed as a dialogue between these perspectives.
Together, we convene a curated group of investors, founders, and capital leaders to reflect on Portugal — both as it is experienced from within and as it is perceived from abroad.
As Portugal continues to position itself as a European hub for capital, lifestyle, and long-term relocation, an important question emerges:
How is Portugal experienced by those building here — and how is it seen by those allocating capital from outside?
This evening is designed as a dialogue between these perspectives.
March 25, 2026 at 17:30
Date & Time
VNTR Club House, Cascais
Address
€50
Ticket Price
Managing Partner at AltaIR Capital
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.
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.
Invited International Voice
Founder & CEO Devoteam Portugal,
Global Vice President Devoteam
Global Vice President Devoteam
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.
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.
Insider perspective
Featured Wine & Gastronomy Partners
Evening Flow
17:30
Arrival & Welcome
18:00
Panel Discussion - “Portugal Through Two Lenses”
- 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
18:45
Seafood Feast Table
A curated seafood experience — an abundant, beautifully composed table of oysters, lobster, scallops and prawns, designed as a living installation to be explored and shared.
21:30
Evening Close
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Hosted by VNTR Club
We are a global private circle of visionary investors, legacy stewards, and capital catalysts — united not by origin, but by principle: a shared ethic of thoughtful action and long-view responsibility.
We welcome those who no longer need to prove wealth or power — but are ready to use them with wisdom.
We welcome those who no longer need to prove wealth or power — but are ready to use them with wisdom.
About VNTR Clubhouse
VNTR House is a private member gathering space, maintained exclusively for members of VNTR Club and their invited guests.
Located between Cascais and Sintra, in a quiet and discreet part of the region, the clubhouse serves as an invitation-only setting for focused conversation, private roundtables, and curated member gatherings.
Designed to support trust, clarity, and a sense of belonging, the VNTR House reflects our philosophy:
Built for Capital.
Designed for Legacy.
Made for Belonging.
Located between Cascais and Sintra, in a quiet and discreet part of the region, the clubhouse serves as an invitation-only setting for focused conversation, private roundtables, and curated member gatherings.
Designed to support trust, clarity, and a sense of belonging, the VNTR House reflects our philosophy:
Built for Capital.
Designed for Legacy.
Made for Belonging.