Eligibility Criteria for the Portuguese Golden Visa
Fund Manager
Advisory Board
Partners
Celtis Ventures Partners
Since 2015, Celtis has managed over €150M across a wide spectrum of funds, from AI to real estate and conservative options. Powered by a team with 30+ years of experience, each member brings their own unique strength to the table.
Miguel Alpendre
The mastermind behind Celtis. With 30+ years of experience, he’s a venture capitalist and entrepreneur who has run numerous successful funds. A cunnung negotiator and strategic thinker, when he's not analyzing deals, he’s brainstorming the next big idea. Oh, and with an MBA from IESE, you know he means business.
Carlos Lopes
The team’s compass, keeping everyone grounded and organized. With 25+ years of experience managing in asset management, he knows how to keep the books (and people) in line. Highly diligent and trustworthy, he ensures no one steps out of bounds. The guy who brings order to the chaos— calm, reliable, and always there with the right numbers.
Mark Gomes
The guy who gets things done. A doer with 15 years in M&A and asset management, he doesn’t take no for an answer. He’s the type who nds solutions before others spot the problem. His "get-it-done-right" attitude, paired with a BSc in Finance from IBS, makes him the engine of Celtis. You need something handled? Mark’s your man.
João Sousa Dias
The ultimate people person— Celtis’ relationship builder with 10 years in banking and €50M raised in just the last two years. Known for his Italian suits, sports cars, and weekend golf rounds, he’s always ready to chat, network, and make you feel like part of the family. Reliable and smooth, João makes sure investor relations are always on point.
Team of Crypto, Legal & Tax Experts
Multi-disciplinary team of entrepreneurs and professionals with a proven track record of success in their respective field, bringing expertise in digital assets, product development and legal compliance to the advisory board
Bryan Barrett
Head of Strategy at Stealth Mode Blockchain and crypto enthusiast with 10+ years of experience managing digital assets. Bryan previously held senior roles in sales and solutions engineering at Linkedin and Citrix, driving product innovation and revenue growth.
Beau Barrett
A serial entrepreneur and investor with experience across multiple industries, founder of successful ventures such as Junk Brands, Velocity NWA, and Barrett Dev Co., Beau has a proven track record of setting up and scaling businesses to success.
Steve Brooks
Former partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, Steve is a founding partner of Eldridge&Brooks, with 20+ years of experience in VC and PE, specialized in M&A, investment funds and tax matters. He is a member of the Arkansas and Texas Bar.
Sandra J. Fernandes
Lawyer with 30+ years of experience, Sandra is currently Co-Head of immigration at VCA and founder of SJF Immigration & Investments. A member of the prestigous Investment Migration Council and a British Embassy recommended lawyer, specialized in immigration and foreign investment.
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CMVM
The Portuguese Securities Market Commission.
BDO
5th largest audit and accounting firm worldwide.
Bison Bank
Bridging the gap between fiat and crypto.
SJF
Legal counsel with +5,000 golden visa applications.
Eldrige & Brooks
Broad legal coverage in diverse practice areas.
Fresh Portugal
Files annual tax returns for +800 expats.
BitGo
Tier 1 digital asset custodian with up to $250M coverage.