Head of Mergers and Acquisitions
João Mota
Head of Commercial Real Estate
“Investment is never just about capital. It’s about understanding the story behind each asset and creating long-term value.”
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Avenida da Liberdade 129, 5D, 1250-140 Lisbon
About João
João Mota has experience in the Private Equity area, with a career that includes roles at Core Capital and, later, at a real estate fund in London. Most recently, he joined Restart Capital, part of the Arrow Global group (€110b AUM), where he participated in the execution of equity and debt investments totalling €150m.
He graduated from Nova School of Business and Economics and completed a Master's Degree in Finance at Università Bocconi, in Milan.
Work Experience
May 2025 – Present
January 2024 – May 2025
October 2022 – September 2023
February 2020 – June 2021
Head of Commercial Real Estate at Harbor Partners
Leads the Commercial Real Estate division, advising institutional and private clients on strategic investments, structuring transactions, and capital deployment in property assets.
Senior Investment Analyst at Restart Capital (Arrow Global Group)
Participated in the execution of equity and debt investments totaling €150M, focusing on real estate and special situations strategies.
Investment Analyst at iAM Capital, London
Supported investment activities across real estate, green energy, and fintech, managing alternative asset portfolios valued at over $400M, with focus on Italian and French markets.
Private Equity Analyst at Core Capital
Contributed to the analysis and execution of private equity investments, supporting transaction structuring and portfolio management.