Golden Visa Fund Comparison
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR vs Ventures.eu Fund I
Compare Mercúrio Fund II, FCR and Ventures.eu Fund I 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
Ventures.eu Fund I
Managed by Ventures.EU, SCR, SA
Unverified
Quick Decision Guide
Choose Mercúrio Fund II, FCR if you prioritize lower minimum investment and private equity exposure. Choose Ventures.eu Fund I if you prefer venture capital exposure.
Key Financials
€100,000Best
Min. Investment
€150,000
Min. Investment
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€100,000Ventures.eu Fund I
€150,000Not disclosed
Target Return
Best20% p.a.
Target Return
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedVentures.eu Fund I
20% p.a.€50M
Fund Size
€30M
Fund Size
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€50MVentures.eu Fund I
€30M2025
Established
2025
Established
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2025Ventures.eu Fund I
2025Fees & Costs
2%
Management Fee
2%
Management Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Ventures.eu Fund I
2%20%
Performance Fee
20%
Performance Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
20%Ventures.eu Fund I
20%2%
Subscription Fee
1%
Subscription Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
2%Ventures.eu Fund I
1%Not disclosed
Redemption Fee
Not disclosed
Redemption Fee
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedVentures.eu Fund I
Not disclosed5%
Hurdle Rate
6%
Hurdle Rate
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
5%Ventures.eu Fund I
6%Liquidity & Terms
End of TermBest
Redemption
Not specified
Redemption
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
End of TermVentures.eu Fund I
Not specified96 months
Lock-up Period
Not disclosed
Lock-up Period
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
96 monthsVentures.eu Fund I
Not disclosedNot disclosed
Risk Band
Not disclosed
Risk Band
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Not disclosedVentures.eu Fund I
Not disclosedPrivate Equity
Category
Venture Capital
Category
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Private EquityVentures.eu Fund I
Venture CapitalEstimated Fees on €500,000 Investment
Management fees over 6 years (excludes performance fees)
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
€70,000
Lower Cost
Ventures.eu Fund I
€65,000
Geographic Allocation
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Portugal
80%
International
20%
Ventures.eu Fund I
Portugal
60%
Other EU
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main differences include investment focus (Private Equity vs Venture Capital), minimum investment amounts (€100,000 vs €150,000), management fees (2% vs 2%), and fund managers (Oxy Capital vs Ventures.EU, SCR, SA). Each fund has different risk profiles and return targets suited to different investor preferences.
Both funds have the same management fee of 2%. Consider the total cost including performance fees: Mercúrio Fund II, FCR charges 20% while Ventures.eu Fund I charges 20%.
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR requires a minimum investment of €100,000, while Ventures.eu Fund I requires €150,000. 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 Ventures.eu Fund I 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 (Ventures.eu Fund I) 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 Ventures.eu Fund I 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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