Golden Visa Fund Comparison
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR vs Portugal Prime Fund
Compare Mercúrio Fund II, FCR and Portugal Prime Fund side-by-side: fees, terms, performance metrics, and Golden Visa eligibility.
Private Equity
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Managed by Oxy Capital
Verified Partner
VS
Private Equity
Portugal Prime Fund
Managed by BiG Capital SGOIC
Unverified
Quick Decision Guide
Choose Mercúrio Fund II, FCR if you prioritize its unique strategy and approach. Choose Portugal Prime Fund if you prefer lower management fees and manageable entry point.
Key Financials
€100,000
Min. Investment
€100,000
Min. Investment
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€100,000Portugal Prime Fund
€100,000Not disclosed
Target Return
5% p.a.
Target Return
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPortugal Prime Fund
5% p.a.€50M
Fund Size
€100M
Fund Size
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€50MPortugal Prime Fund
€100M2025
Established
2024
Established
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2025Portugal Prime Fund
2024Fees & Costs
2%
Management Fee
Best0.2%
Management Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Portugal Prime Fund
0.2%20%
Performance Fee
25%
Performance Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
20%Portugal Prime Fund
25%2%
Subscription Fee
Not disclosed
Subscription Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Portugal Prime Fund
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Redemption Fee
Not disclosed
Redemption Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPortugal Prime Fund
Not disclosed5%
Hurdle Rate
Not disclosed
Hurdle Rate
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
5%Portugal Prime Fund
Not disclosedLiquidity & Terms
End of TermBest
Redemption
Not specified
Redemption
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
End of TermPortugal Prime Fund
Not specified96 months
Lock-up Period
Not disclosed
Lock-up Period
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
96 monthsPortugal Prime Fund
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Risk Band
Not disclosed
Risk Band
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPortugal Prime Fund
Not disclosedPrivate Equity
Category
Private Equity
Category
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Private EquityPortugal Prime Fund
Private EquityEstimated Fees on €500,000 Investment
Management fees over 6 years (excludes performance fees)
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€70,000
Portugal Prime Fund
Fees not disclosed
Cost comparison unavailable — one or more funds have not disclosed their fee structure.
Geographic Allocation
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Portugal
80%
International
20%
Portugal Prime Fund
Portugal
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main differences include investment focus (Private Equity vs Private Equity), minimum investment amounts (€100,000 vs €100,000), management fees (2% vs 0.2%), and fund managers (Oxy Capital vs BiG Capital SGOIC). Each fund has different risk profiles and return targets suited to different investor preferences.
Portugal Prime Fund has the lower management fee at 0.2% compared to 2%. However, consider the total cost including performance fees: Mercúrio Fund II, FCR charges 20% performance fee while Portugal Prime Fund charges 25%. The overall value depends on your investment goals and expected returns.
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR requires a minimum investment of €100,000, while Portugal Prime Fund requires €100,000. Both funds meet the Portugal Golden Visa minimum requirement of €500,000. Choose based on your available capital and diversification strategy.
Both Mercúrio Fund II, FCR and Portugal Prime Fund 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.
Both funds focus on private equity, so compare their track records, management teams, fee structures, and specific investment strategies. Consider Mercúrio Fund II, FCR's approach managed by Oxy Capital versus Portugal Prime Fund's strategy under BiG Capital SGOIC. Review their historical performance, redemption terms, and alignment with your investment timeline.
Redemption terms vary between funds. Mercúrio Fund II, FCR offers End of Term redemptions, while Portugal Prime Fund 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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