Private Equity Firms in Madrid

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Browse 47 Private Equity Firms in Madrid. Discover top investors, their portfolios, AUM, and investment focus on InforCapital.

21 Invest

21 Invest

InvestorItaly1.5B AUM

21 Invest is an established European private equity firm with a history spanning over three decades, founded in 1992 by Alessandro Benetton. The firm focuses on investing in mid-market companies across various sectors, aiming to support their growth and expansion. With a global mindset and local reach, 21 Invest operates through country-specific funds managed by local teams in key European markets.The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying, distinguishing, and enhancing value in its portfolio companies. They actively support growth through organic expansion, platform strategies, and internationalization. 21 Invest has a strong commitment to sustainability, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria throughout its investment processes to foster sustainable value creation.21 Invest targets a diverse range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, healthcare, technology, business services, software, education, logistics, production, consumer goods, retail, and leisure. The firm has made over 110 investments and has approximately €1.5 billion in assets under management. Notable activities include the recent exit of FMA Group to Synex in March 2026 and the expansion into venture capital through a partnership with 2100 Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in areas like SaaS, AI, fintech, and ClimateTech.Headquartered in Treviso, Italy, 21 Invest maintains a significant presence across Europe with offices in Milan, Paris, Madrid, and Warsaw. The firm prides itself on an experienced team of about 50 professionals who leverage an entrepreneurial mindset to drive the success of their portfolio companies.

Abac Capital

Abac Capital

InvestorSpain600M AUM

Abac Capital is a Spanish independent private equity firm established in Barcelona and Madrid, focusing on creating sustainable value in mid-market companies and their communities. The firm invests in solid, growing businesses that require transformational capital, guiding them through sustainable, digital, and international growth initiatives. Abac Capital is committed to generating positive social and environmental impact, integrating sustainability as a core pillar of its investment strategy since its inception.Founded in 2014, Abac Capital's management team brings extensive experience in investments across various sectors, countries, and deal structures. The firm operates with a hands-on approach, partnering with leadership teams to define and execute business strategies. They leverage a network of over 30 operating partners, known as Abac Fast Forward, who provide specialized expertise in digital transformation, sustainability, and operational improvements to drive value creation.Abac Capital manages and advises several funds, including Abac SV Fund II FCR and Abac Solutions (SCA) SICAR, which are private equity vehicles. Additionally, the firm has a venture capital arm, Abac Nest II, which focuses on early-stage technological companies. Abac Capital is a Certified B Corporation, demonstrating its commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.The firm targets small and medium-sized companies with revenues above €30 million and EBITDA above €5 million, with average equity investments ranging from €15 million to €60 million. Their portfolio companies span various industries, including services, industrials, TMT, consumer digital, healthcare, and energy. Abac Nest specifically invests in areas such as consumer, fintech, and software, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence applied to business problems.

Advent International

Advent International

InvestorBrazil94.0B AUM

Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity firms. With decades of industry leadership, it has established a strong track record of successful investments and deep sector expertise. Advent has invested in over 420 private equity transactions across 43 countries. The firm partners with management teams to accelerate growth through strategic support, operational improvement, and long-term vision alignment. With $94 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, Advent primarily focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments across five key sectors, maintaining a flexible and globally integrated approach.

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Alpha Wave Ventures

InvestorUnited States19.4B AUM

Alpha Wave Global, originally established as Falcon Edge Capital in 2012, is a prominent global alternative asset manager. The firm operates across various verticals, including private equity, private credit, public markets, and venture capital, with a strategic focus on growth and expansion-stage companies worldwide. Alpha Wave Global aims to be a long-term partner to founders and management teams, providing both capital and strategic guidance to foster company growth and innovation.The firm was founded by Rick Gerson, Navroz D. Udwadia, and Ryan Khoury. Rick Gerson, who serves as Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, previously held a significant role as a Founding Member and Managing Director at Blue Ridge Capital for 15 years. Alpha Wave Global manages a series of funds, including Alpha Wave Ventures and Alpha Wave Incubation, targeting diverse investment opportunities globally.Alpha Wave Global has built an extensive portfolio of over 200 investments, backing high-profile companies such as SpaceX, Lenskart, and Ola Electric. Other notable investments include Advanta Seeds, Metsera, ZEDEDA, HiBob, Anthropic, Hunch, and the Mensa Group. The firm's investment strategy spans a wide array of sectors, including information technology, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, consumer internet, B2B sectors, cultivation, drug discovery, business/productivity software, agritech, biotech, energy & utilities, hardware, robotics & IoT, legal & professional services, pharma, real estate & proptech, sharing economy, software & apps, food products, and healthcare.With offices in major global hubs such as New York, Miami, London, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Jakarta, Sydney, Mumbai, and New Delhi, Alpha Wave Global manages approximately $19.4 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. The firm's approach emphasizes identifying and supporting companies that are poised to disrupt industries and create significant value.

Alter Capital

Alter Capital

InvestorSpain80M AUM

Alter Capital, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Seville, Spain, is an independent private equity firm regulated by the CNMV. Specialized in investing in Spanish lower-middle market SMEs with EBITDA between €1M–15M, the firm deploys equity, growth capital, and participative debt across a diversified set of growth sectors. With institutional backing from entities like ICO and the Andalusian regional government, Alter Capital has invested over €100M across 40+ deals via its regional fund vehicles (e.g. Alter Cap III Ventures FCR), focusing on operational improvements, consolidation and international expansion. Since 2014, Alter Capital expanded into Madrid to complement its Seville office, enabling full coverage of the Iberian Peninsula. With a compact professional team supported by a network of governance executives, it pursues a highly hands‑on, value-add private equity strategy without sectoral preference (excluding real estate and financial services).

Arcano Partners

Arcano Partners

InvestorIreland13.0B AUM

Arcano Partners, founded in 2003, is an independent international financial advisory and alternative asset management firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain. It operates across four core business lines: Investment Banking, Asset Management (including Private Equity, Credit, Real Estate, Sustainable Infrastructure, Venture Capital, and Aviation Finance), Asset Finance, and Research & Strategic Advisory. The firm is recognized for its Merchant-Banking model and emphasis on sustainable, responsible investing. With over €12 billion in assets under management and advisory since inception, Arcano’s Asset Management arm focuses on primary, secondary, and co-investment opportunities in mid-market private funds and companies in Europe and the U.S. The firm has more than 250 professionals supporting more than 400 funds and 3,000 underlying companies. It is also a signatory to the UN PRI, reflecting its ESG commitment. Arcano is structured around a partnership model with offices in major European and U.S. financial hubs. Its approach combines high-level M&A advisory, specialist credit & asset financing, macroeconomic research, and tailor-made private markets solutions. The firm also ranks among the top 10 global managers in private equity secondaries, according to the HEC Paris–Dow Jones ranking.

Ardian

Ardian

InvestorChile176.0B AUM

Ardian is a leading global private investment house headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1996 by Dominique Senequier as AXA Private Equity, the firm became independent in 2013 and rebranded as Ardian. Today, it is majority-owned by its employees, reflecting a commitment to long-term alignment with clients and stakeholders. With over $176 billion in assets under management or advisement, Ardian operates across private equity, real assets, and credit. Its private equity expertise includes buyouts, expansion capital, and secondaries, while its real assets portfolio encompasses infrastructure and real estate investments. Ardian also offers customized solutions tailored to institutional and private wealth clients. Ardian maintains a global presence with 19 offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East, employing over 1,050 professionals. The firm's investment approach emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and value creation, aiming to support companies in achieving long-term growth and positive impact.

Artá Capital

Artá Capital

InvestorSpain1.3B AUM

Artá Capital is a Spain-based private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments with a strategic focus on the Iberian Peninsula. Established as an independent firm, Artá Capital was originally spun off from the financial group Corporación Financiera Alba. It partners with family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses, bringing strategic support, sector expertise, and capital for transformative growth. The firm primarily targets companies with strong market positions, proven business models, and ambitious growth trajectories. Artá Capital provides both majority and minority investments, always aligning closely with management teams to support organic and inorganic growth strategies. It emphasizes long-term value creation, operational excellence, and responsible investment practices. With a team of experienced professionals and a hands-on investment approach, Artá Capital has built a portfolio across multiple industries including industrials, consumer goods, healthcare, and services. Its investment philosophy is grounded in deep local knowledge, disciplined financial management, and a commitment to fostering sustainable business leadership across Southern Europe.

Axon Partners Group

Axon Partners Group

InvestorSpain721M AUM

Axon Partners Group is a global investment and consulting firm that focuses on technology and innovation. The firm operates with a dual approach, offering both investment management and strategic consulting services. They partner with visionary leaders to drive innovation and create value in the technology sector, while their consulting arm provides insights and expertise for strategic, commercial, policy, and investment decisions. Axon Partners Group emphasizes effective strategies and investments to leverage innovative technologies for a better world.Founded in 2006 by Francisco Velázquez, Axon Capital and SVP Advisors initially operated as two separate entities in Madrid. Axon Capital focused on tech transfer venture capital, aiming to extract value from university technologies in Spain, and secured its first tech transfer VC fund in July 2007. SVP Advisors, on the other hand, extended Velázquez's consulting experience internationally. In 2012, Axon Capital and SVP Advisors merged to form Axon Partners Group, expanding their team and global reach. The firm successfully completed an IPO and was listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange, raising approximately €12 million.Axon Partners Group has a diverse portfolio with investments in various technology-driven companies. Recent investments include Dynamics VR, ISAAC (Construction and Engineering), and Grodi (Agriculture). The firm has also invested in companies like Taalentfy, a technology platform for employability and career guidance, and Odders, an XR company specializing in virtual reality games and applications. Other notable investments include Metricool, Instaleap, and W•SENSE. Axon Partners Group has also made 43 exits, with its latest being from Dogfy Diet in October 2025.The firm's team comprises over 100 seasoned professionals across its Consulting and Investment divisions, with diverse backgrounds and nationalities. This international team combines multi-sector tech expertise with a proven investment and advisory track record, aiming to deliver the agility of a boutique firm with the capabilities of a global company. Key management includes Francisco Velázquez as Chairman and Managing Partner, and Alfonso de León and Dimitri Kallinis as Managing Partners and Board Members.

Bridgepoint Group

Bridgepoint Group

InvestorChina43.0B AUM

Bridgepoint Group plc is a leading international alternative asset manager focused on middle-market private equity and private credit. Founded in 1984 as part of NatWest and spun out in 2000, the firm is headquartered in London and publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2021. It manages over €39 billion in assets across a family of funds targeting mid-cap buyouts, growth investing, and specialist credit. Bridgepoint emphasizes long-term partnerships with portfolio companies and institutional clients, delivering strong returns through operational transformation and strategic growth support. The group operates six principal investment strategies: Bridgepoint Europe (mid-cap buyouts), Bridgepoint Development Capital (small-mid buyouts), Bridgepoint Credit, Bridgepoint Growth, Infrastructure, and Bridgepoint Direct Lending. Its portfolio spans sectors including healthcare, technology, business services, consumer, and advanced industrials. The firm typically targets businesses valued between €200 million and €1.5 billion, offering both capital and operational expertise to unlock scalable value. With over 200 investment professionals and 13 global offices, Bridgepoint maintains a diversified and regionally embedded structure. Offices are located in London (HQ), New York, San Francisco, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, and Abu Dhabi. As a UN PRI signatory, the firm integrates ESG principles across its investment processes and portfolio management, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and sustainable investing.

Buenavista Equity Partners (formerly GED Capital)

Buenavista Equity Partners (formerly GED Capital)

InvestorSpain1.0B AUM

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.

Capital Group

Capital Group

InvestorUnited States3.4M AUM

Capital Group is one of the world's oldest and largest investment management organizations, established in 1931. The firm is privately held and focuses on active management, offering a diverse range of investment products and services to millions of individual and institutional investors globally. Their offerings include mutual funds, variable annuities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), interval funds, separately managed accounts, and private equity solutions. Capital Group is known for its long-term investment horizon, rigorous fundamental research, and a distinctive multi-manager approach known as The Capital System, which aims to diversify investment talent and reduce reliance on single managers.The firm was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1931 by Jonathan Bell Lovelace. Lovelace's vision was to create an investment firm built on integrity and a focus on long-term capital appreciation through meticulous fundamental research, a philosophy that stood in contrast to the speculative trading prevalent during the Great Depression. A key innovation in the firm's history was the introduction of The Capital System in 1958 by Jon Lovelace Jr., which divided each portfolio among several managers, allowing each discretion over a portion while sharing ideas. Capital Group also pioneered international investing, establishing its first overseas research office in Geneva in 1962 and playing a role in creating the Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index.Capital Group's investment portfolio is broad and diversified, reflecting its multisector approach. Notable public equity holdings include major technology companies like NVIDIA Corp., Broadcom, Inc., Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com, Inc., Apple, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc., and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.. They also invest in biotechnology and life sciences firms such as Eli Lilly and Co., AstraZeneca PLC, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. In the consumer sector, their portfolio includes companies like Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., British American Tobacco PLC, Philip Morris International, Inc., and Netflix, Inc..Beyond public equities, Capital Group has invested in various private and infrastructure assets. Examples from their portfolio include Seven Energy International Limited (Nigerian oil and gas infrastructure), Slavneft (Russian oil production), Southern Mining Corporation (SMC) in Southern Africa, and Teorema Holdings (Russian property developer). The firm's leadership team, including President and CEO Mike Gitlin and Chair and CIO Martin Romo, brings extensive experience, with many leaders having spent a significant portion of their careers at Capital Group, reinforcing its culture of discipline and long-term perspective.

Cerberus

Cerberus

InvestorAustralia65.0B AUM

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., founded in 1992, is a leading global alternative investment firm headquartered in New York City. With approximately $65 billion in assets under management, Cerberus specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate strategies. The firm leverages its integrated investment platforms and proprietary operating capabilities to drive long-term value for investors. The firm is known for its flexible and disciplined investment approach, often targeting distressed assets and underperforming businesses across the capital structure. Cerberus has built a strong track record through value-driven turnarounds, including high-profile investments such as Chrysler and various non-performing loan portfolios worldwide. With a presence across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa, Cerberus operates through a global network of affiliate and advisory offices. Its diversified strategies and operational depth allow it to navigate complex markets and deliver consistent returns across asset classes and geographies.

Cluster Family Office

Cluster Family Office

InvestorSpain

Cluster Family Office is a multi-family office based in Spain, specializing in comprehensive wealth management and financial advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurial families, celebrities, athletes, and those who have acquired significant fortunes. The firm offers a holistic approach to managing and growing client assets, encompassing financial consulting, asset management, real estate investment, private equity investment, accounting, financial planning, banking, and corporate management services. They aim to provide tailored solutions that align with each family's unique circumstances and long-term objectives, ensuring transparency and optimizing financial and tax structures.The firm was established in December 2007 by Javier Mariana, who brought over 25 years of experience in family wealth management. His motivation stemmed from the need to create a company that could address all the asset-related challenges his own family had faced over two decades. Cluster Family Office prides itself on being one of the first independent firms in Spain to offer such comprehensive family office services, emphasizing unbiased and objective advice.Cluster Family Office's services extend beyond traditional financial management to include specialized advice for athletes and artists, as well as guidance for families interested in their children studying at universities in the United States. They also provide consulting for creating and supporting other family offices, offering expertise in legal, tax, and human resources matters. The firm operates as an Authorized Officer of Banco Alcalá, enabling them to offer a full range of investment services.The multidisciplinary team at Cluster Family Office includes experienced professionals such as Javier Mariana and Gian Paolo Amato as Managing Partners, Àngels Descamps as Partner and General Counsel, and other specialists in areas like back office, business planning, financial valuation, M&A, corporate governance, and human resources. Gian Paolo Amato, for instance, has a background as a Financial Advisor in Global Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch USA, bringing international experience to the firm's advisory capabilities.

Corpfin Capital

Corpfin Capital

InvestorSpain1.1B AUM

Corpfin Capital is a leading independent private equity firm based in Madrid, Spain, with over 30 years of experience in driving growth and transformation of medium-sized companies in the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1990 by Felipe Oriol, the firm has established itself as a benchmark in the sector, known for its solid reputation among entrepreneurs, management teams, institutional investors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. The firm's investment strategy focuses on identifying business projects with potential for value creation and developing growth plans in collaboration with company founders and management teams. Corpfin Capital has completed over 115 transactions across various sectors, including healthcare, education, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. Notable investments include companies like Kids&Us, Dimoldura, and Grupo Marjal. Corpfin Capital is currently managing its fifth fund, Corpfin Capital Fund V, with commitments of approximately €280 million. The firm is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2012, reflecting its commitment to responsible investment practices.

Creas

Creas

InvestorSpain60M AUM

Creas is a pioneering impact investment firm based in Spain, dedicated to financing companies that generate measurable positive social and environmental outcomes. Founded in 2009, Creas blends financial return expectations with a strong commitment to sustainability and social innovation. The firm invests in scalable, mission-driven businesses that tackle critical societal challenges while delivering competitive market performance.Creas focuses on early to growth-stage companies in sectors such as education, healthcare, sustainable food, social inclusion, and clean technologies. Its investment strategy is guided by the principle of “impact first with financial discipline,” meaning each investment must demonstrate both a sustainable business model and a strong, intentional impact strategy. The firm actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance, governance, and access to its impact-driven ecosystem.Operating from its Madrid and Valencia offices, Creas is a leading force in building the impact investing market in Spain and across Southern Europe. The firm collaborates with institutional investors, family offices, and foundations that seek to align capital with purpose. Creas is also a member of several international impact networks and adheres to global best practices in impact measurement and ESG governance.

Crescenta

Crescenta

InvestorSpain235M AUM

Crescenta is a Spanish investment firm specializing in providing access to global private equity funds for both retail and professional investors. The firm acts as a digital asset manager, democratizing investment in private markets by offering curated portfolios of top-tier funds across various strategies. They focus on making private market investments accessible with minimum commitments starting from €10,000, bridging the gap between leading fund managers and a broader investor base.Founded in 2022 by Eduardo Navarro and Ramiro Iglesias Concepcion, Crescenta was approved by the CNMV as an asset manager in 2023, marking it as a pioneer in the Wealthtech space in Spain. The firm's mission is to digitize and simplify the investment process in private markets, offering a centralized digital platform and educational resources to empower investors. They aim to redefine long-term investing by providing access to strategies that have historically delivered strong returns.Crescenta's investment focus spans key private equity strategies including Growth, Real Assets, and Buyouts. Their funds provide exposure to a diversified universe of private capital, investing in underlying funds managed by prominent global private equity firms. Specifically, they target technology-based companies with high growth potential, as well as tangible assets like essential infrastructure, iconic real estate complexes, and energy projects. The firm also engages in secondary transactions within the private equity market, including GP-led and LP-led deals.The team at Crescenta is noted for its professional talent, combining extensive experience in management and investment with a strong commitment to digitalization and innovation. Key team members include co-founders Eduardo Navarro (Chairman) and Ramiro Iglesias (CEO), alongside investment managers like Ana Hernández del Castillo and Ernesto Lezaeta. The firm is supported by an advisory board comprising seasoned professionals with decades of experience in finance, legal, regulatory, and corporate finance sectors.

Educa Partners

Educa Partners

InvestorSpain

Educa Partners is a global education strategy consulting firm that collaborates with private investors and public sector entities to develop and implement sustainable, high-quality academic projects. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including strategy and academic implementation, operations and organizational performance, entrepreneurship and growth strategy, acquisitions and institutional alliances, and investment & value creation. They aim to deliver value through customized strategies for students and investors, championing diversity, inclusion, and ethical excellence in education.The firm was co-founded by Conrado Briceño, who serves as its Managing Partner. Educa Partners began its operations around 2019, which is when Briceño took on his current role. Conrado Briceño brings over 28 years of international experience in the education sector, having held leadership positions at institutions like Group IMF, Genesiscare, Universidad Europea, and Laureate Education. His extensive background includes spearheading new university campuses, overseeing multi-million dollar acquisitions, and driving digital transformation initiatives.Educa Partners advises leading players such as TPG on educational asset acquisitions and guides universities in international expansion initiatives. Their project portfolio includes M&A mandates for entities like Kensington British School, buy-side advisory for educational group acquisitions, and greenfield projects such as Universidad Felipe II. The firm emphasizes a data-driven approach to navigate the dynamic education market, providing insights into emerging trends and EdTech developments to ensure investments yield both financial returns and meaningful contributions to education worldwide.The team at Educa Partners comprises a network of experts with significant regional reach. Key team members include Juan Morote Sarrión (Spain & Latam), Antonio Diaz Morales (Spain & Latam), Germán Ramírez Garcia (US, Latam & Europe), Mario Rivera Orams (Peru), Hans Peter Knudsen (Mexico, Colombia & Ecuador), and Gonzalo Mora González (Latam). This diverse expertise allows the firm to efficiently manage international initiatives and address complex project challenges.

EMK Capital

EMK Capital

InvestorUnited Kingdom7.0B AUM

EMK Capital is a global private equity firm that specializes in partnering with management teams to achieve transformational growth and build world-class businesses that are leaders in their respective markets. The firm's investment approach is underpinned by three core pillars: Enterprise, Management, and Knowledge. They are dedicated to identifying unique opportunities, ensuring effective leadership within their portfolio companies, and developing a deep understanding of markets, customers, competitors, and operations.Founded in 2015, EMK Capital was established by Managing Partners Edmund Lazarus and Mark Joseph, who brought with them an exceptional 20-year performance track record in investing in mid-market companies. The firm's philosophy and approach have consistently delivered significant growth, with portfolio companies achieving an average EBITDA compound annual growth rate of over 25%. EMK Capital is also deeply committed to responsible investing, demonstrating this through its five-star ratings across all categories assessed by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).EMK Capital has a diverse portfolio across various sectors. Notable investments include acquiring majority stakes in WeAreProject, a firm focused on digital transformation; Globe Groupe, an operational marketing services provider; and Argos, a company focused on reinforcing market position and expanding service offerings. Other investments highlight their interest in critical engineering services (March), cybersecurity and healthtech solutions (Trustonic), and mental health services (Onebright). The firm also has investments in construction and engineering, commercial services, electrical equipment, IT consulting, and educational services.The firm operates with a global reach, maintaining offices across Europe, North America, and Asia. Its team comprises experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity, strategic consulting, and corporate finance, enabling them to provide not only financial capital but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to their portfolio companies. EMK Capital actively seeks to catalyze a sustainable future by integrating environmental and social considerations throughout its operations and investment decisions.

EQT Group

EQT Group

InvestorAustralia295.0B AUM

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization founded in 1994 in Stockholm, Sweden. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT focuses on active ownership strategies, responsibly investing in, owning, and developing companies and real assets. EQT invests across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, growth equity, and venture capital. The firm aims to future-proof companies and make a positive impact for all stakeholders. As of 2025, EQT manages approximately €273 billion in assets under management (AUM), with a team of over 1,500 employees operating from offices across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

Overview of Private Equity Firms in Madrid

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, is not only a cultural hub but also a significant player in the financial sector, hosting a variety of private equity firms. These firms form a crucial component of the private equity landscape, offering diverse investment opportunities and strategies. With a curated directory of 26 investors, InforCapital provides insights into the dynamic world of private equity in Madrid. This article delves into the strategies, focus areas, and implications for limited partners (LPs) and deal professionals seeking investment opportunities in this thriving market.

Investment Strategies and Focus Areas

Varied Investment Approaches

Private equity firms in Madrid employ a range of investment strategies, reflecting the diverse economic landscape of Spain. Common strategies include buyouts, growth capital, and venture capital, each tailored to different stages of business development. These firms often focus on acquiring controlling stakes in companies, enabling them to drive strategic changes and enhance value. Additionally, some firms engage in minority investments, supporting companies in achieving growth milestones without assuming full control.

Sectoral Preferences

The investment focus of these firms is often sector-specific, with a strong inclination towards industries such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and consumer goods. The preference for technology and renewable energy aligns with global trends towards digital transformation and sustainable practices. By concentrating on high-growth sectors, these private equity firms aim to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and drive substantial returns for their investors.

Geographic Scope

While Madrid-based private equity firms primarily concentrate on domestic investments, many extend their reach to international markets. This geographic diversity allows them to tap into global growth opportunities, mitigating risks associated with local economic fluctuations. By maintaining a balanced portfolio of domestic and international investments, these firms can leverage their expertise to maximize returns across different regions.

Importance for LPs and Deal Professionals

Opportunities for Limited Partners

For limited partners, investing in private equity firms in Madrid offers access to a burgeoning market with potential for high returns. The city's strategic location and economic significance make it an attractive destination for investment, providing LPs with opportunities to diversify their portfolios. By partnering with these firms, LPs can benefit from the firms' local expertise and industry connections, enhancing their investment prospects.

Benefits for Deal Professionals

Deal professionals seeking investors can find a wealth of opportunities in Madrid's private equity scene. The city's firms are often on the lookout for innovative business ideas and promising startups, creating a fertile ground for deal origination. With their extensive networks and sectoral expertise, these firms can facilitate successful transactions, benefiting both entrepreneurs and investors. The active investment environment in Madrid ensures a steady flow of deals, making it an ideal locale for deal professionals.

Conclusion

The curated directory of private equity firms in Madrid offered by InforCapital provides a comprehensive view of the investment landscape in the Spanish capital. With diverse strategies, sectoral preferences, and a balanced geographic presence, these firms play a pivotal role in the global private equity market. For LPs and deal professionals, engaging with these firms presents unique opportunities for growth and diversification. As Madrid continues to evolve as a financial center, its private equity firms remain at the forefront, driving innovation and economic development.