Team

HOSPITALITY ADVISORY

 

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SC Hospitality was established in 2004 to capture the growth opportunities from Macau’s undervalued real estate sector. Since then the assets under management have grown to EUR 500 million across seven funds – the London Stock Exchange listed Macau Property Opportunities Fund and other private closed-end funds in Macau, China, Southeast Asia and Portugal. 


The investment approach is highly specialized and thematically-driven. We focus on identifying early-stage investment opportunities positioned to benefit from long-term economic and demographic trends. We are also highly experienced in heritage preservation.

 


 

FUND MANAGEMENT

 

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BlueCrow Capital was established in 2010 and it holds the entire capital of two financial licences regulated by the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), with which it models and manages venture capital investment funds and provides investment advisory services. Bluecrow has more than EUR 600 million assets under management across 16 funds with more than 50 portfolio companies.

 

The main activities include structuring and setting up investment and divestment strategies, financing projects at different stages of development and monitoring and managing assets. BlueCrow promote continuous learning and cultivate best practices in environmental, social and governance (ESG) terms, both in investment methodology and policies and in how to influence the various companies and clients in collaboration. 

 

MEET THE HOSPITALITY ADVISORY TEAM

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Martin Tacon
Principal

 

– Principal –

 


 

  • Over 30 years experience in real estate investment and finance
  • Specialised in real estate at HSBC, Credit Suisse First Boston, Zurich Re
  • A Professional Member of the RICS
  • Masters in Land Management, University of Reading
  • Masters in Economics, University of Edinburgh

 


 

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Tom Ashworth 
Principal

 

– Principal –

 


 

  • Pursued a 27 year career in finance and investment
  • Extensive experience at HSBC and Morgan Stanley in London and Hong Kong
  • Strong track record in private wealth and asset management

 


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Joao Afonso
Director

 

– Admin & Public Affairs –

 


 

  • Over 30 years real estate, planning and government affair experience Served in 
    Macau government
  • Responsible for government, public affairs, business development and administration 

 


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Pamela Chan 
Head of Marketing

 

– Marketing & IR –

 


 

  • Over 15 years in marketing, destination creation and event planning
  • Bachelors in Tourism Business Management

 


 

 

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Ivonne Ortiz

de Zarate

 

– Hotel Operations –

 


 

  • Over 25 years in hotel industry with vast experience in hotel, openings, brand conversions and revenue management
  • Master in Economics & Finance, ESADE Business Schoo Masters in Cornell University Essec, Paris

 


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Emily Cheung
Proj. Coordinator

 

– Design / Development – 

 


 

  • Over 15 years in hotel design, project management and coordination
  • Masters in Real Estate double major in Urban Planning & International Real Estate, HKU
  • Bachelors in Hospitality Management,, HK Polytechnic University
  • Higher Education in Interior & Landscape Design ver 25 years in hotel industry with vast experience in hotel , openings, brand conversions and revenue management

 


 

 

 

 

MEET THE LOCAL FUND MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Bernardo Empis Meira
Co-Founder / Fund Manager

 


 

Focus: PE / VC Strategic Project Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)


Sectors: Sustainable Food; BioTech; MedTech; Robotics & ICT; Renewable Assets; Natural Resources


Education: PGrad in Finance (UNL/SBE) and Advanced Degree in Economics (UCP/SBE

 


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António Campell
Co-Founder / Fund Manager

 


 

Focus: PE / VC Strategic Asset Management, Family Office

 

Sectors: Financial Services; AgroTech; Property; Technology & Innovation

 

Education: Master's in  Finance (UCP/SBE), PGrad in Finance (UNL / SBE) and Advanced Degree in Economics (UCP/SBE)

 


 

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Duarte Calheiros E Menezes

Partner / Fund Manager

 


 

Focus: PE / VC, Valuation, 
Asset and Risk  
Management

 

Sectors: Entertainment & Leisure, AgroTech, Property

 

Education: Master's in Economics (UCP/SBE) andAdvanced Degree in  
Economics (UCP/SBE)

 


 

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Rodrigo Passarinho Silva

 


 

Sectors: Agrobusiness,
Entertainment, Sports

Education: Master's in Finance (Nova SBE)
and Degree in Management (NOVA 
SBE)

 


 

 

 

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Catarina Teodoro Esteves

 


 

Focus: PE / VC

 

Sectors: Industrial, Sports, Services,  
Renewable Energy


Education: Master's in Finance (Católica  
SBE) and Degree in Management (Nova SBE)

 


 

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Pedro Brito André

 


 

Focus: PE / VC

 

Sectors: Telecommunications, Tech, 
Robotics & ICT


Education: Master's in Economics (Católica SBE) and Degree in Economics (Católica SBE)

 


 

 

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Inês Moraes  Sarmento


 

Focus: PE / VC


Sectors: Enviromental Solutions, Sustainable Food, BioTech


Education: International  Master's in Management (Nova SBE) and Degree in 
Management (Nova SBE) 

 


 

 

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António Falcão  e Cunha

 


 

Focus: PE / VC


Sectors: Enviromental Solutions, BioTech,  
MedTech, Robotics & ICT


Education: Master's in Finance (ESADE)
and Degree in Management (Nova SBE)

 


 

 

 

Architect

 

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Promontorio is one of the most repected architectural practices in Portugal with 60+ architects, planners & designers.  The firm  has vast experience designing hotels i.e. L’And Vineyards Hotel, Viceroy and LUX Hotels etc.

 

 

Legal Counsel

 

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VdA was founded in 1976 and a top tier full-service Portuguese law firm with more than 400 professionals The firm has received more than 80 awards and accolades over the last 10 years

 

Legal Golden Visa Specialist

 

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MdME has offices in Hong Kong, Macau and Lisbon and is a full service law firm with specialization and vast experience in Golden Visa process since the beginning of the scheme.  

 

 

Depository Bank

 

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Auditor

 

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Government Regulator

 

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