Investing in private equity

Meridia Private Equity I

vintage

2016

equity

€105M

growth private equity, spain

Growth equity via majorities and minorities.
Multi-sector linked to ‘lifestyle & well-being’.
Investing in proven business models with significant growth potential and focus on international expansion.
Average equity ticket: €10-20m.
We aim to join forces with existing shareholders and management teams to realise the full growth potential for each of the companies that we invest in.

We are convinced that the combination of our investment experience, robust network and deep industry knowledge is key to help strengthen the companies that we invest in.

Kipenzi
In April 2019, Meridia Private Equity has invested a minority position in Kipenzi’s share capital, the leading, integrated pet care specialist in Spain and Portugal with a growing network of over 125 specialized pet stores, 75 veterinary clinics and 8 veterinary hospitals, and revenues in excess of €140 million.

More info: www.kiwoko.com
Volotea
In June 2018, Meridia Private Equity acquired a minority stake in Volotea, the Spanish-based airline which offers routes between more than 80 mid-small sized cities throughout Europe at very competitive prices

More info: www.volotea.com
Futbol Emotion
In May 2018 we acquired a significant minority stake in Futbol Emotion, a leading Spanish omnichannel specialist retailer of football equipment. Meridia Private Equity envisages to support and accelerate the Company’s growth plans, both online and in terms of its store rollout programme.

More info: www.futbolemotion.com
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. We aim to accelerate its growth plans both organically and by increasing its restaurant rollout programme.

More info: www.grupandilana.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. Sosa is the first investment of Meridia’s private equity fund, Meridia Private Equity I. Alongside Quico Sosa, Sosa’s CEO, Meridia Capital aims to accelerate the firm’s growth, both locally and globally.

More info: www.sosa.cat/

In November 2016, Savencia Gourmet, a leading French manufacturer and provider of meat, seafood and chocolate, entered the share capital of Sosa Ingredients. This entry is set to boost Sosa’s strategic and industrial plan mainly via the strengthening of its commercial reach in key gastronomy markets, as well as the enhancement of its production capacity.