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UCEA Family Office
UCEA Family Office was founded in 2008 by the Gomes Teixeira family. João Teixeira serves as Group Chairman and directs the diversification of the investment...
UCEA Family Office
UCEA Family Office was founded in 2008 by the Gomes Teixeira family. João Teixeira serves as Group Chairman and directs the diversification of the investment thesis. The family previously concentrated on real estate projects in Portugal and Spain before adding clean-energy work in West Africa. The office allocates across real estate, direct co-investments, venture capital and private equity. It targets early-stage and growth opportunities in energy, healthcare, sports and technology. Confirmed holdings include positions in AMLO Biosciences, OpenDrives and Chakra Growth Fund. Geographic reach spans Europe, Asia, Africa and North America through offices in London, Zurich, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and New York. The team draws on more than 100 years of combined experience in private equity, real estate and international finance. Additional offices operate in Lisbon, Athens and other locations. Adjacent vehicles include Obsidian Sports Finance, Notus Energy and Prue’s Lounge, a private investment community for single-family offices. No major operational events have been recorded in the last 24 months. The office maintains a hybrid structure that combines internal sector expertise with external advisory boards in life sciences, real estate and agri-food tech. This setup allows direct access to specialized operators in sports management and energy infrastructure while preserving family control over capital allocation decisions.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2008
AUM
175 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
London, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Dubai · Singapore · Lisbon · Hong Kong · Zurich · New York · Athens
Principals
João Teixeira
Group Chairman
Rahul Mehta
Obsidian Sports CEO
Gil Teixeira
Prue’s Lounge CTO
Nuno Tome
Notus Energy COO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at UCEA Family Office?
João Teixeira serves as Group Chairman and oversees the family office strategy and diversification. Edward Catchpole holds the role of Chief Investment Officer. The leadership team includes sector specialists such as Nuno Tome at Notus Energy and Rahul Mehta at Obsidian Sports.
How does UCEA Family Office source proprietary deal flow?
The office relies on its network of sister companies in sports and energy plus regional offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It also operates Prue’s Lounge, a private investment community that connects single-family offices for shared opportunities.
Does UCEA Family Office participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office pursues both direct and co-investment opportunities alongside fund commitments. It has invested in vehicles such as Chakra Growth Fund while maintaining direct holdings in companies including AMLO Biosciences and OpenDrives.
What investment stages does UCEA Family Office typically target?
The office focuses on early-stage, growth, private equity and distressed situations. It has backed seed and Series A companies in energy, healthcare and technology while also participating in infrastructure and real estate projects.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The capital originates from a third-generation Portuguese family with prior success in real estate developments in Portugal and Spain as well as trading and natural-resources ventures.
Does UCEA Family Office maintain philanthropic structures?
The family operates Fundação Gomes Teixeira. Details on separation from investment activities or grant-making focus are not publicly disclosed.
What is UCEA Family Office's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The office actively seeks direct and co-investment opportunities within its primary sectors. It has partnered with external managers on sports finance mandates and clean-technology funds.
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