Espaço Foz
Residential gated condominium with 46 apartments and two basement parking levels, promoted under a co-ownership model with all units pre-reserved before construction.
About
About Vérticus Investment
Vérticus Investment was created to bring a clearer investment and execution focus to the experience built by Vérticus over more than three decades in Portuguese real estate.
A Portuguese real estate partner with deep market experience
Founded on decades of real estate experience, Vérticus operates across investment, development, commercial strategy and transaction execution.
Our work spans different asset classes and market contexts, from residential and hospitality to mixed-use, urban regeneration and development-led opportunities.
Leadership
Led by market experience and investment execution.
Vérticus Investment combines the long-standing real estate experience of Vérticus with a dedicated focus on origination, investment structuring and deal execution.
Ricardo Coimbra
Founder · Vérticus
Ricardo Coimbra is the founder of Vérticus and brings decades of experience in the Portuguese real estate market, with a broad track record across residential, commercial, development and advisory contexts.
His market knowledge and long-standing relationships provide the platform with local credibility, access and a practical understanding of how value is created across the property lifecycle.
José Ruivo
Head of Investment
José Ruivo leads the Investment activity, focusing on sourcing opportunities, developing concepts, structuring investment theses and engaging with investors, owners and execution partners.
He is committed to building purposeful real estate projects that support healthier living, deeper connection and a more human-centred society — from early opportunity identification to design coordination, construction oversight and go-to-market execution.
What defines us
Close to the asset. Close to the market. Close to the decision.
We are selective in the opportunities we pursue and focused on situations where our involvement can create a clear path to value.
Market knowledge
We understand the Portuguese real estate market from both a strategic and operational perspective.
Execution mindset
We focus on practical outcomes, not abstract advice.
Alignment
We work to align owners, investors, developers and capital around viable opportunities.
Selected Experience
Built across real projects, markets and asset classes.
Over more than three decades, Vérticus has been involved in a wide range of real estate projects across Portugal, from residential developments and urban regeneration to healthcare, business centres and large-scale lifestyle estates.
This experience gives Vérticus Investment a practical understanding of how value is created across different asset classes — from early-stage concept and positioning to commercial strategy, execution and asset performance.
Featured project
Quinta Marques Gomes
Large-scale lifestyle estate in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Quinta Marques Gomes is one of the most representative projects of Vérticus’ experience across market study, business planning, concept definition, product strategy, marketing positioning and commercial management.
Located in Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, the project combines scale, landscape, residential development, retail, services and hospitality components in a rare urban and waterfront setting.
27 haApprox. site area
76,583 sqmConstruction area
262 units122 villas · 140 apartments
Vérticus’ role included: market study, business plan, concept definition, product strategy, architecture programme support, marketing and pricing strategy, commercial management and go-to-market execution.
Other selected projects
Relevant experience across different real estate contexts.
Former Fábrica ASA
Business centre with approximately 32,000 sqm of construction area and 22,000 sqm of lettable area. Vérticus collaborated on concept, pricing, marketing and asset management.
Sarcol
Adaptive reuse of a former industrial property into a flexible business hub with offices, warehouses, coworking, meeting rooms and support services.
Dehaus — Garten Residenz
Luxury gated community on Avenida da Boavista, combining contemporary apartments with palacete rehabilitation and premium commercial positioning.
Trofa Saúde Hospital
Healthcare real estate asset in Leça da Palmeira with approximately 12,000 sqm, including emergency, surgical, inpatient and specialised clinical areas.
Quinta de Moreira
Large-scale residential and mixed-use condominium with 260 apartments and 7 retail units sold in the first phases, plus further development potential.
Selected clients & partners
Experience involving recognised market participants.
Over the years, Vérticus has worked across different real estate contexts involving investors, developers, corporates, financial institutions, public entities and operating partners.
