About
About Grupo Douro
Grupo Douro is a Portuguese business group founded in March 2021 in Vila Nova de Gaia by Celso Sousa and Cláudia Magro, who lead it as CEOs. With a portfolio of five brands, the group brings together different business areas through DS Gaia Douro, Conteúdos., Desfadigar, DouroAuto and GrupoDouro Internacional. With more than 20 people and its head office on Avenida Vasco da Gama, Grupo Douro focuses on diversification, innovation and value creation, developing solutions that meet its clients' needs across Portugal and internationally.
Mission
At Grupo Douro, we take on the ambition and purpose of anticipating needs and finding effective answers for our clients in an ever-changing world. We turn challenges into opportunities and deliver solutions that contribute to a more dynamic, solid and innovative market.
Vision
To consolidate a leading position in the markets we serve through innovation, excellence and sustainable growth.
Values
- 01Integrity
- 02Transparency
- 03Commitment to excellence
- 04Constant innovation
We believe that “Some decisions are beyond price”, and it is on this philosophy that we build lasting relationships of trust.
History
Our story.
From the group's birth with DS Gaia Douro in 2021 to the new store in 2025: the dates that made Grupo Douro.
2021
Grupo Douro is founded
In March 2021, Celso Sousa and Cláudia Magro found Grupo Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Celso Sousa
Co-founder and CEO
Cláudia Magro
Co-founder and CEO
2021
DS Gaia Douro is born
The group is born with DS Gaia Douro, an agency of the Decisões e Soluções network: real estate, credit intermediation and insurance.
2025
Conteúdos.
In January, Conteúdos. is born: the group's digital marketing and IT brand.
2025
Desfadigar
In February, Desfadigar is born: the short-term rentals brand.
2025
DouroAuto
In July, DouroAuto is born: the car sales brand.
2025
Grupo Douro's new store
In December, Grupo Douro opens its new store on Avenida Vasco da Gama, in Vila Nova de Gaia, bringing the four brands together in one place.
2026
GrupoDouro Internacional
In October, GrupoDouro Internacional is born: the group's fifth brand.
Numbers
- 5Years of experience
- 20+People
- 10KClients
- 5Brands
Structure
One group, five brands.
The four active brands share the group's structure, values and way of deciding. GrupoDouro Internacional is the fifth brand and is in preparation. Comming Soon.
