Mello RDC
Family officeLisbon
Investment thesis
Mello RDC is a Lisbon-based family investment office operating with an institutional structure. Rooted in over five generations of entrepreneurship and industrial activity across various sectors, the firm positions itself as a reliable long-term partner. It invests through equity commitments, acting either as a sole investor or co-investing alongside other family offices. The firm maintains long-standing relationships with several banks and other institutional investors, enabling it to support ventures through both favorable and difficult periods.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 79 portfolio companiesAgTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Developer Tools ×1
HQs:Portugal×1United States×1
Investments · 79 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDeveloped real estate in Cascais, Portugal (2011).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2019).
Developed real estate in Oeiras, Portugal (2022).
Real estate development in Melides, Portugal (in development).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2011).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2019).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2017).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2017).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2011).
Developed real estate in Krakow, Poland (2016).
Developed real estate in Sintra, Portugal (2013).
Private equity holding (divested).
Developed real estate in Cascais, Portugal (2007).
Real estate development in Oeiras, Portugal (in development).
Developed real estate in Vilamoura, Portugal (1995).
Developed real estate in Estoril, Portugal (2007).
Real estate development in Lisbon (in development).
Mozilla is a global community organization that develops and maintains open-source internet infrastructure, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client, while advocating for internet openness, privacy, and user control.
ConsumerCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsBattery VenturesBridgewater AssociatesFirst Round CapitalOntario Centre of Innovation programsRheingau FoundersVeritus Holdings
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2015).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2011).
Real estate development in Lisbon, Portugal (in development).
Real estate development in Lisbon (in development).
Current private equity holding.
Current private equity holding.
Current private equity holding.
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2007).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2018).
Developed real estate in Comporta, Portugal (2013).
Developed real estate in Comporta, Portugal (2013).
Developed real estate in Comporta, Portugal (2013).
Developed real estate in Sintra, Portugal (2010).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2018).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2010).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2021).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2012).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2019).
Rental property in Lisbon, Portugal (2023).
Developed real estate in Melides, Portugal (2020).
Developed real estate in Ocean Hills Algarve, Portugal (2023).
Developed real estate in Estoril, Portugal (2020).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2019).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2008).
Developed real estate in Lisbon (2008).
Rental property in Krakow, Poland (2015).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal.
Developed real estate in Krakow, Poland (2010).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2005).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (1993).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2012).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2003).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2005).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2018).
Rental property in Lisbon, Portugal (2012).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2009).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2009).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2018).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2014).
Real estate development in Lisbon, Portugal (in development).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2015).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2013).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2000).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2011).
Rental property in Lisbon, Portugal (2013).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2012).
Integrated producer of olive oils and other edible oils (sunflower, soy, avocado), operating 8 factories, 4 mills and over 10,000 hectares of owned olive groves, with sales of 1.6 billion.
Sovena is an agricultural company focused on sustainable food production from farm to table with emphasis on environmental responsibility and waste reduction.
AgTechCircular Economy
Current private equity holding.
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2006).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2009).
Developed real estate in São João da Madeira, Portugal (1994).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2019).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2010).
Real estate development in Lisbon (in development).
Real estate development in Lisbon (in development).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal.
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal.
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2011).
Developed real estate in Lisbon, Portugal (2012).
Developed real estate in Poznan, Poland (2010).
Portfolio news
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Firefox, · startbase.com · Sep 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mello RDC made?
- Mello RDC has 79 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Mello RDC focus on?
- Mello RDC focuses on PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Mello RDC located?
- Mello RDC is headquartered in Lisbon, PT.
- Does Mello RDC lead rounds?
- Yes, Mello RDC leads investment rounds.
- Who does Mello RDC co-invest with?
- Mello RDC most often shares deals with Battery Ventures, First Round Capital, Ontario Centre of Innovation programs, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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