VC FundPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 8 SOURCES

Octanova SCR

Also known as Octanova, Octanova SCR SA

Lisbon fund manager (Octanova SCR SA) founded 2020; runs open-ended Horizon and Fregata funds and the closed-ended Cross Atlantic Ventures VC fund; states €500M AUM.

HEADQUARTERS: Lisbon, Portugal
FOUNDED: 2020
AUM: €500M (2026)
OUTSIDE CAPITAL: Yes
TEAM LISTED: 7 people

Focus

STAGES: SeedGrowth
SECTORS: HealthTech Biotech & Life Sciences Fintech Deep Tech Artificial Intelligence
ASSET MIX: Venture capitalPrivate equityPublic equities
GEOGRAPHY: PortugalBrazil

Overview

Octanova SCR SA is a Lisbon-based alternative fund manager founded in 2020. Its funds include the Cross Atlantic Ventures Fund (closed-ended VC fund, €15M target, started November 2022, minimum 60% in Portuguese companies, focused on healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep tech; closed to new investors), the open-ended Horizon Fund (€50M target, December 2024, Portuguese corporate debt, equity and crypto-asset ETFs, Golden Visa-eligible) and the open-ended Fregata Fund (€100M target, August 2026, listed and unlisted securities including venture capital). Its funds page also lists an AI Next Gen Fund, a Middle East Ventures Fund and the Innvest hospitality fund. The site states €500M in assets under management and accepts applications from startups and established companies.

Investment thesis

Cross Atlantic Ventures Fund takes minority stakes in early- and growth-stage companies in healthtech, biotech, fintech and deep tech, with at least 60% in Portuguese companies and complementary Brazilian/international investments.

People

Sónia Magalhães
Managing Partner · source
Henrique Anjos
Managing Director · source
Miguel Raposo
Partner · source
Marcello Cavalcanti
Senior Director · source
Stenio Franco
Senior Director · source
Claudia Quintas
Finance Manager · source
Eunice Leão
Operations Manager · source

Frequently asked questions

Octanova SCR is a VC fund based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2020.

Yes. Octanova SCR invests its own capital in private companies.

Octanova SCR invests at Seed and Growth stages in HealthTech, Biotech & Life Sciences, Fintech, Deep Tech and Artificial Intelligence.

Key people at Octanova SCR include Sónia Magalhães (Managing Partner), Henrique Anjos (Managing Director), Miguel Raposo (Partner) and Marcello Cavalcanti (Senior Director).

Octanova SCR states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.

Yes. Octanova SCR manages capital from outside investors.