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Bernardo Horta e Costa

CFO / COO | Scaling Biotech & Deep Tech Ventures | Strategy, Partnerships & Capital Efficiency

About Me

I am a CFO & COO with a hands-on, operator-led approach to scaling biotech and technology-driven businesses from scientific innovation to commercial success. I combine financial leadership with operational execution, working across strategy, go-to-market, pricing and partnerships to turn complex science into scalable, revenue-generating businesses. My experience spans microbiome, health tech and deep technology, supporting companies in building robust commercial models while maintaining capital discipline. I work closely with founders and leadership teams on high-impact areas including growth strategy, deal structuring, operational optimisation and market expansion. I bring an operator-investor mindset, focused on execution, speed and measurable outcomes.

Jurisdiction

Region: Europe

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Co-Founder, CFO / COOGnubiotics Sciences SA
2016 - Present

Lead financial strategy, planning and capital allocation (budgeting, forecasting, cash management) Oversee fundraising, investor relations and strategic financial positioning Drive go-to-market strategy, including pricing models and market entry execution Structure and negotiate partnerships with distributors and industry players Translate scientific innovation into commercially viable product offerings Manage cross-functional execution across R&D, commercial and external partners Lead operational planning, product scale-up and supply coordination Define commercial strategy aligned with customer economics and market demand Support clinical and product development from a financial and commercial perspective Ensure capital-efficient growth and alignment between strategy, operations and revenue

AssociateHaitong Bank
2013 - 2015

Executed M&A, ECM and financing transactions across multiple sectors Built detailed financial models (valuation, DCF, comparables, transaction analysis) Prepared investment memoranda, pitch decks and client presentations Supported deal execution from origination to closing, coordinating due diligence processes Conducted market research, industry analysis and target screening Worked closely with clients, investors and internal teams on transaction structuring Assisted in negotiation processes and deal documentation Analysed financial performance, business plans and investment opportunities Managed multiple workstreams under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments

Education

Degree of Business AdministrationUniversidade Catolica Portuguesa
2004 - 2009

Skills

Core skills0
Interests0
Languages3

Languages

English
Portuguese
Spanish