Growth One – Fundo de Capital de Risco Fechado (“Growth One”) is a private equity investment fund focused on implementing innovation, growth and internationalization strategies in target companies. The fund’s assets are used for the acquisition, for a limited period of time, of equity instruments and quasi equity in small and medium-sized companies with high potential. The fund is incorporated for a fixed term under the terms and in accordance with Law no. 18/2015 of March 4, and regulated by CMVM.

Growth One is co-funded by Instituição Financeira de Desenvolvimento (IFD), a Portuguese Public Finance Institution, which allows the fund to increase in 100% the amount raised with private investors. With IFD funding, Growth One expands its investment capacity.

The fund seeks a balanced portfolio between later stage venture capital and private equity.

Growth One invests mainly in companies with solid financials, positive EBITDA, and a clear operational strategy in need of funding for expansion, market consolidation and new products targeting the Iberian market.