Explorer Investments: Portugal's Private Equity Giant and the Gateway for Global Investors (2025)

Explorer Investments Content Team
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Private Equity, Golden Visa Portugal, Portugal Investment, Explorer Investments

With a 20+ year track record, Explorer Investments leads Portugal's PE market. Discover their institutional approach, hands-on value creation, and investment solutions for Golden Visa (€500k) and growth investors (from €250k).

By Explorer Investments Content Team. With over 20 years leading Portugal's Private Equity landscape and €1.8 Billion AUM, Explorer Investments stands as the institutional choice for investors seeking active value creation, not just market exposure.

The Shift to Active Investment

As the Golden Visa landscape evolves beyond real estate, investors require partners with proven expertise. Private Equity, focused on improving established businesses, is the premier route. Explorer excels here, differentiating from speculative Venture Capital.

Explorer's Hands-On Methodology

Solid Foundations: Investing in mature, profitable companies, not just ideas.

Active Control: Taking board seats and working directly with CEOs to drive strategy.

Proven Playbook: Value creation through professionalization, M&A, and operational efficiency.

Investment Solutions

Explorer offers tailored access:

Golden Visa Fund (€500k): Aligns residency goals with a solid PE investment. Complies with ARI rules (5-year lock-up, 60% in Portugal).

Growth Funds (from €250k): For investors seeking pure capital appreciation without the residency component.

Institutional Trust

Fully regulated by CMVM.

20+ year positive track record.

Independent audits and custodian banks.

Why Choose Explorer in 2025?

In uncertain times, Explorer represents solidity: a proven partner, a hands-on approach, and access to the real Portuguese economy. Whether for residency or growth, Explorer is the institutional benchmark.