Have an idea nobody has taken seriously yet?
So did we. Latino Signature began with two people starting over far from home, with more drive than open doors. We built the house we were missing, and now we want to open it to whoever comes next.
Talent without a network stays invisible
We know what it is like to have a project in your head and not know where to start. Missing the legal structure, the design, someone who knows the right people. Or simply missing someone who says “this has value, let’s do it”.
Many good ideas do not die because they are weak. They die because they are alone.
Here, your idea joins a network that is already building. CloudMatchs has a working MVP. Olega has published its first book. These are small proofs, and they are real.
Where we are today
We are a young organisation, still being incorporated, with two founders and a growing community. We are not an investment fund and we do not promise funding.
What we have is time, method and the will to build alongside you. We would rather say this now than have you find out later you were expecting something else.
What we bring to the table
A signature
Your project is born with a parent brand behind it, with public values and a story worth telling.
Structure
Legal framework, governance and the work nobody sees but every project needs to truly exist.
Design and product
Visual identity, user experience and the way your idea reaches people.
Network
The CloudMatchs community, Olega’s authors, partners and events in Lisbon. People who are already here.
Guidance
Regular conversations with the founders. There are two of us, so we work with only a few projects at a time, and each one gets real attention.
A place
Belonging to something bigger than your project, while remaining its author.
Authorship does not change hands
The idea is yours. The credit is yours. The creative decisions are yours. When the project creates value, most of it stays with the person who created it. Latino Signature keeps a smaller share, which sustains the structure we all share.
You can keep other projects going. We only ask for transparency: if there is ever a conflict of interest, we talk about it first.
You do not need to have it all figured out
- People with something to say, build or tell, in technology, literature, art, fashion, social causes or work.
- Ideas at any stage: a sketch, a prototype, or something that already works and needs to grow.
- People who recognise themselves in our principles and in the Pact of the Three Guardians.
From first contact to agreement
- Tell us your ideaA short application with your background and your proposal. It takes about 15 minutes.
- We read it carefullyWe reply within 15 working days, whatever the outcome.
- A 30-minute conversationBy video or in Lisbon. Before going into detail, we can sign a non-disclosure agreement.
- Getting to know each otherA second conversation with both founders and, if it makes sense, the references you suggest.
- A written agreementCovering how value is shared, each party’s role, and what happens if one day you want to go separate ways.
What people usually ask us
How much does it cost to apply?
Nothing. The application and the conversations are free and create no obligation for either side.
Is my idea protected?
Sending an application does not transfer any rights over your idea. We treat what you send us as confidential and use it only to assess your application. In the conversation, we can sign a non-disclosure agreement before going into detail.
How is the value of a project shared?
As a rule, 70% stays with the creator and 30% goes to Latino Signature, which contributes the brand, the structure and the network. Every project has its own written agreement, and we explain everything in the first conversation.
Do I need a company, or to live in Lisbon?
No. You can apply as an individual, from any city. Conversations can take place by video.
Can I keep other projects?
Yes. We only ask you to let us know beforehand if there is any conflict of interest.
What if my application does not go ahead?
We tell you, respectfully and, where possible, with the reason. Your data is deleted after 12 months, or sooner if you ask us to.
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. You can apply and talk to us in English.
Don’t just watch the story. Help write it.
We are at the beginning, and that is what makes this moment valuable. The brand exists, the MVP is working and the first book is out. The next chapter is still to be written, and it could be yours.