Organization · Private Equity
Menlo Capital, SCR, SA
Menlo Capital, SCR, SA is a private equity firm based in Portugal, focusing on investment management and capital injection across various sectors.
Overview
What Menlo Capital, SCR, SA does
What Menlo Capital, SCR, SA is
Menlo Capital, SCR, SA is a private equity firm based in Portugal, focusing on investment management and capital injection across various sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 9, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Menlo Capital, SCR, SA as a funder
Investment thesis
Menlo Capital, SCR, SA focuses on providing capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proven business models and positive EBITDA, emphasizing growth through market expansion.
Focus narrative
Menlo Capital's investment strategy emphasizes growth in EBITDA through investments in companies that are expanding their market share, either geographically or through new products and services. The preferred sectors for investment include retail and consumer goods, industry, education, tourism, and agri-food.
Value beyond capital
Menlo Capital takes an active role in value creation, seeking both minority and majority shareholder positions to support the growth and expansion of its portfolio companies.
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 3
Portfolio context
Cheto Corporation: An industrial company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative deep drilling and milling machines for the mold industry. The investment from Menlo Capital aims to expand production capacity and enhance R&D for new machine development. Just Stay Hotels: A leading operator in the limited-service hotel segment in major Portuguese cities. Menlo Capital's investment will double the capacity in terms of rooms and hotels, targeting approximately 1,000 rooms across 16 hotels. Luso Viriato – Funerárias Portuguesas: Established in 2023, this company aims to become the national leader in funeral services in Portugal, recognized for service excellence. Menlo Capital is a direct investor and part of the management team, supporting the acquisition of various funeral service companies.
Common questions
What to know about Menlo Capital, SCR, SA
Upseed classifies Menlo Capital, SCR, SA under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 9, 2026
Known limits
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