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Flywheel Fund
Redefining Venture Capital & Economic Development
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I is a closed-end venture capital fund investing in startups, accelerators, and scale-ups with high growth potential. The Fund seeks to generate returns through direct equity participation and early-stage investment exposure.
TARGET Fund Size
€30 Million
Fund Type
Closed-Ended Venture Capital Fund
Fund Start Date
2025
objective
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I aims to deliver long-term capital appreciation by supporting innovative early-stage companies and business accelerators, generating both short-term and long-term returns through exits and value creation.
OVERVIEW
Fund Overview
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I is a closed-end venture capital fund investing in startups, accelerators, and scale-ups with high growth potential. The Fund seeks to generate returns through direct equity participation and early-stage investment exposure.
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Fund Focus
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I focuses on direct investments in startups and business accelerators that foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the European market, with at least 60% of assets invested in Portugal.
Creating value through structured acceleration
STAGES OF INVESTMENT
Equity in startups and accelerators
Path in 5 Years
Convertible and hybrid instruments
26 Schengen Area Countries
Temporary liquidity in sovereign or monetary market instruments
Corporate loans and venture debt
Minimum €100,000 Required
STRATEGY
Fund Focus
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I focuses on direct investments in startups and business accelerators that foster innovation and entrepreneurship across the European market, with at least 60% of assets invested in Portugal.
Creating value through structured acceleration
ASSET ALLOCATION
Equity in startups and accelerators
Convertible and hybrid instruments
Corporate loans and venture debt
Temporary liquidity in sovereign or monetary market instruments
PORTFOLIO
Mix of Investments
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests mainly through equity and quasi-equity positions in startups and accelerators. The portfolio is structured for both high-growth and early exit opportunities. The Fund does not use leverage.
sectors covered
Technology
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Digital Solutions
Startup Acceleration Services
FACTSHEET
FACTSHEET
Fund Highlights
Fund Highlights
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in equity and quasi-equity of startups and accelerators, combining early-stage growth potential with selective exit opportunities.
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in equity and quasi-equity of startups and accelerators, combining early-stage growth potential with selective exit opportunities.
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in startups and accelerators that promote innovation and scalability. The Fund targets equity and hybrid instruments in early-stage companies to maximize portfolio value and exit potential.
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
FUND TYPE
Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in startups and accelerators that promote innovation and scalability. The Fund targets equity and hybrid instruments in early-stage companies to maximize portfolio value and exit potential.
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks to achieve superior long-term returns through active venture capital investments in startups and accelerator ecosystems.
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in startups and accelerators that promote innovation and scalability. The Fund targets equity and hybrid instruments in early-stage companies to maximize portfolio value and exit potential.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€100,000
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€100,000
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks to achieve superior long-term returns through active venture capital investments in startups and accelerator ecosystems.
STAGE
Raising Capital
INVESTMENT POLICY
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I invests primarily in startups and accelerators that promote innovation and scalability. The Fund targets equity and hybrid instruments in early-stage companies to maximize portfolio value and exit potential.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€100,000
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT
€100,000
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
ISIN
- Category A: PTEBEHIM0008 - Category B: PTEBEIIM0007
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
INVESTOR CATEGORY
Professional Investors
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
VALUATION FREQUENCY
Semiannually
BANK
Bison Bank, SA
ISIN
- Category A: PTEBEHIM0008 - Category B: PTEBEIIM0007
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks to achieve superior long-term returns through active venture capital investments in startups and accelerator ecosystems.
MAIL US
flywheel@octanova.pt
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
ISIN
- Category A: PTEBEHIM0008 - Category B: PTEBEIIM0007
MAIL US
flywheel@octanova.pt
AUDITOR
Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks to achieve superior long-term returns through active venture capital investments in startups and accelerator ecosystems.
MAIL US
flywheel@octanova.pt
DURATION
10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods
ISIN
- Category A: PTEBEHIM0008 - Category B: PTEBEIIM0007
MAIL US
flywheel@octanova.pt
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Empowering Innovation through Venture Capital
Empowering Innovation through Venture Capital
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I captures growth opportunities in Europe’s innovation ecosystem by supporting startups and accelerators that shape the next generation of scalable ventures, with a primary focus on the Portuguese market.
The Octanova Flywheel Fund I captures growth opportunities in Europe’s innovation ecosystem by supporting startups and accelerators that shape the next generation of scalable ventures, with a primary focus on the Portuguese market.
Professional Fund Management
Backed by a team with over 20 years of experience, the fund is managed with expertise in public and private securities investment strategies.
Early-Stage Acceleration
Investing in startups and accelerators that drive innovation, speed, and scalable business models across key sectors.
Robust Risk Management Framework
The fund applies rigorous risk control mechanisms, ensuring efficient portfolio management while optimizing returns.
Dual Return Approach
Combining short-term returns through accelerator exits with long-term equity appreciation from direct startup investments.
Diversified Investment Approach
A blend of public and private assets, offering investors exposure to both liquid markets and high-growth private equity investments.
Active & Expert Management
Led by experienced venture capital professionals ensuring strategic guidance, disciplined investment selection, and hands-on portfolio support.
Professional Fund Management
Backed by a team with over 20 years of experience, the fund is managed with expertise in public and private securities investment strategies.
Early-Stage Acceleration
Investing in startups and accelerators that drive innovation, speed, and scalable business models across key sectors.
Robust Risk Management Framework
The fund applies rigorous risk control mechanisms, ensuring efficient portfolio management while optimizing returns.
Dual Return Approach
Combining short-term returns through accelerator exits with long-term equity appreciation from direct startup investments.
Diversified Investment Approach
A blend of public and private assets, offering investors exposure to both liquid markets and high-growth private equity investments.
Active & Expert Management
Led by experienced venture capital professionals ensuring strategic guidance, disciplined investment selection, and hands-on portfolio support.
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