Lince Growth Fund I, FCR
Lince Capital
Lince Growth Fund I, FCR
Lince Growth Fund I, FCR
Lince Growth Fund I, FCR is a closed-end alternative investment fund regulated by Growth Equity / SME Expansion Capital (ID: 1955) and managed by Lince Capital, investing in private equity with a minimum commitment of €100,000.
- Manager
- Lince Capital
- Regulator
- Growth Equity / SME Expansion Capital (ID: 1955)
- Strategy
- Private Equity
- Min. Investment
- €100,000
- Fund Size
- €23M
- Management Fee
- 2%
- Performance Fee
- 20% (5% hurdle)
- Lock-up
- Not disclosed
- Redemptions
- End of Term
- Custodian
- novobanco
- Auditor
- BDO
- Status
- Closed
- GV-intended
- Manager-stated GV intent
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- Investors seeking private equity exposure through a Portugal-regulated fund.
- Investors comfortable with a balanced risk profile.
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- You need clear liquidity terms before first contact.
- You are a US person and need confirmed FATCA/PFIC handling.
Key unknowns
- Lock-up
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- No major flags detected. Confirm current documents before investing.
Golden Visa note: The manager states this fund is intended for Golden Visa applicants, but this claim is not shown as independently verified here.
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About the Fund
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 Golden Visa rules, it provides exposure to Portugal’s real economy with professional, active management.
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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- Francisco SottomayorHead of Investor Relations at Lince Capital, SCR, S.A.
- Lourenço MayerHead of Growth Funds at Lince Capital, SCR, S.A.
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Fund minimum: €100,000
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Fund target: 15–20% p.a.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
The profile lists CMVM ID 1955. The listed custodian is novobanco. Investors should verify current registry status and documents before subscribing.
The profile marks this fund as Golden Visa intended. Eligibility must still be confirmed against current law, fund documents, and the applicant's own legal file.
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