Innovation-Driven Private Equity
AFA Fund
A High-Growth Fund For Innovation-Led Industries
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
A closed-ended venture capital fund investing in high-potential startups and scale-ups, fostering innovation and global expansion.
A closed-ended venture capital fund investing in high-potential startups and scale-ups, fostering innovation and global expansion.
TARGET Fund Size
€50 Million
€15 Million
Fund Type
Closed-Ended Venture Capital Fund
Fund Start Date
November 2022
objective
The AFA Fund focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies with high development potential. With a global expansion mindset, the fund provides capital to innovative businesses across B2B, deep tech, R&D and IP-led businesses, leveraging strategic expertise to create long-term value.
All Funds
Flexible and Future-Ready
AFA Fund
A Flexible, Alternative Fund For Global Growth
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
A closed-ended venture capital fund investing in high-potential startups and scale-ups, fostering innovation and global expansion.
Fund Size
€50 Million
Fund Type
Closed-Ended Venture Capital Fund
Fund Start Date
November 2022
objective
The AFA Fund focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies with high development potential. With a global expansion mindset, the fund provides capital to innovative businesses across B2B, deep tech, R&D and IP-led businesses, leveraging strategic expertise to create long-term value.
STRATEGY
Fund Focus
The AFA Fund prioritizes investments in minority stakes of high-growth startups, supporting their international expansion and innovation potential.
Flexible &
Future Ready
STAGES OF INVESTMENT
Asset allocation
Minority equity & quasi-equity stakes in growth companies
Convertible and hybrid instruments
Ancillary liquidity in monetary or sovereign instruments
Venture loans and other debt instruments
Ancillary liquidity in monetary or sovereign instruments
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Fund Focus
The AFA Fund prioritizes investments in minority stakes of high-growth startups, supporting their international expansion and innovation potential.
Flexible &
Future Ready
STAGES OF INVESTMENT
Minority equity & quasi-equity stakes in growth companies
Convertible and hybrid instruments
Ancillary liquidity in monetary or sovereign instruments
Venture loans and other debt instruments
PORTFOLIO
Mix of Investments
The fund strategically invests in startups and growth-stage companies with disruptive potential, ensuring diversified exposure across industries and geographies.
sectors covered
Automotive & Mobility Platforms
B2B Products & Services
Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech
Portuguese-Based Companies: minimum 60%
Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech
Portuguese-Based Companies: minimum 60%
FACTSHEET
FACTSHEET
Fund Highlights
Fund Highlights
This fund is designed for forward-thinking investors seeking a balanced portfolio with both stability and high-growth potential. Combining fixed income with digital assets, it offers a strategic edge in a regulated environment.
The AFA Fund is a high-growth venture capital fund, targeting innovative, early-stage companies that drive technological advancements and market disruption.
This fund is designed for forward-thinking investors seeking a balanced portfolio with both stability and high-growth potential. Combining fixed income with digital assets, it offers a strategic edge in a regulated environment.
FUND STRUCTURE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND STRUCTURE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Closed for New Investors
INVESTMENT POLICY
Focus on Automotive & Mobility, B2B Products & Services, and Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech.
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
FUND STRUCTURE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND STRUCTURE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Closed for New Investors
INVESTMENT POLICY
Focus on Automotive & Mobility, B2B Products & Services, and Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech.
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT POLICY
Focus on Automotive & Mobility, B2B Products & Services, and Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech.
STAGE
Closed for New Investors
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€10,000
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€10,000
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with high growth potential.
AUDITOR
Tocha, Chaves & Associados, SROC, Lda.
INVESTMENT POLICY
Focus on Automotive & Mobility, B2B Products & Services, and Renewable Energy & Clean-Tech.
STAGE
Closed for New Investors
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€10,000
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€10,000
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with high growth potential.
AUDITOR
Tocha, Chaves & Associados, SROC, Lda.
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with high growth potential.
AUDITOR
Tocha, Chaves & Associados, SROC, Lda.
ISIN
PTEBEAIM0005
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Invest in early-stage companies with high growth potential.
AUDITOR
Tocha, Chaves & Associados, SROC, Lda.
ISIN
PTEBEAIM0005
ISIN
PTEBEAIM0005
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
ISIN
PTEBEAIM0005
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
MAIL US
hello@octanova.pt
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Investing in Balanced & Strategic Investments
Investing in Balanced & Strategic Investments
The fund focuses on early-stage investments, supporting B2B, Deep Tech, and IP-driven startups with the potential for international scalability. The strategy ensures a balance between risk and high-reward opportunities, leveraging deep sector expertise.
The fund focuses on early-stage investments, supporting B2B, Deep Tech, and IP-driven startups with the potential for international scalability. The strategy ensures a balance between risk and high-reward opportunities, leveraging deep sector expertise.
Golden Visa Advantage
Investors and their families gain Portuguese residency and a path to citizenship in five years. It also unlocks visa-free access to 26 Schengen countries.
High-Potential Companies
Investing in disruptive, high-growth companies that are transforming industries through technology, research and financial innovation.
Seamless Investor Support
Our specialised legal partners are the best in Portugal, and guide investors through every step of the Golden Visa process from application to approval.
Energy Transition
Backing renewable-energy and clean-tech assets, including solar PV land platforms, that support the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Expert Fund Management
With 20+ years of experience, our team expertly manages regulated Fixed Income and Digital Asset investments with a secure and compliant approach.
Digitization & AI
Digitizing commercialization and logistics while embedding innovation, technology and AI across portfolio companies to drive efficiency and growth.
Golden Visa Advantage
Investors and their families gain Portuguese residency and a path to citizenship in five years. It also unlocks visa-free access to 26 Schengen countries.
High-Potential Companies
Investing in disruptive, high-growth companies that are transforming industries through technology, research and financial innovation.
Seamless Investor Support
Our specialised legal partners are the best in Portugal, and guide investors through every step of the Golden Visa process from application to approval.
Energy Transition
Backing renewable-energy and clean-tech assets, including solar PV land platforms, that support the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Expert Fund Management
With 20+ years of experience, our team expertly manages regulated Fixed Income and Digital Asset investments with a secure and compliant approach.
Digitization & AI
Digitizing commercialization and logistics while embedding innovation, technology and AI across portfolio companies to drive efficiency and growth.
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