We believe in creating value by adding know how, capital and constant innovation through sustainable investments
Who we are
Quadrantis is a Portuguese venture capital management company created in 2016, that promotes sustainable investments capitalizing on the strong track record of its team, focused in generating value for its stakeholders
Leadership
Extensive executive management experience within tier-1 private and public companies in markets such as venture capital, energy, water, banking, telecom’s, consulting and distribution.
> € 200 mm
Funds managed directly by Quadrantis Partners in previous Co’s and Funds such as Fomentinvest, mco2, Luso Carbon Fund, New Energy Fund and Floresta Atlântica.
International Experience
Quadrantis team has led projects not only in Portugal but within the EMEA region, Asia and South America, leading and managing international investments and multicultural teams.
Policy Makers
Active role within national and international associations such as APRCI and InvestEurope (Portuguese and European VC Association).
15%
Average returns of previous funds under direct management by members of the Executive Management team.
> 30 years
Extensive experience within the venture capital market and key institutions such as Fomentinveste, JP Morgan, among others.
Our team
We have gathered an experienced team with complementary competences that enable us to address challenges with confidence and know-how
Paulo Caetano
Founding & Managing Partner
João Henriques
Partner
Paulo Magro da Luz
Partner
Nelson Pilar
Founding Partner
Investment policy
We target markets where our experience and in-depth knowledge allow us to deliver value-added returns to our stakeholders.
What we invest in
SME in early stages of maturity that present:
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Recurring revenue, compelling unit economics;
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High business relevance solutions or models;
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Scaling and internationalization potential.
In which Markets
In growing markets, focused on disruptive high-potential ideias & opportunities, within the areas of expertise of our (extended) team;Our aim is to add not only capital, but also management know-how and networking capabilities that can leverage growth and returns, within the investment target timeframes.
In what terms
We invest in active positions that enable us to drive investments, helping the founders to grow;
We look for creative, fiercely committed teams with disruptive ideas;
We ensure full transparency and continued hands-on and very experienced support;
We invest in opportunities with clear exit strategies, leveraged through our network and proactive management.
Quadrantis Investment Funds
Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund
Quadrantis Capital's first fund - PEEIF, targeted at fast growing SME's within the energy efficiency market with innovative business models, technologies and services to develop and scale projects in Portugal.
Overall status
Subscription period: Oct 17 to Mar 18
Deployment: Ongoing until December 2020
Exit: 2nd semester 2028.
PEEIF is registered with CMVM and has secured € 4,5 million from IFD - Instituição Financeira de Desenvolvimento and € 5,5 million from private investors, having completed the first closing in August 2018.
New Edge Fund
Quadrantis New Edge Fund is an investment fund focused, mainly, on Top-tier Real Estate Opportunities. It will target Top-tier highly attractive Projects, as well as greenfield high-end new market opportunities,
New Edge Fund has partnerships with major players in the Real Estate and Infrastructures sectors, in the role of strategic specialized Advisory Partners for the Fund.
Overall status
Subscription period: Jan 20 to Dez 20
Deployment: H2 20 onward
Exit: 2nd semester 2030.
Q Art Fund
Quadrantis Art Fund is an investment fund created with the objective of investing in the Modern & Contemporary Art Sector, which will, thus, invest in companies with relevant portfolios of Modern and Contemporary Art, allowing qualified investors a way into what is currently considered to be a highly prospective alternative investment asset class.
Overall status
Subscription period: Jan 20 to Dez 20
Deployment: H2 20 onward
Exit: 2nd semester 2030.
Quadrantis Growth 4.0 Fund
Given the convergence of the new ICT 4.0 trends with all the main sectors of today’s economy and the growing focus regarding Sustainability(ESG) drivers on the planet, Q is aiming at the huge market for environmentally-friendly, technologically-innovative solutions or models that enhance or disrupt existing processes, services, products or businesses in all major economic sectors, and, hence, may become Iberian leaders or European/ Global competitors in their fields.
Overall status
Global Team & Resources established
Market research and pipeline building ongoing
Business-case tuning and informal contacts with potential LP's currently under development.