ActiveCap Capital Partners
ABOUT ACTIVECAP CAPITAL PARTNERS
ActiveCap Capital Partners is a Lisbon-based private equity manager registered as a CMVM SCR and founded in 2018. It provides growth capital of €1M–€20M to Portuguese SMEs and mid-market companies, and also runs private credit and special-situations strategies. ActiveCap manages six vehicles — ActiveCap I (in divestment), ActiveCap II, ActiveCap I&D II, ActiveCap I&D III, the Alpha Fund and an open-ended Corporate Bond Fund — and has made 19 investments with five exits (Firmo, Staples, Zumub, Delnext, CLiPER Cerâmica). Its current portfolio includes Ozo Living, PMH, Natstone, Tintex, Nexx Helmets, Sound Particles and Beyond Vision. The firm is led by CEO and Partner Pedro Correia da Silva, alongside Partners Francisco Martins, João Ferreira Marques, and Salvador Correia de Barros. ActiveCap Capital Partners concentrates on the domestic mid-market, backing companies with the scale and track record to absorb expansion funding.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Growth capital for Portuguese SMEs and mid-market companies. Expansion capital for established businesses.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does ActiveCap Capital Partners invest at?
ActiveCap Capital Partners invests at Growth stage.
What is ActiveCap Capital Partners's typical ticket size?
ActiveCap Capital Partners typically writes cheques of €1M–€20M.
What sectors does ActiveCap Capital Partners invest in?
ActiveCap Capital Partners focuses on SMEs, Mid-market.
Where is ActiveCap Capital Partners based?
ActiveCap Capital Partners is a VC (SCR) based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018.
Who are the partners at ActiveCap Capital Partners?
Key people at ActiveCap Capital Partners include Pedro Correia da Silva (CEO & Partner), Francisco Martins (Partner), João Ferreira Marques (Partner), Salvador Correia de Barros (Partner).
What companies has ActiveCap Capital Partners invested in?
ActiveCap Capital Partners's portfolio includes Ozo Living, Firmo, Natstone, Tintex, PMH, Nexx Helmets, Cristalmax, HATA, among others.
Is ActiveCap Capital Partners actively investing?
Alpha Fund open; ActiveCap II investing.
Can I invest in ActiveCap Capital Partners's funds as an external investor?
ActiveCap Capital Partners is currently raising: Alpha Fund open; ActiveCap II investing. Qualified investors can contact the firm about subscribing; minimum tickets and investor-qualification rules (CMVM) apply.
How do I contact or pitch ActiveCap Capital Partners?
You can reach ActiveCap Capital Partners via their website (activecap.pt). You can also run your startup through Portugal VC's AI matcher to get a ranked shortlist of the investors that fit.