
Alantra
Description
Alantra is a prominent global financial services and asset management firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a significant international footprint spanning Europe, the US, and Asia. While widely recognized for its robust investment banking division, which provides M&A advisory and capital markets services, Alantra also manages substantial assets across various strategies, including private equity, private credit, and real estate. This diversified approach positions Alantra as a comprehensive financial partner for businesses and investors worldwide.
Within its asset management arm, Alantra's private equity strategy stands out as its primary vehicle for direct equity investments. This division focuses on acquiring significant stakes in mid-market companies with strong growth potential, primarily across Europe. Their investment philosophy centers on partnering with management teams to drive value creation through strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and international expansion. Key sectors of interest include industrials, consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and business services, reflecting a broad yet targeted investment mandate.
Alantra's private equity funds are well-capitalized, enabling substantial investments. For instance, their latest fund, Alantra Private Equity Fund V, successfully closed at an impressive €470 million (approximately $507.6 million), demonstrating strong investor confidence. The firm typically deploys equity tickets ranging from approximately $27 million to $81 million per transaction, targeting companies with enterprise values generally between €50 million and €350 million. This focus on established, growing businesses underscores their commitment to mid-market buyouts and growth equity investments, rather than early-stage venture capital.
Through its integrated platform, Alantra leverages deep industry expertise and an extensive global network to identify and execute complex transactions. The firm's hands-on approach and long-term perspective aim to foster sustainable growth and maximize returns for its investors, solidifying its reputation as a key player in the European private equity landscape.
Investor Profile
Alantra has backed more than 30 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Private Equity, Debt Financing, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, Sweden, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Energy, Information Technology, Manufacturing.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $27M – $81M.
Stage Focus
- Private Equity (37%)
- Debt Financing (30%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Corporate Round (3%)
- Post Ipo Debt (3%)
- Series A (3%)
Country Focus
- Spain (53%)
- Sweden (10%)
- Germany (7%)
- Portugal (7%)
- France (7%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- Canada (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Italy (3%)
Industry Focus
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Information Services
- Financial Services
- Renewable Energy
- Health Care
- Trading Platform
- Fitness
- Wellness
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