Growth Partners Capital

    PE / VC·Est. 2019
    25
    INVESTMENTS
    €200M+
    AUM

    ABOUT GROWTH PARTNERS CAPITAL

    Growth Partners Capital is a Lisbon-based private equity and venture capital manager, founded in 2019, that provides growth capital to Iberian SMEs. It invests at the growth stage across multiple sectors and runs a dedicated blue economy strategy. The firm manages several funds — Growth One, Growth Inov, Growth Iberia, and Growth Blue, an EIF-backed fund focused on the ocean economy — and is part of Banco Português de Fomento's Consolidar program. Growth Partners Capital has made 25 investments, with a portfolio that includes Carlos V Education, Digital SupplAI, Ideas Consultora, CAMPI&D, and Sistemas Kern. By combining a multi-sector growth mandate with a specialised, EIF-supported ocean economy fund, Growth Partners Capital backs established Iberian small and mid-sized companies looking to expand, spanning both generalist growth investments and the blue economy.

    INVESTMENT THESIS

    Growth capital for Iberian SMEs, with a dedicated blue economy strategy backed by the EIF.

    INVESTMENT DETAILS

    AUM / FUND SIZE€200M+
    FUND STATUS4 funds, €200M+ committed; Growth Blue (2023)
    OPEN TO LPsStructurally yes — between funds
    TICKET SIZE€1.5M–€3.5M (Growth Blue)
    STAGES
    Growth
    SECTORS
    Multi-sectorOcean Economy
    PORTFOLIO
    Carlos V EducationDigital SupplAIIdeas ConsultoraCAMPI&DSistemas Kern
    FOUNDED2019
    NOTESFunds: Growth One, Growth Inov, Growth Iberia (€50M BPF Consolidar allocation), Growth Blue (~€30M blue economy fund, EIF/InvestEU + BPF anchored, 2023); offices in Lisbon and Madrid

    TEAM

    Juan José Rodriguez-Navarro
    Managing Partner
    José María Cantero
    Managing Partner
    Miguel Herédia
    Partner

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What stage does Growth Partners Capital invest at?

    Growth Partners Capital invests at Growth stage.

    What is Growth Partners Capital's typical ticket size?

    Growth Partners Capital typically writes cheques of €1.5M–€3.5M (Growth Blue).

    What sectors does Growth Partners Capital invest in?

    Growth Partners Capital focuses on Multi-sector, Ocean Economy.

    Where is Growth Partners Capital based?

    Growth Partners Capital is a PE / VC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2019.

    Who are the partners at Growth Partners Capital?

    Key people at Growth Partners Capital include Juan José Rodriguez-Navarro (Managing Partner), José María Cantero (Managing Partner), Miguel Herédia (Partner).

    What companies has Growth Partners Capital invested in?

    Growth Partners Capital's portfolio includes Carlos V Education, Digital SupplAI, Ideas Consultora, CAMPI&D, Sistemas Kern.

    How much does Growth Partners Capital manage?

    Growth Partners Capital manages €200M+ in assets / fund commitments.

    Is Growth Partners Capital actively investing?

    4 funds, €200M+ committed; Growth Blue (2023).

    Can I invest in Growth Partners Capital's funds as an external investor?

    Growth Partners Capital raises its funds from external investors (LPs). No open subscription window is publicly announced right now — prospective LPs are typically onboarded when the next fund is raised.

    How do I contact or pitch Growth Partners Capital?

    You can reach Growth Partners Capital via their website (growthpartners.capital). You can also run your startup through Portugal VC's AI matcher to get a ranked shortlist of the investors that fit.