Golden Visa Fund Comparison
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR vs Prime Insight Fund
Compare Mercúrio Fund II, FCR and Prime Insight 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
Venture Capital
Prime Insight Fund
Managed by Insight Venture - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.
Unverified
Quick Decision Guide
Choose Mercúrio Fund II, FCR if you prioritize lower management fees and private equity exposure. Choose Prime Insight Fund if you prefer manageable entry point and venture capital exposure.
Key Financials
€100,000
Min. Investment
€100,000
Min. Investment
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€100,000Prime Insight Fund
€100,000Not disclosed
Target Return
Not disclosed
Target Return
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPrime Insight Fund
Not disclosed€50M
Fund Size
€50M
Fund Size
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€50MPrime Insight Fund
€50M2025
Established
2023
Established
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2025Prime Insight Fund
2023Fees & Costs
2%Best
Management Fee
2.5%
Management Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Prime Insight Fund
2.5%20%
Performance Fee
12.5%
Performance Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
20%Prime Insight Fund
12.5%2%
Subscription Fee
Not disclosed
Subscription Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Prime Insight Fund
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Redemption Fee
Not disclosed
Redemption Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPrime Insight Fund
Not disclosed5%
Hurdle Rate
Not disclosed
Hurdle Rate
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
5%Prime Insight Fund
Not disclosedLiquidity & Terms
End of TermBest
Redemption
Not specified
Redemption
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
End of TermPrime Insight Fund
Not specified96 months
Lock-up Period
Not disclosed
Lock-up Period
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
96 monthsPrime Insight Fund
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Risk Band
Not disclosed
Risk Band
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedPrime Insight Fund
Not disclosedPrivate Equity
Category
Venture Capital
Category
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Private EquityPrime Insight Fund
Venture CapitalEstimated Fees on €500,000 Investment
Management fees over 6 years (excludes performance fees)
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€70,000
Prime Insight 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%
Prime Insight Fund
Portugal
60%
Europe
30%
Other
10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main differences include investment focus (Private Equity vs Venture Capital), minimum investment amounts (€100,000 vs €100,000), management fees (2% vs 2.5%), and fund managers (Oxy Capital vs Insight Venture - Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.). Each fund has different risk profiles and return targets suited to different investor preferences.
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR has the lower management fee at 2% compared to 2.5%. However, consider the total cost including performance fees: Mercúrio Fund II, FCR charges 20% performance fee while Prime Insight Fund charges 12.5%. The overall value depends on your investment goals and expected returns.
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR requires a minimum investment of €100,000, while Prime Insight 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 Prime Insight 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.
The choice between private equity (Mercúrio Fund II, FCR) and venture capital (Prime Insight Fund) depends on your risk tolerance and investment goals. Private equity investments typically offer different risk-return profiles compared to venture capital. Consider your portfolio diversification needs and long-term investment strategy.
Redemption terms vary between funds. Mercúrio Fund II, FCR offers End of Term redemptions, while Prime Insight 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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