Fortitude Capital
ABOUT FORTITUDE CAPITAL
Fortitude Capital is a Lisbon-based private equity and venture capital firm (SCR) founded in 2022 that provides special situations and growth capital to Portuguese companies on a sector-agnostic basis. It runs the Fortitude Portugal Special Situations Fund I, launched in 2023 as part of BPF's Consolidar program, and has made seven investments. Its portfolio spans hospitality, food, and industrial holdings including Treetops, Uhub II, The Oitavos, Bioportugal, Oakberry Southern Europe, Iberol & Biovegetal, and Senior Club. Fortitude Capital is led by CEO and Founder António Esteves, CIO and Co-founder Mário Vigário, and Partner Alexandre Camara e Silva, who sits on the investment committee. Focused on growth-stage and special-situations opportunities, Fortitude Capital deploys across multiple sectors of the Portuguese economy.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Special situations and growth capital for Portuguese companies, sector-agnostic.
INVESTMENT DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does Fortitude Capital invest at?
Fortitude Capital invests at Growth stage.
What sectors does Fortitude Capital invest in?
Fortitude Capital focuses on Multi-Sector.
Where is Fortitude Capital based?
Fortitude Capital is a PE / VC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2022.
Who are the partners at Fortitude Capital?
Key people at Fortitude Capital include António Esteves (CEO & Founder), Mário Vigário (CIO & Co-founder), Alexandre Camara e Silva (Partner & Investment Committee Member).
What companies has Fortitude Capital invested in?
Fortitude Capital's portfolio includes Treetops, Uhub II, The Oitavos, Bioportugal, Oakberry Southern Europe, Iberol & Biovegetal, Senior Club.
How do I contact or pitch Fortitude Capital?
You can reach Fortitude Capital via their website (fortitudecapital.pt). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.