ActiveCap

Investor type

PE

Founded

2018

AUM

$132 M

Location

Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor
Investor profile last updated: 14 October, 2026

Profile

ActiveCap is a private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in investing in small to mid-market companies with growth and transformation potential. ActiveCap's team, which includes 15 professionals, leverages over 60 years of combined experience in investment and management to partner with companies for long-term growth. The firm is known for its active partnership approach, working closely with management teams to enhance competitiveness and value creation.

ActiveCap focuses on growth equity and special situations, primarily investing in export-oriented companies in Portugal. The firm manages several funds, including ActiveCap I, II, III for growth equity, and the Alpha Fund for special situations. These funds cater to different risk-return profiles, offering structured equity solutions and opportunities for sectoral consolidation. ActiveCap's investment stages range from late-stage to structured equity solutions, with a focus on sustainability and international expansion.

Notable investments by ActiveCap include Equanto - food products, Still Moving - consulting services, Natstone - building products, T&T - financial software, and Ozo Living - home furnishings. These investments highlight the firm's diverse portfolio across various sectors.

Industry

Internet of Things (IoT) Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Industrial SaaS Technology Food and Beverage Financial Services Construction Energy

ActiveCap Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
ActiveCap I
Private Equity (PE)
Energy
Technology
SaaS
Industrial
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$1-5 m
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October 2026
ActiveCap II
Private Equity (PE)
Energy
Technology
SaaS
Industrial
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$1-5 m
—
October 2026
ActiveCap III
Private Equity (PE)
Energy
Technology
SaaS
Industrial
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$1-5 m
—
October 2026
Alpha Fund
Private Equity (PE)
Energy
Technology
SaaS
Industrial
Consumer Products
Business Services (B2B)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$1-5 m
—
October 2026

Contacts

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Title
Email
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Francisco Martins Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Salvador Correia Barros Fund Partner
Fund Partner
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FAQs about ActiveCap

ActiveCap is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.
ActiveCap is located in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal.
ActiveCap was founded in 2018.
ActiveCap invests in companies and startups in Internet of Things (IoT), Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Industrial, SaaS, Technology, Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Construction, Energy.
ActiveCap invests in companies and startups in Europe.
ActiveCap invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
ActiveCap usually invests $50-100 m on average.
ActiveCap has around $132m assets under management.
Yes, ActiveCap is impact investor.
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