Private
Equity
Private Equity
Private Equity
We drive growth and unlock value in identified high potential companies in Spain.
- Growth
- Multisectoral linked to lifestyle and well-being
- Exiting
Grupo Andilana
In January 2017 we acquired a significant minority stake in Grupo Andilana, a leading premium casual dining restaurant chain and hotel operator in Spain.
More info: www.andilana.com
Volotea
In June 2018, Meridia Private Equity I acquired a minority stake in Volotea, the Spanish-based airline which offers routes between more than 100 mid-small sized cities throughout Europe at very competitive prices.
More info: www.volotea.com
Kipenzi
In April 2019 Meridia Private Equity I invested a minority position in Kipenzi’s share capital. Kipenzi is the leading, integrated pet care specialist in Spain and Portugal.
In December 2019 Meridia Private Equity I announced the sale of its stake, representing the fund's first exit since launch in 2016.
More info: www.kiwoko.com
Sosa Ingredients
In September 2016 we closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Sosa Ingredients, a leading producer and distributor of technical food ingredients for the gastronomy segment. In November 2016, Savencia Gourmet, a French leading gastronomy group, entered the share capital of Sosa Ingredients. This entry was set to boost Sosa’s strategic and industrial plan mainly via the strengthening of its commercial reach in key markets as well as through the enhancement of its production capacity. Alongside the company´s management team, Meridia and Savencia accelerated the firm’s growth, both locally and globally.
In April 2021 Meridia Private Equity I announced the sale of its stake, representing the fund's second exit.
More info: www.sosa.cat
Vetsum
We first acquired a minority position in Vetsum in July 2020 and increased our stake to a majority in May 2021.
In April 2022, Meridia Private Equity I announced the sale of its stake, representing the fund's third exit and vehicle’s most successful transaction to date.
More info: www.vetsum.com
Futbol Emotion
In May 2018 we acquired a significant minority stake in Futbol Emotion, a leading Spanish omnichannel (mostly online) specialist retailer of football equipment.
In April 2022 Meridia Private Equity I announced the sale of its stake, representing the fund's fourth exit.
More info: www.futbolemotion.com
Zummo
In December 2019, Meridia Private Equity I acquired a significant majority stake in Zummo, a global incumbent in the design, manufacture and commercialization of automatic fresh fruit juice extraction machines.
In July 2022 Meridia Private Equity I announced the sale of its stake, representing the fund's fifth exit.
More info: www.zummocorp.com