Explorer Investments

Explorer Investments, established in 2003, is a leading private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal. It specializes in growth capital, buyouts, and expansion financing, investing in various sectors excluding real estate and finance. The firm typically deploys €15-45 million in equity per deal, with a total potential investment of up to €150 million including debt. Explorer seeks active involvement in its portfolio companies, taking at least one Board seat and aiming for a majority or minority stake with decisive influence. It targets a three to six-year exit horizon, primarily through sales to strategic or financial investors. Additionally, the firm offers real estate and tourism advisory services.

Pedro Coutinho

Partner

Rodrigo Guimaraes

Co-Founder, Partner, Board Member and CEO

Elizabeth Rothfield

Co-Founder, President of the Board, Investment Commission Member and CEO

Jose Tiago Silva

Partner, Member of the Executive Committee and Board Member

Antonio Rocha e Silva

Partner

Past deals in Lisbon

Ibero Massa Florestal

Private Equity Round in 2015
Ibero Massa Florestal, Lda, founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in the production and commercialization of vegetal coal and bio-charcoal. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the marketing of biocarbon for both domestic and agricultural applications. Ibero Massa Florestal utilizes innovative green technology and slow pyrolysis processes to convert agricultural and forest biomass into eco-friendly bio-fuel. This approach offers a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional charcoal, while also contributing to the restructuring of agricultural and forestry soils. With a focus on sustainability, Ibero Massa Florestal aims to meet the growing demand for ecological products in various sectors.
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