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At the end of 2025, NOVUS Venture Capital Fund expanded its committed capital from €25M to €44M in partnership with Banco Português de Fomento. In 2026, its first full year of execution, investments are underway in seven Phase II companies across multiple sectors, alongside continued support for the Phase I portfolio.

From NOVUS’s perspective, in partnership with Banco Português de Fomento, the investment in electric mobility reflects a strategic commitment to sustainable urban transport, centred on the revival of Famel as an electric brand. In an increasingly competitive European micro-mobility market, long-term value will be driven by brands that combine design and heritage with strong user engagement, after-sales support, and integrated technology—an approach that aligns with broader trends highlighted by leading international publications.

Henley & Partners predicted Portugal would be the ninth most popular destination globally for relocating millionaires, with a net inflow of 800 high-net-individuals with liquid investable wealth of USD 1 million or more. The firm reports that Lisbon alone is now home to 22,200 millionaires.