Manuel Lopes Da Costa

Senior Advisor and Invited Professor

📍 Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 9 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2017𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Apr 2017
SAK is a highly innovative company that is disrupting the industry of sporting goods with the unparalleled quality of its products. Our mission: to give every athlete maximum SAFETY, COMFORT & INSPIRATION to perform at their maximum level! Focused on football, SAK began to produce safer and much more comfortable shin guards (using cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes) that were quickly adopted by the most demanding athletes in the world. SAK shin guards are used by some of the best players in clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Monaco, Wolfsburg, SL Benfica, FC Porto to name a few. SAK is a partner of the Football Medical Association (UK) and of the Association des Médecins de Clubs de Football Professionnel (France).
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Feb 2017
HeartGenetics (www.heartgenetics.com) is a digital health company that adds intelligence to genetic data. Our AI tools are the heart and mind of our own CE-IVD certified HEARTDECODE system for intelligent reporting. Supported by a strong knowledge of cardiovascular genetics, our new wellness genetic tests and apps are instrumental in the definition of highly personalised lifestyle plans and are already impacting thousands of people on a daily basis. Based on more than 20 years of its own cutting-edge research in the cardiovascular field, the HeartGenetics team has developed a set of CE-IVD genetic tests that can be prescribed by healthcare professionals in different specialties, such as Wellness (core), Obstetrics, Cardiology and drug response (Cardio and Cancer).
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2023
Consulting Country Managing Partner
Apr 2023
A Auren é uma empresa de serviços multidisciplinar que actua nas áreas da Auditoria Financeira, Assessoria Contabilística e Fiscal e Consultoria de Sistemas de Gestão. Com escritórios em Lisboa e Porto, pertence a uma rede com 51 escritórios em 9 países e, está integrada na ANTEA, Aliança de firmas independentes com mais de 200 escritórios distribuídos por 60 países. Ocupa a 7ª posição no ranking das empresas profissionais em Espanha e 23ª no mundo. Distingue-se assim pela sua proximidade e disponibilidade imediata, com óptimo conhecimento local, aliadas à experiência e capacidade fundada numa rede internacional; mas sem o peso de estrutura e overheads das multinacionais. Podemos actuar virtualmente em qualquer área da empresa, seja a nível de operações exigidas por compliance (Auditorias, Revisão Oficial de Contas), seja na análise e procura das melhores soluções para desafios específicos (Assessoria Financeira, Consultoria de Gestão).
Managing Partner Consulting Services
Mar 2023
Auren is a consulting firm for multidisciplinary services, whose aim is to contribute to the sustainable development of society, organizations and people. We live in a fast-changing world. Decisions have to be taken quickly but with due care. Working closely together with you, our consultants will find the solutions you need. In view of the long-term relationship, we are familiar with your company and committed to working towards your goals. Our interdisciplinary consulting approach will ensure that nothing is overlooked. The following is an overview of our services. Audit & Assurance We offer the best quality services thanks to a process of a constant state of innovation. Consulting We provide solutions with an experienced team focused on obtaining effective results. Tax & legal We guarantee the peace of mind your company needs in an environment of complex legal and tax regulations. Corporate Finance We assist companies in the fields of financial advice and corporate operations.
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SAKPROJECT
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Apr 2017
Investor
Apr 2017
SAK is a highly innovative company that is disrupting the industry of sporting goods with the unparalleled quality of its products. Our mission: to give every athlete maximum SAFETY, COMFORT & INSPIRATION to perform at their maximum level! Focused on football, SAK began to produce safer and much more comfortable shin guards (using cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes) that were quickly adopted by the most demanding athletes in the world. SAK shin guards are used by some of the best players in clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Juventus, Monaco, Wolfsburg, SL Benfica, FC Porto to name a few. SAK is a partner of the Football Medical Association (UK) and of the Association des Médecins de Clubs de Football Professionnel (France).
Shareholder
Feb 2017
HeartGenetics (www.heartgenetics.com) is a digital health company that adds intelligence to genetic data. Our AI tools are the heart and mind of our own CE-IVD certified HEARTDECODE system for intelligent reporting. Supported by a strong knowledge of cardiovascular genetics, our new wellness genetic tests and apps are instrumental in the definition of highly personalised lifestyle plans and are already impacting thousands of people on a daily basis. Based on more than 20 years of its own cutting-edge research in the cardiovascular field, the HeartGenetics team has developed a set of CE-IVD genetic tests that can be prescribed by healthcare professionals in different specialties, such as Wellness (core), Obstetrics, Cardiology and drug response (Cardio and Cancer).
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