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WHAT IS ELITE?

An ecosystem for the most ambitious private companies

ELITE, launched in 2012 by Borsa Italiana and now part of Euronext Group, is the European network of private SMEs which accelerates the process to access private and public capital markets. Our mission is to support companies by connecting them to capital, skills and network to drive their sustainable growth in the long-term. In Portugal the programme is developed in partnership with our outstanding Partners: Associação das Empresas Familiares, BBVA, Deloitte, Nova Business School, Viera de Almeida, WTC Lisboa

Who is it for?

Ambitious private companies from any sector looking to scale up their business and explore funding options.
 

How this benefits you?

ELITE companies are better prepared to access capital markets. ​Our 12-month programme ensures companies are investment ready and connected to top-class executives and new business opportunities.

How do I join?

Participating companies typically have €10m+ revenues and have good historic growth and future potential. After you apply we are looking forward to going through an in-depth assessment with you in order to be able to join the ELITE programme. 

Discover the ELITE ecosystem in Portugal

WHY JOIN?

Become an ELITE company

WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMME

We offer you a wide a range of live and on-demand training courses from leveraging on top business schools faculty and our network of partners. 
 

OUTSTANDING NETWORK

Being part of an innovation-driven network has never been more important. Also, all ELITE members are selected and approved from an internal committee, and this means you can access top class executives.
 

PARTNERS AND ADVISORS

Access a high-touch service through relationship managers; a one-stop-shop for strategic initiatives and receive support through the expertise of ELITE qualified advisors and partner.
 

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING OPTIONS

ELITE is the most time and cost-effective way to connect you with multiple funding solutions to scale your business.

 

CAPITAL

Access alternative funding options
Business matching opportunities
Financial Advisory and IPO Support

NETWORK

  • Europe-wide events
  • Outstanding peers and advisors
  • Coaching & Mentoring

KNOWLEDGE

  • Strategy Series
  • Growth Labs

Growth Labs

Through immersive one-day Growth Labs, you have the opportunity to deep-dive into key growth’ drivers. In-person meetings of the year will be:

Mar
13
2025
Workshop - Driving decisions and negotiating in complex contexts

In markets characterised by increasing complexity and asymmetry of information, it is increasingly important to be able to quickly identify the many opportunities and occasions to drive decisions through influence and negotiation, steering the conditions to 
create synergies and alignment with strategy.

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Jul
08
2025
Workshop - Funding Solutions for Sustainable Growth

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to listen to institutions, experts, market operators and investors, as well as other entrepreneurs sharing their experience, to learn about the multiple and diversified opportunities of funding for their business, when they are appropriate and effective, and the differences and complementarities of private and public funding. 

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Do you have questions about the program or are you curious whether you are eligible to participate? Contact us via the contact form below to make a call appointment.
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