Investing in your future
We finance the international expansion of proven and rapidly growing technology businesses
Investors in the fund and their immediate family qualify for a Portuguese Golden Visa and obtain exposure to a fund managed by two premier fund managers with outstanding track records
The Portugal Gateway fund is a joint venture between: Kigeni, a successful African private equity and growth capital investor, and Green One Capital, one of Portugal’s largest and most established fund managers.
Kigeni is one of Africa’s premier venture and private equity investors and we number amongst our investors some of the largest pension funds and insurance companies in Africa.
Over the past five years we have partnered on strategic investments with a number of the largest corporates in Africa including Old Mutual, Remgro, Mediclinic and Distell amongst others.
Kigeni has considerable expertise in actively incubating and growing new technology based businesses across a wide range of industries and geographies.
Green One Capital has a strong commitment to scale up Private Equity and Venture Capital, through a strong network of global investors and multiple geographies and stakeholders.
The company was founded in 2016. In 2020 it was acquired by the Emerald Group and later rebranded as Green One Capital, granting the firm a unique global reach, and strengthening its mission of connecting ideas, minds, and capital.
Our success is rooted in our experienced team, driven by a culture of continuous innovation.
Portugal for Business
“Portugal is the cheapest country in Europe to base a business” OECD
“Portugal is the second best country in Europe for innovators and Lisbon is the 5th best city in Europe for technology start-ups” European Union Scorecard
“Lisbon is the 4th best city in the world for starting a business” People per Hour
Portugal as a gateway into Europe, the best European country to live and work