Special Situations Golden Visa Investment Funds
Compare 6 Special Situations investment funds for Golden Visa applications.
Alpha Fund
The Alpha Fund is a private equity fund focused on special situations. Its primary objective is to invest in companies with sound business models but distressed balance sheets, typically resulting from external events that have impacted their financial structure in recent years. The fund is currently open for subscription and is eligible for the Golden Visa programme, offering investors both attractive return potential and residency benefits.
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR
Mercúrio Fund II, FCR is a closed-ended private equity fund managed by Oxy Capital, focused on acquiring and transforming mature Portuguese SMEs. Launched in 2025, it targets special situations, operational turnarounds, and growth-stage opportunities while remaining fully compliant with Portugal’s post-2023 Golden Visa rules and maintaining zero real-estate exposure.
Flex Space Fund
A CMVM-regulated, SFDR Article 8 venture capital fund managed by Insula Capital that invests in Portuguese flexible workspaces, offering Golden Visa–eligible exposure to the “future of work” with targeted dividends from year two onwards.
Fortitude Portugal Special Situations II – Fundo de Capital de Risco Fechado
Fortitude Portugal Special Situations II is a CMVM-regulated private equity fund focused on special situations across Portugal and Iberia. Backed by institutional partners and led by former Goldman Sachs leadership, the fund targets event-driven opportunities in industries from energy to hospitality. It aims for 15–20% net returns while remaining eligible for Portugal’s Golden Visa program.
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.
Portugal Investment 1
Portugal Investment 1, a closed-end private equity fund structured as a Fundo de Capital de Risco (FCR). The fund mainly puts money into Portuguese companies, especially in hospitality, tourism, and industry, aiming for long-term growth while following the new rules for Portugal's Golden Visa funds after 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Special Situations Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds
Special Situations Golden Visa investment funds are specialized investment vehicles that focus on special situations 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 special situations investment opportunities—subject to verification by Portuguese legal counsel.
Currently, there are 6 special situations 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 special situations 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. Special Situations 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.