Portugal Prime, FCR is a CMVM-regulated investment fund managed by BiG Capital, investing primarily in private equity.
Closed-end CMVM-regulated private equity fund investing in hospitality operators (non-real-estate) across Portugal's tourism sector; offers two tracks — 2% p.a. fixed (Capital Preservation, exit at citizenship) or ~10% target IRR (Upside, exit at maturity); (minimum €100,000).
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Portugal Prime finances and operates hotel businesses (rooms, F&B, events) via operator equity/leases — no direct or indirect real-estate investment — aiming to preserve capital while delivering either a fixed 2% p.a. (citizenship exit) or ~10% IRR (maturity exit). The fund targets low risk (SRI 3/7) within Portugal's resilient tourism sector. Key Investment Highlights: • Award-winning management: Fund Manager of the Year 2024 winner • Ultra-low risk profile: Risk level 3/7 vs other GV funds at 6/7 • Proven track record: 100% success rate for Golden Visa applications • Global accessibility: Direct investments from overseas accepted (no Portuguese bank account required) • Golden Visa pathway with minimum €100,000 investment requirement • Hospitality sector focus on operators, not real estate • Two investment tracks: Capital Preservation (2% p.a. fixed) or Upside (~10% target IRR) • Ultra-low fee structure: 0.20% management fee • CMVM regulated with Bison Bank as depositary and BDO as auditor Investment Options: 1. Upside Participation: Targets net annual returns above 10%, requiring investment until maturity (8 years) 2. Capital Preservation: Capped at 5% annual return net of fees, with exit possible after obtaining permanent residency (5–6 years) Exclusive Investor Benefits: • Investors committing the full €500,000 receive one complimentary week per year in deluxe hotels or serviced apartments • Alternative: Two weeks every two years, typically aligned with biometric visits • VIP project visits in the Algarve with personalized tours and limo service The fund offers a specialized approach to Portugal's tourism sector, focusing on operational excellence rather than property investment, providing a clear Golden Visa pathway with flexible exit options and exceptional investor perks.
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Armando Carvalho Nunes is President of BIZ Group and a senior Portuguese investment executive with over three decades of experience in asset...
Carlos Varela is a private investors manager focused on supporting international clients investing through Portugal’s Golden Visa framework. He works...
Henrique Nunes is responsible for the information technology and systems infrastructure supporting BIZ Group’s operations. With over a decade of...
Tiago Botelho is a finance professional with background in audit, fund administration, and corporate finance across private equity and renewable...
Vasco Ferreira is an asset manager with experience overseeing European equity, fixed income, and mixed investment funds. At BIZ Group, he is...
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Upside Participation targets net annual returns above 10% requiring investment until maturity (8 years), while Capital Preservation is capped at 5% annual return net of fees with exit possible after obtaining permanent residency (5–6 years).
Portugal Prime has a risk level of only 3 out of 7, significantly lower than other GV funds which typically have a risk level of 6. The fund also has a 100% success rate for Golden Visa applications.
No, direct investments from overseas are accepted without requiring a Portuguese bank account, making the investment process more accessible for international investors.
Investors committing the full €500,000 receive one complimentary week per year in deluxe hotels or serviced apartments, or two weeks every two years, typically aligned with biometric visits.
The fund management team was awarded Fund Manager of the Year 2024, demonstrating their expertise and excellence in the hospitality investment sector.
Management Fee: 0.2%. Performance Fee: 25%. Subscription Fee: Not disclosed.