Growth Blue – FCR

Growth Blue is a Private Equity that has attracted the European Investment Fund as an anchor investor (€28M ticket), focused exclusively on companies operating in the “Blue Economy” sector, with the purpose of using ocean resources in a sustainable way, for economic growth. The Fund will invest in small and medium enterprises preferentially located in Portugal, with a special focus on the seafood value chain, offshore energy, and technology areas. The target companies of the Fund can be characterized by presenting solid financial results (EBITDA >1.5M), with significant cash generation, with strong and diversified teams, with relevant know-how and innovative solutions that can guarantee to the company an intrinsic value and a growth strategy. Finally, Growth Blue will enjoy unique characteristics in the market, due to its investment geography and experienced management team. Portugal has significant competitive advantages in terms of Blue Economy investment, due to a privileged geog