Golden Visa Fund Comparison
BlueWater Capital Fund vs Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Compare BlueWater Capital Fund and Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) side-by-side: fees, terms, performance metrics, and Golden Visa eligibility.
Venture Capital
BlueWater Capital Fund
Managed by Insight Venture - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.
Unverified
VS
Private Equity
Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Managed by Quadrantis Capital
Unverified
Quick Decision Guide
Choose BlueWater Capital Fund if you prioritize lower minimum investment and venture capital exposure. Choose Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) if you prefer private equity exposure.
Key Financials
€50,000Best
Min. Investment
€500,000
Min. Investment
BlueWater Capital Fund
€50,000Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
€500,000Not disclosed
Target Return
5% p.a.
Target Return
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
5% p.a.Not disclosed
Fund Size
Not disclosed
Fund Size
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Not disclosed2023
Established
2021
Established
BlueWater Capital Fund
2023Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
2021Fees & Costs
2.5%
Management Fee
2.5%
Management Fee
BlueWater Capital Fund
2.5%Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
2.5%12.5%
Performance Fee
20%
Performance Fee
BlueWater Capital Fund
12.5%Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
20%Not disclosed
Subscription Fee
Not disclosed
Subscription Fee
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Redemption Fee
Not disclosed
Redemption Fee
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Hurdle Rate
Not disclosed
Hurdle Rate
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Not disclosedLiquidity & Terms
Available
Redemption
Available
Redemption
BlueWater Capital Fund
AvailableGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
AvailableNot disclosed
Lock-up Period
96 months
Lock-up Period
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
96 monthsNot disclosed
Risk Band
Not disclosed
Risk Band
BlueWater Capital Fund
Not disclosedGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Not disclosedVenture Capital
Category
Private Equity
Category
BlueWater Capital Fund
Venture CapitalGlobal European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Private EquityEstimated Fees on €500,000 Investment
Management fees over 6 years (excludes performance fees)
BlueWater Capital Fund
Fees not disclosed
Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Fees not disclosed
Cost comparison unavailable — one or more funds have not disclosed their fee structure.
Geographic Allocation
BlueWater Capital Fund
Portugal
60%
Europe
30%
Other
10%
Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)
Europe
70%
North America
20%
Latin America
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main differences include investment focus (Venture Capital vs Private Equity), minimum investment amounts (€50,000 vs €500,000), management fees (2.5% vs 2.5%), and fund managers (Insight Venture - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A. vs Quadrantis Capital). Each fund has different risk profiles and return targets suited to different investor preferences.
Both funds have the same management fee of 2.5%. Consider the total cost including performance fees: BlueWater Capital Fund charges 12.5% while Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) charges 20%.
BlueWater Capital Fund requires a minimum investment of €50,000, while Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) requires €500,000. Both funds meet the Portugal Golden Visa minimum requirement of €500,000. Choose based on your available capital and diversification strategy.
Both BlueWater Capital Fund and Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) are marketed by their managers as intended for the Portugal Golden Visa program, meeting the minimum €500,000 investment requirement and being properly regulated investment funds. Eligibility must be confirmed with Portuguese legal counsel before investing.
The choice between venture capital (BlueWater Capital Fund) and private equity (Global European Cinema Fund (GECF)) depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals. Venture capital investments typically offer different risk-return profiles compared to private equity. Consider your portfolio diversification needs and long-term investment strategy.
Redemption terms vary between funds. BlueWater Capital Fund offers standard redemptions, while Global European Cinema Fund (GECF) provides standard redemption opportunities. Check the specific notice periods and any redemption fees that may apply. Consider your liquidity needs when choosing between these options.
All fund data is regularly verified against official sources including fund prospectuses, regulatory filings, and direct communication with fund managers. Data freshness indicators show when each fund's information was last updated. We recommend reviewing the latest fund documents and speaking with the fund managers before making investment decisions.
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