MBIM Expands into Europe with New Portugal Subsidiary MBIM Ventures

Singapore-based MB Investment Management Pte Ltd (MBIM), a private investment holding company specialising in strategic Industry 4.0 equity investments, has established a new subsidiary in Portugal: MBIM Ventures, SGPS, Unipessoal Lda. This strategic expansion marks a key milestone in MBIM’s global growth, granting access to the European Union while leveraging Portugal’s highly attractive business environment.

Portugal has rapidly become one of Europe’s top investment destinations. Its privileged geographic position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, combined with full access to the EU Single Market of nearly 500 million consumers, provides an exceptional platform for international investors.

Key advantages include:

• Investor-friendly policies: competitive tax incentives, access to EU funding, and a high quality of life that supports talent attraction and retention.

• Highly qualified, multilingual, and cost-competitive workforce that is flexible and productive.

• Strong innovation ecosystem, world-class infrastructure, political stability, and a fast-growing digital economy.

Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Potential

The new subsidiary positions MBIM to capitalise on Portugal’s strengths in smart manufacturing and advanced supply chains. As an EU member, companies in Portugal benefit from reduced trade barriers, harmonised standards, and eligibility for European R&D and innovation grants. Key sectors with strong momentum include maritime industries, data centres, renewable energy equipment, and hospitality-related technologies.

Portugal is an ideal nearshoring hub, offering competitive costs, skilled labour, and efficient ports for pan-European distribution. The country is particularly well-suited for Industry 4.0 investments in robotics, automation, data centres, energy management, and sustainability solutions.

Why Portugal Leads in Industry 4.0 Supply Chains

Portugal combines strategic location, renewable energy leadership, digital connectivity, and proactive government support, creating fertile ground for Industry 4.0. The industrial robotics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.86% through 2034, while national strategies promote automation, digitalisation, and green technologies.

Data Centres and Digital Infrastructure stand out as a major growth area. Portugal’s position on Europe’s western edge, with direct submarine cable links to multiple continents, ensures low-latency global connectivity. The government’s National Data Centre Plan accelerates project approvals and infrastructure readiness.

Sustainability and Energy Management further enhance appeal. Portugal ranks among Europe’s leaders in renewable energy integration, supporting energy-intensive operations with reliable green power and incentives for batteries, solar, wind, and decarbonisation technologies.

The transformation of Sines highlights this potential. The SINES DC Campus by Start Campus represents one of Europe’s largest sustainable data centre developments, with a planned 1.2 GW IT capacity. The first facility (SIN01) became operational in 2025, powered 100% by renewables and featuring innovative seawater cooling. In late 2025, Microsoft announced a $10 billion (€8.6+ billion) investment in AI infrastructure at the

Sines campus, including deployment of over 12,000 next-generation Nvidia GPUs. These projects, alongside related battery manufacturing and port upgrades, are expected to contribute significantly to GDP and create thousands of jobs, underscoring Portugal’s commitment to large-scale, green digital transformation.

About MB Investment Management

Headquartered in Singapore, MBIM focuses on strategic equity investments with an emphasis on Industry 4.0 and sustainable growth sectors. The launch of MBIM Ventures in Portugal strengthens the group’s international presence and commitment to long-term value creation in high-potential European markets.