Leadership
Founders
PORTA Global Capital Partners was founded by four partners with complementary expertise in investment, structuring, and operations across Europe and emerging markets.
Michael Welter
Founding Partner
•25+ years in real estate investment and structured finance across Europe, Asia, and Africa
•Led capital formation and deal origination for OM24 Global, Cition Capital, GCP Asset Management, and Rebus Consultancy
•Specializes in cross-border structuring and emerging market real estate strategies
Markus Rubner
Founding Partner
•30+ years in real estate investment, project development, and corporate finance
•Led major mixed-use and residential developments across Central Europe
•Deep expertise in complex structuring, financing, and regulatory frameworks
Riroyde Helberg
Founding Partner
•15+ years in cross-border M&A, legal advisory, and international capital markets
•Founder & CEO of Clermont Hill; Independent Director and Board Advisor for multiple internationally operating companies across Europe, the Americas, and beyond
•Led buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions across real estate, technology, infrastructure, and energy on 4 continents
•Expertise in cross-border deal structuring, M&A project management, general counsel leadership, and legal due diligence for internationally expanding corporations
Hansjoerg Augschoell
Vice President
•20+ years in real estate development and asset management across Europe
•Extensive experience in residential, mixed-use, and hospitality projects
•Focus on value-creation through repositioning and operational improvements