Enigmind: Experiences with meaning

Combining entertainment and challenge in unique ways, Enigmind is a Portuguese company offering experiences with meaning. Founded in August 2017, the company organizes a series of events meant to test the dexterity, creativity and teamwork of a group – be it family, friends or co-workers – in a fun-loving environment.

Ana and Adriana, the two founders, come from professional backgrounds in telecommunications and psychology respectively. What they had in common was an unstable employment situation and the desire for a fresh start in their careers, with a project of their own.

The solution was to start their own business, and to support this they turned to Millenium BCP, that provided a microfinance loan backed by EIF under the EU’s Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). As Ana explains, “We didn’t have enough resources to start a company by ourselves. The loan was our opportunity to go forward with our business idea, despite our situation.”

In Enigmind’s Escape Room, participant teams are given 60 minutes to solve sophisticated themed puzzles, trying to find the key required to make it outside. “There’s a strong focus on personal development, in terms of social skills and problem solving, by applying psychology to group dynamics”, Ana says, “but always with an element of fun”.

The company targets a wide audience, organizing customized themed parties and challenges for people who simply want to test themselves, but also well-structured team-building activities aimed at organizations such as companies or schools. Designed according to each client’s needs, these exercises will develop teamwork, communication and leadership abilities, promoting soft skills in a relaxed environment. Enigmind is currently about to introduce a new outdoor activity, organized as a themed treasure hunt with a strong cultural and historical element, as well as a new Escape Room.

Company: Enigmind (Fundamental Choices Lda.) (Portugal)

Type of business: Event management (escape rooms, teambuilding)

EIF financing: EaSI Guarantee Financial Instrument

Financial intermediary: Millenium BCP

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