Cleantech Golden Visa Investment Funds
Compare 4 Cleantech investment funds for Golden Visa applications.
PEEIF III - Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund III
The Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund III focuses on the renewable energy sector, supporting projects aligned with Portugal’s strong position in EU renewable production and broader ecological goals, with additional backing from EU and state support. As the third fund in this sector, it targets high-growth and strategic areas such as electric mobility, the carbon market, maritime economy, solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy. The fund invests exclusively in stable, proven companies with solid performance, benefiting from significant public support, including up to 40% state co-investment, to foster sustainable growth and long-term value.
Growth Blue Fund
Growth Blue is a closed-end private equity fund focused on Portugal’s Blue Economy, investing in SMEs and Mid-Caps with strong operational foundations and clear growth potential. Supported by the European Investment Fund and overseen by CMVM, it aims to create value by actively managing its investments and following a policy that focusses on sustainability.
IMGA Futurum Tech Fund
The IMGA Futurum Tech Fund is a specialised Venture Capital Fund (FCR) regulated by the CMVM and domiciled in Portugal. The fund targets high-growth technology companies in the "Atlantic Corridor" through a strategic partnership between IM Gestão de Ativos (IMGA), Portugal's largest independent asset manager, and Futurum Capital. It is marketed for the Golden Visa route via the Capital Transfer option, with eligibility subject to legal confirmation with zero real estate exposure, focusing on scalable startups bridging the Brazilian and Portuguese ecosystems.
PEEIF II – Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund II
PEEIF II is a closed-ended venture capital fund focused on financing Portugal’s energy transition through renewable energy production, industrial energy efficiency projects, and clean-technology infrastructure. Managed by Quadrantis Capital and regulated by the CMVM, the fund is structured to qualify under Portugal’s investment fund framework for the Golden Visa program after 2023, with no direct or indirect real estate exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cleantech Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds
Cleantech Golden Visa investment funds are specialized investment vehicles that focus on cleantech sectors and are marketed for Portugal's Golden Visa program (per manager statements). These funds allow non-EU investors to potentially obtain Portuguese residency by investing €500,000 or more in cleantech investment opportunities—subject to verification by Portuguese legal counsel.
Currently, there are 4 cleantech funds available in our directory that are marketed for the Portugal Golden Visa route (per manager statements). Each fund should be verified with Portuguese legal counsel to confirm eligibility.
Portugal Golden Visa fund route requires €500,000 in total qualifying investment (post-October 2023 rules), which excludes funds with direct real-estate investment — confirm fund-specific eligibility with qualified Portuguese legal counsel. Individual cleantech fund subscription minimums may be lower, but total qualifying investment must reach €500,000. Eligibility must be confirmed with Portuguese legal counsel.
No investment fund is risk-free, and capital is at risk — including the risk of losing some or all of your investment. Cleantech funds may be regulated investment vehicles, but regulation governs conduct and disclosure; it is not a guarantee of returns or of capital protection. Outcomes depend on the fund's strategy, assets, fees, liquidity, and market conditions. Review each fund's prospectus and Key Information Document and consult your own qualified legal and financial advisers before investing.
For Golden Visa purposes you generally maintain the qualifying investment through the residence and renewal period. Holding periods and the naturalisation timeline changed under Portugal's 2026 Nationality Law and must be confirmed with qualified Portuguese legal counsel.
Portugal Golden Visa applications often allow family members (e.g. spouse, dependent children, dependent parents), but eligibility depends on relationship and dependency rules that can change — confirm with qualified Portuguese legal counsel.