OUR TEAM

Strong professional team composed of investment and operational professionals, supporting the portfolio companies not only during acquisitions, international expansion, and buy & build processes, but also in their value creation and ESG initiatives

Senior Leadership

25+ years of experience in Private Equity, M&A, and Strategic Consulting.
Worked at top-tier firms including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, and Och-Ziff.
MBA from Columbia Business School.

João Coelho Borges

CEO & FOUNDING PARTNER

25+ years of experience in Investment across VC and Real Estate. Founder of ReVentures and U.hub Student Residences, with leadership roles at Shilling, Mogope, and Kendall Develops. MBA from Harvard Business School.

Hugo Gonçalves Pereira

EXECUTIVE PARTNER

Strong track record in Energy, Real Estate, and Hospitality sectors. Founding Partner in multiple firms including Iberwind, Finerge, and Sublime Hotels. BSc in Business Administration & Economics from Richmond University (UK).

António Gellweiler

NON-EXECUTIVE PARTNER

Management Team

Corporate Finance expert with experience in financial advisory and due diligence, valuations, and strategic reviews. Joined Draycott in 2019 after 7 years at Deloitte Portugal. MBA from INSEAD.

Vanessa Moura Brás

PRIVATE EQUITY PARTNER

+30 years of experience in Strategic Consulting and Private Equity. Held senior roles at BCG, Bain & Company, and KPMG, leading major performance and restructuring projects across Europe. Engineering & Management degree from MIT and executive education in Finance from Stanford.

Arie-Willem van Doorne

SENIOR PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR

20+ years of experience in private equity, institutional fund investing, and co-investments. Held senior roles at PGGM, AlpInvest Partners, Grafine Partners and Acuity Partners, working closely with fund managers. MBA from Columbia Business School and BSc from McGill University.

Christine Winslow

PARTNER, HEAD OF FUND OF FUNDS

25 years of experience in real estate Development and Capital Markets, modelling, and financing hard infrastructure projects. Held roles at EY, JLL, AQF, and Temple Group. Post graduation - ISEG Business School Management and Business Consulting.

Pedro Quintanilha

REAL ESTATE PARTNER

15+ years of experience in Corporate Finance and Investment, with a focus on Venture Capital. Co-founder of Elecctro and former Investment Director at Mogope SGPS, with earlier experience at Deloitte. MSc in Finance from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

Ricardo Jacinto

VENTURE CAPITAL MANAGING PARTNER

Partner at Shilling since 2017, with 30+ years of experience in telecom, operations, and company building. Previously COO of Novis Telecom and founder of multiple ventures across tech and logistics. Degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering from IST.

Pedro Carlos

VENTURE CAPITAL GENERAL PARTNER

Seasoned investor relations professional with deep expertise in institutional distribution, client coverage, and capital raising across Iberia. Previously Head of Portugal Business at BlackRock and Sales Director at Schroders. MSc in Finance from ESADE.

Francisco Guimarães Neto

PARTNER, HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

Seasoned entrepreneur and operator with deep expertise in business development, operations, and go-to-market. Previously CEO & Founder of Urban Foods and executive at SONAE. MBA from PBS & University of Texas.

Maria Villas-Boas

PARTNER, HEAD OF OPS & BIZDEV

Over 15 years of legal and compliance experience across top-tier firms. Leads legal and compliance at Draycott, with prior roles at Linklaters and Explorer Investments. MSc Law from University of London.

Joana Vilhena

HEAD OF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

CFO at Draycott since 2023, with 11+ years of experience in financial management and auditing. Previously CFO at Crest Capital Partners and auditor at Baker Tilly. MSc in Accounting and Financial Analysis from ISCAL.

Ana Patrícia Jorge

CFO

Over 10 years of experience in HR, office management, and executive support within private equity. At Draycott since 2018, previously at ERIGO SCR as Management Secretary. Postgraduate in Compliance from IMF Business School.

Sofia Rangel

HEAD OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT

All Team

Joined Draycott in 2024 after completing his MSc in Finance at IE Business School. Passed CFA Level 1 and has a strong business academic background. MSc Finance from IE Business School.

Afonso Machado

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

Reinforced Draycott’s admin team in 2024 with over 30 years of experience. Held roles at Merlin Properties, Banif, and Oitante. Extensive experience in office and administrative support.

Carla Henriques

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

12+ years of experience in urbanism, property valuation, negotiation and project development. Worked at LAJE Capital, Orientempo, Inforhabitat, Urban Match, and Deloitte. MBA at The Lisbon MBA & MIT.

Cláudia Inês Menino

REAL ESTATE PROJECT DIRECTOR

Expert in M&A and investment management with focus in real estate. Joined Draycott in 2023 after roles at Fidelidade and Credit Suisse. MSc Finance from ESADE.

Cristina Caldeira

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Started at Shilling as an intern and quickly grew into his current role as Investment Analyst. Known for being a walking startup Wikipedia, Duarte has a sharp eye for emerging sectors. BSc in Management from Nova SBE.

Duarte Guerra

VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATE ANALYST

Regulatory Compliance Analyst at Draycott since 2025, with 11+ years of experience in legal advisory and compliance. Previously at Garval, Sodarca Defense, and multiple law firms. Postgraduate Program in Compliance for the Prevention of Corruption.

Elisabete Borges Oliva

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

Supports project development and management with experience at LAJE Capital, Gamesa, and Newvision. Joined Draycott in 2019. Strong track record in back-office and tech project teams.

Elsa Ramos

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Joined Draycott in 2020 with 20+ years of administrative and event coordination experience. Worked across sectors including government and corporate roles. BSc in Marketing & Advertisement from IADE

Filipa André

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Experience in M&A, capital raising, and strategic consulting for mid-market companies and Private Equity firms across Europe.Worked at Alantra, Perella Weinberg Partners, and Roland Berger before joining Draycott in 2024. MSc in Finance from ESADE.

Francisco Cazal-Ribeiro

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE

Private Equity Analyst with experience in financial analysis and audit support. Previously worked at EY in the FAAS team and gained academic distinction at Warwick Business School.

Gonçalo Bento da Silva

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

Accounting professional with experience in financial reporting and compliance for corporate entities. Previously worked at DNS Business Partners as Senior Accountant. Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance from ESTG – Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.

Guilherme Fernandes

FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

Previously an Associate Lawyer at leading Portuguese law firms, with a strong background in corporate, financial law, real estate and contractual law, advising national and international clients. Holds a Master’s degree in Law and Financial Markets from NOVA School of Law.

Gustavo Borges Oliveira

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Joined Draycott in 2024 after completing his Master’s at London Business School. Previous internship experience at Deloitte. MSc Management from LBS.

José Collaço

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

Experience across M&A, valuations, business plans, commercial DDs and debt restructuring projects. Held roles at Deloitte, Haitong Bank, and Oxy Capital before joining Draycott in 2021. MSc in International Finance from HULT IBS.

Madalena Peres

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

At Shilling since 2024, with experience in executive support and operations. Previously co-founded a sustainable fashion brand and held assistant roles across startups and agencies. Background in management and team coordination.

Márcia Fernandes

VENTURE CAPITAL HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Joined in 2024 with a background in administrative support and civic engagement. Past roles at AXA Partners and SPLA; active Rotaract Club volunteer.

Margarida Galego

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Experienced marketing leader with a background in branding, content, and digital strategy across tech and creative sectors. With previous roles at pleez and several creative and digital agencies. Master’s in Marketing Communications from Kingston University.

Maria Henriques da Silva

BRAND & MARKETING MANAGER

Marketing professional with experience in digital strategy, content, and growth across social platforms. Background includes working within a cross-border tech M&A environment, supporting brand visibility and strategic initiatives. MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Esade Business School.

Maria Van Uden

EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Human Resources professional with experience across venture-backed startups, tech firms, and consultancy. Previously held people roles at pleez, Stake Ventures (including cleanup, offcoustic and bling energy) and Accenture. MSc Human Resources Management – ISCTE (Portugal).

Marta Correia Dias

PEOPLE & TALENT COORDINATOR

Joined Draycott in 2024 after completing her MSc in Finance at Nova SBE. Strong academic background in business and finance. MSc Finance from Nova SBE.

Marta Dias

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

Real Estate Analyst with experience in real estate private equity and investment analysis. Previously worked at Octanova as a Private Equity Analyst and gained experience in real estate private equity at Norfin. Holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Nova School of Business and Economics.

Marta Ferrão Pereira

REAL ESTATE ANALYST

Expert in structuring and managing real estate and special buyout investments. Over 20 years of experience, including at LAJE Capital, F9 Consulting, and Deloitte. Postgraduate in Strategic Management from CLSBE.

Nuno António

SPECIAL PROJECTS INVESTMENT MANAGER

Private Equity Analyst with experience in investment analysis and transactions. Previously worked at Oxy Capital and holds a Master’s degree from London Business School, with a dual background in Law and Management.

Pedro Barroso Varela

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

Data & AI at Shilling since 2024, building AI tools for decision-making in VC. Previously worked at Accenture and published academic research in AI. MSc in Data Science from Nova IMS.

Pedro Ferreira

VENTURE CAPITAL TECH ENGINEER

Principal at Shilling since 2019, with a background in investment analysis and corporate finance. Previously at Mogope SGPS, The Navigator Company, and KPMG. MSc in Finance from ISEG.

Pedro Rosa

VENTURE CAPITAL PRINCIPAL

Experienced in construction and project management in the premium real estate segment. Held roles at CUBE Project Management, Enscoord, and Bureau Veritas. MSc Civil Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Ricardo Jesus

REAL ESTATE SITE PARTNER

At Draycott since 2025, with prior experience in QA and software engineering. Previously at Genibet Biopharmaceuticals and Accenture Portugal. MSc in Biological Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico.

Sofia Alves

TECH & AI COORDINATOR

Experience in M&A (both buy and sell sides), financial restructuring, valuations, and business development. Previously at Deloitte Portugal and Millenium BCP before joining Draycott in 2022. MSc in Finance from Nova SBE.

Tomás Branco

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Investment Manager at Shilling since 2025, with a background in VC and company building. Previously at Acurio Ventures and Nauta Capital, and co-founder of an edtech startup. BBA in Economics from Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Tomás Güida

PRIVATE EQUITY PRINCIPAL SPAIN

Joined Draycott in 2024 with internship experience in M&A and Private Equity. Also a Teaching Assistant in Finance at Católica Lisbon. Master in Management from Católica SBE & ESCP Business School.

Vicente Toscano Rico

PRIVATE EQUITY ANALYST

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