Lince Growth Fund I, FCR is a CMVM-regulated investment fund managed by Lince Capital, investing primarily in private equity with 96-month minimum holding period.
Lince Growth Fund I, FCR is a regulated Portuguese growth-equity fund investing in established, revenue-generating SMEs. Focused on industrial, healthcare, agri-food, and tech companies, it targets scalable businesses that need capital to modernise, expand, or internationalise. Fully compliant with rules, it provides exposure to Portugal’s real economy with professional, active management.
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Lince Growth Fund I, FCR operates as a closed-end growth-equity fund built to capture one of Portugal’s most persistent market inefficiencies: the lack of expansion capital available to mature, high-potential SMEs. Managed by Lince Capital, an independent CMVM-regulated firm with a strong governance framework, the fund concentrates on companies that already demonstrate solid cash flow, proven market demand, and clear opportunities for scaling. These businesses often sit below the radar of larger private equity groups yet require more flexible capital than traditional banks can provide, creating a strategic niche where experienced managers can generate meaningful value. The fund targets sectors in which Portugal has structural competitive advantages, including advanced manufacturing, specialised healthcare, agri-food technology, and B2B services. Rather than betting on volatile early-stage ventures, Lince Growth Fund I deploys capital to organisations ready to expand production capacity, enter new international markets, or consolidate fragmented industries. Its active-management model places Lince Capital at the boards of its portfolio companies, supporting operational upgrades, governance improvements, and long-term strategic planning. Designed under Portugal’s updated regulatory framework, the fund aligns fully with the post-2023 Golden Visa requirements: zero real estate exposure, an investment horizon exceeding five years, and a majority allocation to Portuguese commercial companies. Investors can access private-market growth opportunities while enjoying the benefits of a regulated SGOIC, independent audits, and a depositary bank that protects all fund assets. With its careful approach, attention to the underserved part of the Portuguese business scene, and dedication to responsible management, Lince Growth Fund I serves as a way to seek growth while maintaining strong risk management, also helping to support the country's economy.
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As a closed-end private equity fund, units cannot be redeemed before liquidation. Investor liquidity occurs only through distributions from portfolio company exits or at final wind-down. Transfers on the secondary market require manager approval and may occur at a discount.
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Afonso Castel-Branco Próspero leads the Legal and Compliance Department at Lince Capital and serves as a board member, overseeing the regulatory...
Guilherme Durão Barroso leads Business Development at Lince Capital, driving strategic partnerships, commercial growth, and investor engagement...
Lourenço Mayer leads the Growth Funds division at Lince Capital, overseeing strategy, portfolio development and value-creation initiatives across the...
Raquel Costa leads the Finance Department at Lince Capital, overseeing financial reporting, fund operations, budgeting, and performance control...
Rodrigo Duarte serves as a Board Member at Lince Capital and was previously the firm’s Head of Operations, overseeing fund execution, investment...
Tomás Lavin Peixe is a Partner at Lince Capital, where he plays a central role in shaping the firm’s venture capital strategy and scaling its...
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Lince Growth Fund I, FCR is a CMVM-regulated Venture Capital Fund targeting growth and consolidation of small to mid-sized industrial and circular-economy businesses in Portugal, with a diversified portfolio approach to optimize risk-return.
It's structured as a Venture Capital Fund under the Portuguese legal framework for Venture Capital, Social Entrepreneurship and Specialized Investment (Annex to Law no. 18/2015 of 4 March).
The fund is managed by Lince Capital, SCR, S.A. (NIPC 513500707), a CMVM-licensed fund manager headquartered in Lisbon.
The fund aims to raise a total of €20 million in committed capital.
Investors may subscribe from a minimum of €100,000, in participation units (PUs) with a face value of €1,000 each.
The vehicle has a 7-year term, running until 2031.
Capital will be deployed over a four-year investment period within the 7-year term.
Set-up fee: 3 % one-off (deducted from subscribed capital). Management fee: 2 % per annum on subscribed capital. Performance fee (carry): 20 % of profits above a 5 % preferred-return hurdle, with catch-up mechanics to align interests.
National (Portugal-tax) residents incur a 10 % withholding tax on capital gains, while non-resident investors pay no withholding tax on distributions or gains.
The fund seeks to generate 15–20 % per annum net returns for investors.
It focuses on identifying small industrial or circular-economy SMEs with succession or growth-capital needs, then supporting their expansion to drive value creation, while maintaining portfolio diversification across sub-sectors and geographies.
The fund deploys capital via equity, hybrid, and debt instruments; typical equity ticket sizes range from €1.5 million to €5 million per company.
Preference is given to industrial and circular-economy companies, though the fund may opportunistically invest in other sectors exhibiting strong growth potential.
Target businesses typically exhibit: Revenues of €5 million–€10 million and EBITDA of €500 k–€1.5 million. Acquisition price below market and historical growth above market. Stable, contract-backed revenues with price-pass-through capability. Strong export capabilities, solid customer base, and low churn. High cash-conversion ratios, low leverage, and collateralizable assets. Talented middle-management teams to drive operational improvements.
Distributions begin in Year 3 using operating cash flows and divestment proceeds. The fund targets returning 100 % of subscribed capital by Year 5, with excess-profit distributions thereafter. Investors may hold until maturity or sell their PUs on the secondary market—to Lince Capital, private secondary-market funds, or other qualified buyers—at any time.
Yes, it is registered under CMVM ID 1955. The custodian is novobanco.