Explorer Investments

About The Fund

Explorer Investments is Portugal's premier private equity firm with a focus on growth capital, and tourism and real estate investments. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, they operate as an independent firm, notable for their pioneering role and leadership within the Portuguese market. They specialize in private equity, real estate, and hospitality, with the aim of catalyzing transformation and generating profits by applying active management strategies to create value in each investment. With a highly qualified team expert in a variety of complementary backgrounds, they have overseen numerous investment and divestment processes. Their approach is characterized by their influence on management decisions and support for growth and divestment strategies. Boasting a proven reputation for quality and a track record of excellence aligned with their investment strategies, they provide competitive advantages to all stakeholders. Operating mostly in the Portuguese market, Explorer Investments manages and advises funds with net assets around €1.4 billion, divided between the business areas of Private Equity and Hospitality. They have raised €1.103 billion in Private Equity Capital and manage a Global Asset Value (GAV) of €1.184 billion in Real Estate and Hospitality. As an agile and pioneering management company, they pride themselves on their quick and efficient response to new investment opportunities. The company also underscores the leadership of Elizabeth Rothfield, who became CEO and President of the Board after the passing of founding partner Rodrigo Guimarães in January 2021. They continually strive for excellence and are guided by creative, solution-focused strategies.