ActiveCap - Capital Partners, SCR, S.A.
Francisco Martins is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in investment management and consulting. Currently serving as Managing Partner at ActiveCap - Capital Partners since January 2020, Francisco has previously held key roles including Director at ThirdWay Africa Partners and Portfolio Manager at Intermoney Valores, Grupo CIMD. Francisco also worked as a Consultant for ThirdWay Africa Partners and completed an MBA internship in Global Funding at American Express. With a strong foundation in asset management from F&C Asset Management, Francisco holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, along with degrees in Economics from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Ghent University, and a specialization in Management and Transition Economies from SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
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ActiveCap - Capital Partners, SCR, S.A.
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ActiveCap is a mid-market private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, specialising in growth capital, private credit, and special situations investments. Established in 2018, ActiveCap focuses on supporting the expansion, transformation, and resilience of Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strong fundamentals and ambitious growth plans. We offer dedicated investment vehicles for growth, research and development, credit, and special situations—including restructurings and operational improvements. This flexible approach allows us to tailor both equity and credit solutions to each company’s unique context, whether accelerating organic growth, supporting strategic acquisitions, enabling business turnarounds, or facilitating ownership transitions. We work in close partnership with management teams and shareholders to ensure alignment of interests and to deliver hands-on support, combining human and financial capital to drive sustainable value creation. With over 60 years of combined experience across private equity, credit, and investment banking, our executive team brings a strong track record of helping companies navigate challenges, capture new opportunities, and compete on a global stage. ActiveCap is committed to responsible investment and long-term impact, aiming to be the preferred partner for Portugal’s next generation of leading businesses.