ActiveCap has invested €8.2 million in the furniture group Ozo Living, which exports around 90% of its production mainly to European markets and now aims to expand into the United States, the venture capital fund manager announced on Monday, September 15, 2025.
In a statement, ActiveCap said the investment, made through its ActiveCap II fund under the Consolidar program of the Capitalization and Resilience Fund is designed to reinforce the brand's strategic commitment to Europe while also supporting its international growth plans, particularly in North America.
Ozo Living specializes in bespoke furniture with exclusive designs and currently exports the vast majority of its production to international destinations such as the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. The company has also contributed to several landmark projects in the hospitality sector.
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Founded in 2010, the Ozo Living group comprises two companies: Showing Signs – Design, SA, which focuses on interior design and project management, and Both Wood, SA, responsible for manufacturing.
Group founder and CEO Sérgio Marques said ActiveCap's involvement will "contribute to the company's strength by implementing an ambitious growth strategy aimed at seizing the investment and market opportunities identified by both sides."
Co-founder and CEO Manuel Martins emphasized that ActiveCap, "with its extensive experience in industrial investments, has recognized Ozo Living as a strategic addition to its portfolio, as both companies share similar cultures and strategies where the pursuit of innovation and excellence is constant."
ActiveCap partner Pedro Correia da Silva added that the Portuguese furniture industry is "deeply embedded in the country's industrial structure and internationally recognized for its technical expertise and product quality." He stressed that this investment aims to enhance Ozo Living's export capacity while supporting its entry into new markets.
Source: Idealista.pt
