HP Invest

What HP Invest does

HP Invest is the dedicated investment brand of Harland & Poston Group, a privately held international investment company founded in Portugal in 2017 by David Poston (CEO) and Gary Harland (CFO). The firm offers HNW individuals and institutional investors three core investment products: private equity in operating assets (hotels, co-working spaces, and private ventures), direct real estate across the UK and EU, and investment funds managed by third-party financial institutions. A supplementary D2 Entrepreneur Visa programme links these investment vehicles to Portuguese residency, monetizing the firm's EU corporate footprint as an investment-migration gateway.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time real estate transaction commissions on property sales and rentals, recurring fund management fees with dividends distributed to shareholders, and equity participation in private ventures. Distribution is sales-led, executed through multilingual investment advisors in seven offices (Lisbon HQ, Manchester, Algarve, Dubai, Athens, Hong Kong, Wembley), supported by an in-house telemarketing department, after-sales operations, and a network of 80+ global partners including Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Schulte. Headcount stands at 100+ staff across 18 nationalities.

The firm's capital deployment is concentrated in two flagship projects: the Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa acquisition in the UK (December 2024, 200+ acres) and the Cook Street Urban Gardens development in Glasgow (March 2025, up to 1,200 units across PBSA, BTR, residential, and retail). Underlying technology consists of standard web and digital marketing infrastructure rather than a proprietary investment platform; the firm relies on a proprietary Risk Index scoring framework for investment classification. Total disclosed project portfolio value is approximately €500M+, with no public revenue, funding rounds, or audited financials available given private status.

Name

HP Invest

Legal name

HARLAND & POSTON - IMOBILIÁRIA, LDA

Website

https://hpinvest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HP Invest is the investment brand of Harland & Poston Group, offering HNW individuals and institutional investors private equity, real estate, and fund products across the UK, EU, and GCC, with project portfolio value exceeding €500M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate and Private Equity Investment Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (52394), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Investment Activities (5239)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Investors, Nec (6799), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAAABAI

Alternative Investments for Private Wealth (Hedge Funds, PE/VC Access, Private Credit)

Financial & Insurance/Asset & Wealth Management/Private Banking & HNW/UHNW Wealth Management

SECONDARYFSANAEAI

Real Estate Funds — Opportunistic / Development

Financial & Insurance/Private Equity & Venture Capital/Real Assets Funds (Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy)

SECONDARYFSAEALAB

Private Equity Fundraising Placement

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Placement Agents & Capital Raising Intermediation

SECONDARYFSAAALAG

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure)

Financial & Insurance/Asset & Wealth Management/Asset Management — ESG/Sustainable & Impact Investing

Keywords

• Private equity investments
• Real estate investment
• Investment fund management
• Hospitality asset investment
• Cross-border investment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Equity: HP Invest owns and operates a portfolio of hotels, co-working spaces, and other private ventures. By opening capital to new investors, they offer participation in established companies outside public markets. Returns are generated through equity appreciation and distributions from operating ventures.
2. Real Estate Sales and Rentals: HP Invest facilitates real estate transactions including off-plan properties, key-ready developments, foreclosures, and stable investments. Revenue is generated through property sales, rental yields, and appreciation.
3. Investment Funds: HP Invest offers investment funds managed by trusted financial institutions. Capital is pooled from investors and strategically allocated, with management fees deducted and remaining dividends distributed among shareholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HP Invest provides private equity, real estate, and fund-based investment opportunities for individual and institutional investors. The firm owns and operates a portfolio of hotels, co-working spaces, and private ventures, and offers direct real estate investments across the UK and EU. It also channels capital into externally managed investment funds, with minimum entry thresholds typically ranging from €250k to €500k+ depending on product type.

Product overview

HP Invest operates as a real estate and hospitality investment platform offering three core investment products: Private Equity (ownership of hotels, co-working spaces, and private ventures), Real Estate (direct property investments), and Investment Funds (managed by financial institutions). The platform is part of Harland & Poston Group and manages approximately €500M+ in existing projects across Portugal, UK, and UAE. Key projects include the Cook Street Urban Gardens mixed-use development in Glasgow with PBSA and BTR components, and Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa in England. A supplementary D2 Entrepreneur Visa Programme enables investors to obtain Portuguese residency through participation in HP Invest's investment structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Equity Investment product allowing clients to participate in HP Invest's portfolio of hotels, co-working spaces, and private ventures outside public markets; returns generated through equity appreciation and distributions from operating ventures.
• Real Estate Real estate investment opportunities in residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties across the UK and EU, offering rental yields and property appreciation; covers off-plan, key-ready, foreclosure, and stable investment categories.
• Investment Funds Range of investment funds managed by trusted financial institutions that pool capital from investors and allocate it strategically; tiers range from €500k to €10M+, with management fees deducted and remaining dividends distributed to shareholders.
• D2 Entrepreneur Visa Programme Investment migration programme allowing investors to gain Portuguese residency through equity participation in a Portuguese-registered company managing international assets, providing EU mobility alongside investment exposure.
• Cook Street Urban Gardens Multi-phase mixed-use development in Glasgow featuring up to 1,200 units including PBSA (800 beds), BTR/residential (400 units), retail, and leisure facilities across approximately 50,000 square metres, regenerating brownfield land in Tradeston.
• Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa Iconic 200+ acre hospitality property acquired in December 2024 featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, 9-hole Woodhey Dunes course, award-winning spa, and 76 guest rooms, on England's Sefton Coast; managed as an investment asset with Schulte as operating partner.
• Portimão Hotel Development (Algarve) Flagship hotel development in Portimão, Algarve, to operate under Hilton and Holiday Inn brands; awarded the Five-Star Award at the International Property Awards 2025–2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• €500M+ in existing projects managed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Formby Hall Golf Resort & SpaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Harland & Poston Group acquired Formby Hall in December 2024. The resort spans 200+ acres with championship golf, spa, and 76 guest rooms. HP Invest manages investment operations for the property with Schulte as management partner.
• HiltonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHP Invest is developing flagship hotels in the Algarve that will operate under the Hilton brand. This partnership represents a key element of the company's hospitality portfolio expansion strategy.
• Holiday InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHP Invest is developing hotels in the Algarve that will operate under the Holiday Inn brand, expanding the company's hospitality management capabilities.
• SchultecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchulte serves as the management team for Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, providing operational expertise for the hospitality property.
• AICCOPNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICCOPN (Associação dos Industriais da Construção Civil e Obras Públicas) is listed as a partner organization supporting HP Invest's operations in Portugal.
• ERIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization supporting HP Invest's business development and construction operations.
• RVP EngenhariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner supporting project development and construction activities for HP Invest.
• Investment Migration Council (IMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Poston, CEO of HP Invest, is a member of the Investment Migration Council, demonstrating expertise in investment migration programmes and residency-by-investment solutions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Global Citizen Solutions: Advisory firm helping HNW individuals obtain residency/citizenship in Portugal, Greece, Malta and other EU jurisdictions through real estate and fund investment. Closely mirrors HP Invest's combined residency-and-real-estate value proposition for international HNW clients.
• Henley & Partners: Global leader in investment migration and residence/citizenship-by-investment advisory, with strong Portugal practice. Directly comparable to HP Invest's D2 Entrepreneur Visa programme and HNW cross-border investment advisory model.
• Hoxton Capital Management: UK-based advisory firm serving HNW international clients with residency, tax and investment solutions across UK, Portugal and other jurisdictions. Closely matches HP Invest's HNW advisory model and geographic footprint.
• IW Capital: UK-based boutique private equity and investment platform offering HNW and family office access to alternative investments including real estate and growth funds. Comparable in scale and product mix to HP Invest's PE and funds offerings.
• Get Golden Visa: Portugal-focused investment migration advisory linking HNW clients to qualifying real estate and fund investments for residency. Overlaps directly with HP Invest's D2 and real estate investment offerings in the same customer and product segments.
• Puma Property Finance / Puma Investments: UK-focused property investment and development platform offering HNW investors direct property and EIS-eligible real estate funds. Directly comparable to HP Invest's real estate investment products targeting UK property.
• Portugal Homes: Sister brand within the Harland & Poston Group that sources and manages Portuguese property transactions feeding HP Invest's investment pipelines. While same ownership, it is the closest comparable operating model for sourcing and structuring HNW real estate deals.

Emerging players

• Quintessentially Lifestyle: HNW concierge and lifestyle firm with adjacent property investment services for ultra-wealthy international clients. Comparable customer base to HP Invest, though lifestyle-led rather than investment-led.
• London & Capital: Wealth management firm serving HNW individuals with multi-jurisdictional investment, tax and estate planning. Comparable client profile and cross-border advisory approach, though broader wealth remit than HP Invest's property-led focus.
• Blacktower Financial Management Group: European wealth and investment advisory firm targeting expatriates and HNW individuals across Portugal, Spain, UK and other geographies. Overlaps with HP Invest on HNW cross-border advisory and Portugal/UK market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hpinvest.com
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harlandpostoninvest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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