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Middle East Ventures Fund

A Venture Capital Fund investing in high-potential companies, with a focus on the Middle East and the tourism sector

OVERVIEW

Fund Overview

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund is a closed-end vehicle investing primarily in growth-stage companies, targeting majority positions to drive expansion and long-term value creation in the Middle East.

OVERVIEW

Fund Overview

A closed-ended venture capital fund investing in high-potential startups and scale-ups in HealthTech, and FinTech, fostering innovation and global expansion.

TARGET Fund Size

€100 Million

Fund Type

Closed-Ended Venture Capital Fund

Fund Start Date

2025

objective

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund aims to generate capital appreciation by investing in scalable businesses with strong development potential, applying rigorous selection and diversification principles.

STRATEGY

Fund Focus

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund focuses on majority equity stakes in companies operating in tourism, hospitality and related services in the Middle East.

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Empowering Expansion Through Strategic Investment

ASSET ALLOCATION

Equity & Quasi-equity: majority positions

Convertible & Hybrid instruments

Corporate Debt / Loans to portfolio companies

Short-term liquidity in monetary funds or sovereign bonds

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Fund Focus

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund focuses on majority equity stakes in companies operating in tourism, hospitality and related services in the Middle East.

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Empowering Expansion Through Strategic Investment

ASSET ALLOCATION

Equity & Quasi-equity: majority positions

Convertible & Hybrid instruments

Corporate Debt / Loans to portfolio companies

Short-term liquidity in monetary funds or sovereign bonds

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PORTFOLIO

Investment Strategy

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund concentrates on majority equity and hybrid positions in growth companies; treasury may be placed in money-market or sovereign instruments; leverage limited to 50% of NAV.

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sectors covered

Tourism

Hospitality

Travel

Leisure

Related Service Infrastructure

FACTSHEET

Fund Highlights

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund invests mainly through majority equity and hybrid instruments, supporting portfolio companies’ expansion and value creation.

FUND TYPE

Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado

FUND TYPE

Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado

STAGE

Raising Capital

INVESTOR CATEGORY

Professional Investors

ISIN

PTEBECIM0011

BANK

Bison Bank, SA

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Invest in early-stage companies with a focus on the tourism and technology sectors

FUND TYPE

Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado

FUND TYPE

Fundo de Investimento de Capital de Risco Fechado

STAGE

Raising Capital

INVESTOR CATEGORY

Professional Investors

ISIN

PTEBECIM0011

BANK

Bison Bank, SA

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Invest in early-stage companies with a focus on the tourism and technology sectors

INVESTOR CATEGORY

Professional Investors

STAGE

Raising Capital

MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

€ 500 000

MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

€ 500 000

VALUATION FREQUENCY

Semiannually

INVESTMENT POLICY

The Octanova Middle East Ventures Fund invests mainly in Middle Eastern growth companies through equity and hybrid instruments, prioritising majority control to support international expansion and value creation.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Seeks long-term capital appreciation via selective majority and hybrid investments in high-potential Middle Eastern companies

AUDITOR

Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.

INVESTOR CATEGORY

Professional Investors

STAGE

Raising Capital

MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

€ 500 000

MIINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT

€ 500 000

VALUATION FREQUENCY

Semiannually

INVESTMENT POLICY

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

Seeks long-term capital appreciation via selective majority and hybrid investments in high-potential Middle Eastern companies

AUDITOR

Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.

INVESTMENT POLICY

Acquisition of minority stakes in companies related to hospitality and entertainment.

ISIN

PTEBECIM0011

DURATION

10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods

VALUATION FREQUENCY

Semiannually

BANK

Bison Bank, SA

DURATION

10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods

AUDITOR

Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.

MAIL US

mev@octanova.pt

MAIL US

mev@octanova.pt

INVESTMENT POLICY

Acquisition of minority stakes in companies related to hospitality and entertainment.

ISIN

PTEBECIM0011

DURATION

10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods

VALUATION FREQUENCY

Semiannually

BANK

Bison Bank, SA

DURATION

10 years, extendable for additional two-year periods

AUDITOR

Ernst & Young Audit & Associados, SROC, S.A.

MAIL US

mev@octanova.pt

MAIL US

mev@octanova.pt

INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Investing in the Future of
Travel & Hospitality

Investing in the Future of Travel & Hospitality

The fund focuses on venture capital investments in early-stage travel and hospitality tech companies, leveraging deep industry expertise to accelerate innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Smart Travel & Hospitality

Investing in disruptive travel solutions, AI-driven hospitality platforms, and sustainability-focused innovations that shape the future of tourism.

Smart Travel & Hospitality

Investing in disruptive travel solutions, AI-driven hospitality platforms, and sustainability-focused innovations that shape the future of tourism.

High-Impact Growth Model

Providing strategic funding, mentorship, and global expansion support to startups through a hands-on investment approach.

High-Impact Growth Model

Providing strategic funding, mentorship, and global expansion support to startups through a hands-on investment approach.

Expert Fund Management

Managed by seasoned experts in venture capital, deep tech, and financial markets for a structured investment approach.

Expert Fund Management

Managed by seasoned experts in venture capital, deep tech, and financial markets for a structured investment approach.

Smart Travel & Hospitality

Investing in disruptive travel solutions, AI-driven hospitality platforms, and sustainability-focused innovations that shape the future of tourism.

Smart Travel & Hospitality

Investing in disruptive travel solutions, AI-driven hospitality platforms, and sustainability-focused innovations that shape the future of tourism.

High-Impact Growth Model

Providing strategic funding, mentorship, and global expansion support to startups through a hands-on investment approach.

High-Impact Growth Model

Providing strategic funding, mentorship, and global expansion support to startups through a hands-on investment approach.

Expert Fund Management

Managed by seasoned experts in venture capital, deep tech, and financial markets for a structured investment approach.

Expert Fund Management

Managed by seasoned experts in venture capital, deep tech, and financial markets for a structured investment approach.

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