Nelson Pilar

Nelson Pilar is listed as a Quadrantis Capital employee on the firm’s LinkedIn company page and is identified by ContactOut as Founding Managing Partner of Quadrantis Capital, beginning in December 2015. Quadrantis Capital describes itself as a Portuguese investment management firm specializing in private equity and venture capital, founded in 2014 and based in Lisbon.

Before Quadrantis, public profile data places Pilar in asset management and investment research roles. ContactOut lists him in European product development and fund documentation at J.P. Morgan Asset Management from May 2012 to July 2014, investment research at Arden Asset Management from December 2005 to January 2012, and hedge fund due diligence at Atlas Capital from August 2005 to December 2005. His LinkedIn profile summary says his professional experience is centered on asset management, with a particular focus on investment management.

His education includes postgraduate legal studies at the University of London Law Faculty from 2004 to 2005, according to LinkedIn. ContactOut also lists legal education at Universidade Clássica de Lisboa - Faculdade de Direito.

At Quadrantis, Pilar is associated with a firm managing venture capital and private equity funds across multiple strategies. Quadrantis reports more than €350 million in assets under management, 13 investment funds, and prior experience across venture capital, M&A, and business angel investments.

• Quadrantis targets “companies and projects” in different maturity stages that show recurring revenue, positive free cash flow, business relevance, and scaling or internationalization potential.
• The firm says it invests in growing markets with “disruptive high-potential” opportunities where its team has expertise.
• Quadrantis emphasizes active positions, hands-on management support, transparency, network access, and clear exit strategies.
• Sector focus spans renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleantech, real estate, hospitality, financial products, agro-business, entertainment, technology, media, healthcare/biotech, and innovation.
• The firm’s SIFIDE strategy focuses on companies with solid balance sheets, positive EBITDA, R&D activity, and significant growth potential.
• Portugal Future Fund, managed by Quadrantis, uses equity and quasi-equity investments in SMEs, has a €100 million maximum capital target, and is positioned for high-growth and innovative companies.