About us
Since 2001, we have been helping to improve healthcare management so our clients can focus on what really matters: caring for people. We combine more than 25 years of experience with a modern vision of how hospitals and healthcare organisations should operate. We design and implement solutions that enable healthcare to reach everyone with greater quality and efficiency.
"We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
"We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a
better life, a better world, beyond the horizon."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
"We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a
better life, a better world, beyond the horizon."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Innovative Solutions
for a
Better Life.
The most important thing to us is people: patients, clients and our employees.
Since its foundation more than 25 years ago, First has always been and continues to be an innovative company.
It is no coincidence that our motto is: innovative solutions for a better life.
Our solutions are in constant evolution so that they can adapt to changes in society and, in particular, to the new challenges of healthcare systems.
In recent years, continuing this path of innovation, we have been integrating Artificial Intelligence into internal processes and into our products. This has enabled us to implement new AI-based features more quickly, meeting our clients' needs and thereby ensuring greater satisfaction across the entire ecosystem: patients, clients, partners and employees.
The future challenges us with healthcare that is ever more intelligent and connected. Our commitment is to remain at the forefront, combining the best talent with the best technology to raise, every day, the standard of excellence in everything we do.
The most important thing to us is people: patients, clients and our employees.
Since its foundation more than 25 years ago, First has always been and continues to be an innovative company.
It is no coincidence that our motto is: innovative solutions for a better life.
Our solutions are in constant evolution so that they can adapt to changes in society and, in particular, to the new challenges of healthcare systems.
In recent years, continuing this path of innovation, we have been integrating Artificial Intelligence into internal processes and into our products. This has enabled us to implement new AI-based features more quickly, meeting our clients' needs and thereby ensuring greater satisfaction across the entire ecosystem: patients, clients, partners and employees.
The future challenges us with healthcare that is ever more intelligent and connected. Our commitment is to remain at the forefront, combining the best talent with the best technology to raise, every day, the standard of excellence in everything we do.
José Correia de Sousa
CEO
The most important thing to us is people: patients, clients and our employees.
Since its foundation more than 25 years ago, First has always been and continues to be an innovative company.
It is no coincidence that our motto is: innovative solutions for a better life.
Our solutions are in constant evolution so that they can adapt to changes in society and, in particular, to the new challenges of healthcare systems.
In recent years, continuing this path of innovation, we have been integrating Artificial Intelligence into internal processes and into our products. This has enabled us to implement new AI-based features more quickly, meeting our clients' needs and thereby ensuring greater satisfaction across the entire ecosystem: patients, clients, partners and employees.
The future challenges us with healthcare that is ever more intelligent and connected. Our commitment is to remain at the forefront, combining the best talent with the best technology to raise, every day, the standard of excellence in everything we do.
José Correia de Sousa
CEO
In the last 5 years, double-digit annual growth,
in revenue and earnings.
2001 - Foundation
First Solutions
2002 – Solutions
SiiMA
Telemedicine
2005 – Foundation
First Group
First Capital (Holding)
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
In the last 5 years, double-digit annual growth,
in revenue and earnings.
2001 - Foundation
First Solutions
2002 – Solutions
SiiMA
Telemedicine
2005 – Foundation
First Group
First Capital (Holding)
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
Timeline
In the last 5 years, double-digit annual growth in revenues and results.
2001 – Foundation
First Solutions
2002 – Solutions
SiiMA
Telemedicine
2005
First Group Foundation
First Capital (Holding)
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
RH = 8
2007
New Solutions
HEPIC
DCM
SiiMA Tracking
2010
Creation
First Brasil
2011
Creation of
First Com
ePM Solution
2018 – Technological
Evolution
Nova Framework
2021
Revenue ≈€3M
EBITDA ≈€1 million
RH > 50
RH > 50
RH > 50
RH > 50
RH > 50
2022
Technological
Evolution
ePM
DCM
Hepic
SiiMA Vision
2025
Revenue ≈€4.7M
Markets: Portugal | Brazil | Spain | Italy | Luxembourg | Oman
RH > 80
RH > 80
RH > 80
RH > 80
RH > 80
2024 - Technological
Evolution
SiiMA Tracking
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
We innovate with those who care for people
We work to transform and optimise clinical and administrative processes, making our clients increasingly efficient. In the end, what really matters is that this progress has a direct impact on people's quality of life. That is what we work for every day.
Ethics and Transparency
We operate with complete transparency and integrity at every stage of our work. We value a culture of accountability, with a dedicated whistleblowing channel where any irregularity can be reported securely and confidentially.
Recognition and Talent
Our people are what define us. We continuously invest in the wellbeing of our teams, promoting an inclusive, creative, and collaborative environment. We value a critical and innovative mindset, capable of creating real value for society and future generations.
Customer Focus
Our clients’ success is our success. We work every day to create solutions that address real challenges and deliver direct value to organisations, building strong, long-term partnerships.
Innovative Partnerships
We build long-term relationships founded on trust, collaboration, and shared success. More than suppliers, we act as strategic partners, working closely with our clients to deliver personalised and innovative solutions.
We believe in a strong ecosystem of specialist partners, creating synergies that maximise the quality and value delivered in every project.
We value long-term relationships based on trust and teamwork. More than suppliers, we are strategic partners who actively collaborate for the success of each client, through personalised and innovative solutions.
We believe in an ecosystem of specialist partners, where we create synergies that enhance the quality and value of each project entrusted to us.
Certified Excellence
We work every day to raise the standard of our solutions. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification by APCER reflects our operational reliability, ensuring that every product and service we deliver, meets the highest levels of quality and safety.
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
Why First?
We innovate with those who care for people
We work to transform and optimise clinical and administrative processes, making our clients increasingly efficient. In the end, what really matters is that this progress has a direct impact on people's quality of life. That is what we work for every day.
Ethics and Transparency
We operate with complete transparency and integrity at every stage of our work. We value a culture of accountability, with a dedicated whistleblowing channel where any irregularity can be reported securely and confidentially.
Recognition and Talent
Our people are what define us. We continuously invest in the wellbeing of our teams, promoting an inclusive, creative, and collaborative environment. We value a critical and innovative mindset, capable of creating real value for society and future generations.
Customer Focus
Our clients’ success is our success. We work every day to create solutions that address real challenges and deliver direct value to organisations, building strong, long-term partnerships.
Innovative Partnerships
We value long-term relationships based on trust and teamwork. More than suppliers, we are strategic partners who actively collaborate for the success of each client, through personalised and innovative solutions.
We believe in an ecosystem of specialist partners, where we create synergies that enhance the quality and value of each project entrusted to us.
Certified Excellence
We work every day to raise the standard of our solutions. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification by APCER reflects our operational reliability, ensuring that every product and service we deliver, meets the highest levels of quality and safety.
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Certifications
Certifications
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Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Leading SME | COTEC | ANI suitability
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Awards and Recognitions
Leading SME | COTEC | ANI suitability
Useful Links
Useful Links
Useful Links
Useful Links
Useful Links
Matosinhos Innovation Centre
Matosinhos Innovation Centre
Matosinhos Innovation Centre