Draycott SCR

Draycott SCR is a Portuguese investment firm founded in 2019, operating as a diversified asset manager that blends proprietary capital with select family wealth. The firm is committed to responsible investment in promising businesses, aiming to boost their long-term value through an agile, transformational, and hands-on approach. Draycott SCR focuses on creating positive impact within the communities and environments of its invested companies, emphasizing sustainability and resilience.

The firm invests across four primary asset classes: Equity Consolidation & Buyouts, Real Estate Development and Yield, Venture Capital, and Growth & Innovation. Draycott SCR's investment strategy involves actively partnering with portfolio companies to drive value creation through sustained growth and profitability, supported by a dedicated team focused on portfolio management and value creation. They prioritize professionalization of management teams, adoption of best-in-class governance practices, and improved operational efficiency, with a strong commitment to implementing solid ESG strategies throughout the entire investment process.

Draycott SCR's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies such as Claro, Verescence, TTM Group, Sublime, Totalmédia Group, Project To Be, Lisboa Camping & Bungalows, Science4you, Viva Delivery, Viva Washing, Ângelo Miguel Marques, Unipessoal, Società Agricola Bioenergia Capralba, and Ardmac. Notable investments span sectors like recreational goods, logistics, commercial services, energy production, and specialized contracting for life sciences, data, micro-electronics, and EV battery industries. The firm also engages in real estate projects, including residential developments like Alta de Lisboa and Amoreiras Vista.

The team at Draycott SCR comprises dedicated senior professionals with extensive experience in Private Equity and Real Estate across the Iberian market. Key team members, including CEO & Founding Partner João Coelho Borges and Executive Partner Hugo Gonçalves Pereira, bring over 25 years of experience in investment, M&A, and strategic consulting from top-tier firms. Their collective expertise and proven track record in the Portuguese market underscore the firm's performance-driven approach, aiming to multiply invested capital while maintaining a strong alignment with management teams and investors.