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Draycott

Private equity

Lisbon · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 4 people tracked

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1,227 people in our graph share verified history with the Draycott team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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×3knows the team · via Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Investment thesis

Draycott applies a disciplined yet agile investment approach across multiple asset classes under a single thesis, aiming for long-term, sustainable value creation. Its private equity and growth arm pursues buy-and-build platforms, mid-market buyouts, large-cap deal-by-deal opportunities, and R&D-driven SME growth, taking control positions in resilient Portuguese and European businesses. Its real estate arm develops prime residential, hospitality, and student/senior living assets, and manages Portugal's largest open-ended real estate fund. Its venture arm, Shilling, backs early-stage Portuguese technology founders from pre-seed through Series A/B. A fund-of-funds vehicle provides Portuguese investors access to leading European PE funds. Value creation emphasizes professionalization, operational efficiency, consolidation, and responsible ESG-aligned investing.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Lisbon, PT
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Tracked investments
36

Team · 4 people

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What they invest in

from 16 of 36 portfolio companies

SaaS ×6Construction Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Healthtech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2

HQs:Portugal×7Germany×2Spain×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 12 portfolio companies
58%
solo founders
7 of 12 mapped founding teams
33%
repeat founders
of 12 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×72 founders×44+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×3Computer Science ×2Engineering ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 12 founders with career history

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Investments · 36 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Biocol Labsbiocollabs.comin

Biocollabs offers the Alcohol Belly Protocol, a plant-based liquid supplement designed to support liver function and reduce visceral fat accumulation in people who consume alcohol.

BiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & FitnessLisbon, PT

Gualdim Redol(Co-founder)Natalia Redol(Co-founder)

Co-investorsFuture Positive CapitalShilling VC

Coverflexcoverflex.comin

Coverflex offers a compensation management platform that lets companies build flexible, personalized compensation and benefits packages for their employees, aiming to reduce costs and give workers more value.

FintechHR TechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsArmilar Venture PartnersBerliner Volksbank VenturesEndeavor CatalystLince CapitalMS&AD VenturesRedstone+4 more

EQS Integrity Lineintegrityline.comin𝕏

EQS Group is a cloud software provider offering digital compliance, investor relations, and ESG solutions, including the EQS Integrity Line whistleblowing hotline that gives employees and stakeholders a secure channel to report misconduct.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechSaaSMunich, DE

Achim Weick(Founder)in

Greenviewgreenview.pt

Greenview is a Portuguese landscaping company focused on the design and maintenance of gardens and green spaces, formed from the businesses Sograma, Jardim Vista, and Jardins do Paço.

Construction Tech

Investors Log Investlane.comin𝕏

Vestlane provides an Investor Wallet and fund operations platform that lets limited partners verify their identity and reuse KYC/AML, banking, and compliance data to subscribe to funds in minutes.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSBerlin, DE

Ivo Schmiedt(Founder & CEO)inGabriele Falace(Co-Founder & CTO)inBenito Granert(COO)in

Kencko Foodskencko.comin𝕏

Kencko produces freeze-dried, plant-based smoothies and nutritional products designed to help consumers meet daily fruit and vegetable intake targets while reducing food waste.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US

Tomás Froes(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCheyenne VenturesFLORA VenturesGATHER VENTURESLince CapitalNextView Ventures+5 more

Nextbittnextbitt.comin

Nextbitt provides a software platform for managing organizations' physical assets, covering maintenance, energy, facility management, field services, and IoT sensorization.

Enterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS

Pedro Morais(Founder)in

Obiwan Conobiobiwan-conobi.com

A company that builds embedded cellular and mesh controllers to make outdoor lighting and energy assets intelligent, enabling cities and utilities to manage lighting infrastructure and gather operational data in real time.

EnergyHardwareIoT

Pradeconpradecon.ptin

Pradecon develops and installs photovoltaic solar parks, offering engineering, project analysis, and construction services in the renewable energy sector.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergy

Co-investorsActium Capital

Puntopuntohealth.comin

Punto Health builds digital tools for cognitive care, connecting patients, carers, and clinicians to provide continuous, personalised support and coordinated care.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Anna Muñoz-Farré(Co-founder & CEO)inJack Eckersley(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalPlus PartnersShilling VCExceptional Ventures

Pureverpurever.comin

Purever Group manufactures premium technical insulation solutions, including cleanrooms, modular cold rooms, insulated panels, and controlled environments for industries such as pharma, electronics, EV batteries, data centers, and food cold chain.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew MaterialsMadrid, ES

Luis Coelho Borges(Founder & CEO)in

Rowsrows.comin𝕏

Rows builds a spreadsheet-based platform that lets business users create tools and work with data without coding.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFuture of WorkSaaSPorto, PT

Co-investorsAccelArmilar Venture PartnersCraft VenturesIndico Capital Partners

Science4Youscience4you.ptin

Science4You produces educational toy kits combining science, art, and creative activities for children and adults across multiple product categories.

ConsumerEdTechPortugal, PT

Miguel Pina Martins(Founder)inFilipe Ramosin

Shillingshilling.vcin𝕏
Squareamsquaream.ptin

Square Asset Management (Square AM) is an independent real estate fund manager based in Portugal, founded in 2005, that manages open-ended and divestment real estate funds for investors.

FintechPropTechPortugal, PT

Mário Tomé(Founding partner, Chairman)Pedro Coelho(Founding partner; CEO)inLuísa Bordado(Founding partner; Executive Director)inLuís Salinas(Founding partner)in

Tucuvitucuvi.comin𝕏

Tucuvi provides digital health management solutions that enable remote monitoring and follow-up care for patients with various chronic conditions and post-treatment recovery through structured questionnaires and symptom assessment tools.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

María González Manso(Founder)inMarcos Rubio(Founder)in

Co-investorsCathay InnovationFrontline VenturesKfundShilling VCShip2BTheVentureCity

Verescenceverescence.com

Verescence manufactures glass bottles and jars for perfume and cosmetics brands.

Advanced ManufacturingNew Materials

Henri Desjonquères(Founder)Thomas Riou(Chief Executive Officer)in

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

555 Bryant StreetAlta De LisboaAmoreiras ResidenceAmoreiras VistaAPPLICATIONSAtlantic PinesBelem VistaClaro Industrial LaundriesEstoril Two Four4ExusI53 CarcavelosLisboa Camping & BungalowsLisbon CampingProject To BeSublimeTotalmédia GroupTtm GroupViriato Funeral Homes

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Draycott made?
Draycott has 36 tracked investments.
What stage does Draycott invest at?
Draycott invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Draycott focus on?
Draycott focuses on Cleantech, Energy, PropTech, Sector Agnostic, Sports Tech, Travel & Hospitality, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Draycott located?
Draycott is headquartered in Lisbon, PT.
Does Draycott lead rounds?
Yes, Draycott leads investment rounds.
Who does Draycott co-invest with?
Draycott most often shares deals with Shilling VC, Armilar Venture Partners, Lince Capital, among 32 tracked co-investors.

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