GDS Cascais, or Grupo Dramático e Sportivo de Cascais, is a historic sports club founded in 1915 in the scenic seaside town of Cascais, just west of Lisbon, Portugal

Originally renowned for its national championship-winning rugby team, the club has recently set ambitious goals to elevate its football division.

Backed by the Dutch venture studio ve2.ventures and visionary leadership, GDS Cascais is targeting promotion to Portugal’s Second Division by 2030 through substantial investments in youth development, infrastructure, and community engagement.

The club’s strategy includes developing a world-class academy, launching a women’s team, implementing advanced football technologies, and striving for sustainability standards. With its deep heritage, growing fan base, and strong external support, GDS Cascais is now regarded as a club with genuine transformative potential on the Portuguese football scene.