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Draycott

Private equity

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

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1,226 people in our graph share verified history with the Draycott team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Duarte Guerraunlockedknows Maria Henriques da Silva · together at Shilling VC (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via Shilling VC
×2knows the team · via SONAE
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×3knows the team · via Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Investment thesis

Draycott invests across private markets through several distinct strategies. Its private equity and growth arm pursues equity consolidation, buyouts and R&D-driven investments. It runs real estate development, yield and income funds, and a venture capital practice focused on early-stage investing for growth and innovation. Draycott also offers private markets solutions via multi-manager allocation. The firm positions itself around creating lasting value in private markets and highlights 25 years of experience in the field, three assets under management and 250 total transactions.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Lisbon, PT
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Tracked investments
41

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website & curated

What they invest in

from 16 of 41 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

Glintt ×2

Investments · 41 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 VenturesVisionaries ClubIndico 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 Residence SublimeAmoreiras VistaAPPLICATIONSAtlantic PinesBelem VistaBelém VistaClaro Industrial LaundriesEstoril Two . FourEstoril Two Four4ExusExus Management PartnersI53 CarcavelosLisboa Camping & BungalowsLisbon CampingProject To BeSublimeTotalmédia GroupTtm GroupViriato Funeral HomesViriato Funerárias Claro

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Draycott made?
Draycott has 41 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, Consumer, Digital Health, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, 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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