Nazca Capital: Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Nazca Capital

• Mission: To become the leading private equity fund manager in Spain for investing in small and medium-sized enterprises.

• Founded: Founded in 2001.

• Founders: Carlos Carbó and Álvaro Mariategui.

• Key People:

• Carlos Carbó, Founder & CEO

• Álvaro Mariategui, Founder & CEO

• Carlos Pérez de Jáuregui, Partner

• Celia Pérez-Beato, Partner

• Headquarters: No information is available.

• Number of Employees: 34 professionals.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Known for investing in SMEs, especially family-owned businesses, and for their strong commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria and long-term growth strategies.

Products and Services

• Products Offered:

• Investment in private equity.

• Management of private equity funds.

• Support for growth projects at national and international levels.

• Partnerships with family businesses for growth initiatives.

• High-Level Description of Products:

• Nazca Capital specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Spain, providing capital for growth and expansion, both organic and through acquisitions.

• Key Features:

• Proven business models with potential for growth.

• Companies with strong management teams.

• Investment sizes ranging from €7 to €50 million.

• Generalist sector focus.

• Long-term investment horizon of 3 to 6 years.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Launch of the Nazca Small Cap II fund, focusing on sustainability and investment in growth projects with a target size of €220 million (April 2024).

• New Features/Partnerships:

• Investment in Global Factor for descarbonization services as part of their strategy for sustainability (April 2024).

• Acquisition of 50% of Nutriops by Laboratorios Almond to strengthen leadership in organic plant-based beverages (December 2024).

• Investment by Zunibal in Cambrian Intelligence to boost sustainable fishing technologies (October 2023).

• Other Developments:

• Nazca Capital was awarded the best ESG initiative prize along with Zunibal (July 2024).

• Sale of their participation in IDP, a BIM service provider, to Bureau Veritas, marking a successful exit with tripled business size (October 2024).

Notable Mention:

• Zunibal: Under Nazca’s guidance, Zunibal developed a long-term ESG plan focused on creating sustainable technologies for the fishing industry.

Final Remarks

Nazca Capital remains at the forefront of the private equity market in Spain, with a robust portfolio of investments characterized by sustainable growth and strategic partnerships. Their investment strategy underlines a strong focus on sustainability and ESG criteria, distinguishing them as a leader in responsible investment. The information presented is based on available data, with missing details noted where applicable.