Buenavista Equity Partners (formerly GED Capital)

Buenavista Equity Partners, formerly known as GED Capital, is an independent Spanish private equity firm established in 1996. With over 28 years of experience, the firm has pioneered private equity investments in Spain, focusing on the lower mid-market segment. It operates as a multi-asset manager, overseeing approximately 1 billion euros across various investment vehicles, including Private Equity, Real Assets/Infrastructure, and Venture Capital. The firm's rebranding to Buenavista Equity Partners in 2023 reflects its evolution and commitment to a dynamic, global presence while maintaining its legacy in the Iberian market.

The firm's investment strategy is diversified across three main verticals. In Private Equity, Buenavista Equity Partners specializes in majority or significant minority investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Iberian Peninsula and Southeast Europe, often employing buy-and-build strategies for organic growth and acquisitions. Its Real Assets/Infrastructure arm focuses on smaller greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects, including urban development and energy efficiency initiatives. Through Buenavista Ventures, the firm invests in early-stage technology startups and innovative companies in Spain and Portugal, with a particular interest in proprietary technologies and digital advancements.

Buenavista Equity Partners boasts a robust track record, having completed numerous investments and successful exits. Recent activities include the launch of the B/Buyout III fund with a target size of €250 million, aimed at acquiring majority stakes in high-growth Spanish companies, and the establishment of the BV Healthcare Growth Innvierte I fund, a €100 million healthcare-focused initiative in partnership with Columbus Venture Partners. The firm also recently exited its investment in Aviaction, which was acquired by Artá Capital. Buenavista Equity Partners emphasizes a strong industrial component in its investment approach, leveraging its team's extensive experience to drive value creation and sector-specific growth.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in Lisbon, Portugal, Buenavista Equity Partners operates across Europe. The firm is committed to responsible investment, applying Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria in its management model and being a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Its stable and cohesive team of professionals, totaling 54 members, brings a collective experience of over 300 years across various economic cycles, ensuring deep market knowledge and a proprietary deal flow that accounts for more than two-thirds of its total transactions.