Portobello Capital

Portobello Capital is an independent mid-market private equity firm based in Madrid, Spain, established in 2010. It is recognized as the largest firm of its kind in Iberia and Italy, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets. The firm was founded by a team of experienced professionals who aimed to provide continuity to private equity funds they had been advising since the 1990s. Portobello Capital focuses on investing in growing businesses in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and selectively across Europe, particularly in the food, manufacturing, and services sectors, while excluding financial services and real estate. The firm takes both controlling and minority stakes in companies, employing strategies such as consolidation, professionalization, and internationalization to foster growth. With a disciplined investment approach, Portobello Capital has completed over 50 transactions and is actively invested in 23 companies, prioritizing risk-adjusted returns for investors and value creation for all stakeholders.

Ramón Cerdeiras

Founding Partner

Jorge Jose de Mello

Director

Luis Peñarrocha

Founding Partner

Ramírez Belaustegui, Juan Luis

Founding Partner

Íñigo Sánchez-Asiaín

Founding Partner

Víctor Virós Usandizaga

Partner

19 past transactions

Proeduca Altus

Post in 2025
Proeduca Altus, S.A. specializes in online education services, offering a comprehensive e-learning platform designed to facilitate management of online learning. The platform includes various resources such as virtual classrooms, forums, collaborative workspaces, a digital library, and virtual museums. This infrastructure enables students to engage directly with their peers, educators, and tutors, ensuring personalized educational support. Proeduca Altus serves a diverse student population across approximately 90 countries, with a significant presence in Spain, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, and the United States. The company is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Clínicas Mi

Private Equity Round in 2024
Clínicas Mi is a family healthcare group that specializes in the treatment and well-being of physical and mental health.

Controlauto

Private Equity Round in 2023
Controlauto is the operator of the vehicle technical inspection ("VTI").

Eurocebollas

Secondary Market in 2023
Eurocebollas is a privately owned company delivering quality, cost saving solutions to Food Manufactures, QSR's, Food Service Operators and Retailers worldwide through their innovative Ready To Use (RTU) onion range.

Torre Oria

Private Equity Round in 2022
Torre Oria, S.L. is a winery based in Derramador, Spain, founded in 1897. The company specializes in producing a variety of wines and cava, showcasing a diverse selection that includes popular varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to its wine production, Torre Oria operates as an online retailer, offering fine wines and craft beers. The website features an extensive range of wines categorized by style, country, and popularity, along with related products such as glassware and gift coupons. Torre Oria combines tradition with modern retail, catering to wine enthusiasts and consumers alike.

Condis Supermercats

Private Equity Round in 2021
Condis Supermercats is a grocery retailer in Spain that specializes in offering a diverse range of fresh products, including fish, meat, fruits, vegetables, bread, and charcuterie. The company focuses on sourcing from small local producers to provide high-quality, nearby products. By doing so, Condis aims to enhance customer experience through convenient access to a wide selection of food and gluten-free items, all available under one roof at competitive prices. Their commitment to local service ensures that customers receive fresh products tailored to their needs.

Legálitas

Acquisition in 2021
Legálitas is a Spanish law firm that specializes in providing legal advice tailored for families, freelancers, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm focuses on leveraging technology to enhance its legal services, positioning itself as a prominent player in the LegalTech sector in Spain. Through its expertise, Legálitas aims to offer accessible and practical legal solutions to its diverse clientele, addressing a wide array of legal needs.

Farmol

Acquisition in 2021
Farmol is an aerosol manufacturer based in Bergamo, Italy, established in 1946 and controlled by the Innocenti family through Old Mill Holding. The company specializes in the formulation, production, and filling of aerosol and liquid products tailored for the cosmetic, hygiene, personal care, over-the-counter healthcare, and detergent markets. With a strong emphasis on modern technology and high-level automation, Farmol combines extensive industry experience with a robust network to deliver development, production, and packaging services. The company partners with leading global brands, including Unilever, Henkel, and Procter & Gamble, positioning itself as a leader in its field within both Italy and the European Union.

Caiba

Acquisition in 2021
Caiba is a prominent manufacturer specializing in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) preforms and containers primarily for the food, household products, and personal hygiene sectors. Established in 1955, the company has consistently evolved to capture a significant market share, exceeding 30%, while maintaining steady turnover and profit growth. Caiba designs and produces a wide range of containers, catering to products such as mineral water, soft drinks, oils, condiments, solid food items, and various cleaning agents. The company is recognized for its commitment to product innovation and aims to provide its clients with competitive advantages and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.

Poligof

Acquisition in 2020
Poligof is a manufacturer specializing in films used for personal care products, including baby diapers, feminine hygiene items, and adult incontinence pads. The company focuses on producing back sheets that cater to the needs of these sectors, offering tailor-made solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. With a commitment to innovation, Poligof aims to meet the diverse requirements of its customers while contributing to more sustainable practices in the personal care industry.

Centauro Rent a Car

Acquisition in 2017
Centauro Rent a Car, S.L.U. is a car and van rental company based in Alicante, Spain, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. It operates in popular tourist destinations along the Mediterranean coast, including various locations in Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Italy. The company offers a diverse fleet that includes economy cars, family vehicles, seven and nine-seater options, cargo vans, as well as luxury and convertible cars. Centauro emphasizes customer satisfaction and aims to provide high-quality service by renewing its fleet annually. The company serves both leisure and business sectors, ensuring that clients can enjoy reliable transportation without the burden of deposits or franchises.

Ramon Sabater

Acquisition in 2016
Ramón Sabater, a world leader in manufacturing, processing and distribution of paprika, produces eight of its varieties highlighting the sweet paprika, cayenne and chili powder, and a large number of different spices and herbs for the food industry. Ramón Sabater has a full lab team specialized in chemistry, microbiology and food technology. The company uses the most effective computer systems and the best automated control systems to obtain the highest levels of traceability and total control, ensuring the highest quality.

Laulagun Bearings

Acquisition in 2016
Laulagun Bearings S.L. specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of large diameter bearings and slewing rings, primarily serving the wind energy sector. Founded in 1973 and located in Olaberria, Spain, the company produces its components from carbon or alloy steel. In addition to wind power, Laulagun Bearings' products are utilized in various industries, including lifting machinery, infrastructure, and water treatment. By providing essential components for applications such as power generation, heavy lifting, and water extraction, the company plays a significant role in enhancing the efficiency of operations across these sectors. As of July 2019, Laulagun Bearings operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Legris Industries.

EYSA

Acquisition in 2015
EYSA are a Spanish company with international ambition and great experience delivering integrated mobility solutions for cities and citizens to improve their quality of life. EYSA act in accordance with our vision of what a 21st-century city should be, based on our deep knowledge and innovative approach and true to sustainability values. Rooted in technology and innovative management models, we help connect cities and citizens within the process of transforming Smart Cities.

Vitalia Home

Acquisition in 2015
Vitalia Home is a Spanish care home group. Vitalia Home integrates an important group of entities and professionals that accredit an experience of more than 20 years in the design, creation and management of Social-Health Centers and Services. We have developed an important organization oriented to care and care for people in a situation of dependence that lack or loss of physical, mental or intellectual autonomy need assistance and help to carry out activities of daily living. We serve the elderly and also users with physical, mental or mental disabilities. Our mission is focused on the personalized professional attention and the caring and affectionate care to these people. We create homes to live with comfortable and pleasant environments, human warmth to enjoy their lives. They are modular centers, applying the most modern assistance techniques and the suppression of architectural barriers, with ample spaces, terraces and gardens to optimize mobility and outdoor living. Our assistance model is based on the provision, in all our centers, of the most complete multidisciplinary team of professionals with authentic vocation of service. They design and apply an individual plan of specialized care adjusted to the specific needs of each user during each stage of their evolution. We offer extended residential stays and also temporary stays for rehabilitation or rest of their caregivers. We also have daytime stays. Our centers have in large majority with concerted places for those who need, for reasons of dependency, access to the benefits and aids offered by the public administrations to pay for these specialized services.
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