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Explorer Investments operates as a private equity firm specializing in the management of alternative assets, based in Lisbon, Portugal. The company focuses on strategic investments across several key sectors, primarily growth equity, buyouts, real estate, and hospitality. It leverages deep market experience to identify and cultivate opportunities, providing capital and operational guidance to its portfolio companies.
The firm was established in 2003 in Lisbon, founded on the insight that there were significant opportunities for value creation through targeted private equity and alternative asset investments within the Portuguese and broader European markets. Its inception aimed to build a robust investment platform to capitalize on these identified sector-specific needs.
Explorer Investments partners with companies seeking capital for expansion and development, particularly those in the business-to-consumer, real estate, and hospitality sectors. The firm’s overarching mission is to drive sustainable growth and generate strong returns through active management and strategic partnerships, fostering the long-term success of its invested entities.
Key people at Explorer Investments.
Key people at Explorer Investments.
Explorer Investments has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Series A in Luca in January 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Luca | $8.0M Series A | Thibault D'hondt | Heartcore Capital, Shilling |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Feedzai | $75.0M Other Equity | — | Vasco Pereira Coutinho, Buenavista Equity Partners, Iberis Capital, OXY Capital |
| Dec 11, 2024 | eSelf | $4.5M Seed | Explorer Investments | — |
| Nov 17, 2023 | BHOUT | $10.9M Seed | Explorer Investments, Lince Capital | — |
| May 2, 2022 | Okra Solar | $2.1M Other Equity | Didendum, Explorer Investments | Autodesk Foundation, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia |