We are looking for a company seeking transition of ownership and management to a new leadership, ensuring continuity while preserving its legacy
Viriato Capital has the objective to acquire a majority stake (ideally 100%) on a single company and integrate and lead its management into its next wave of growth, seeking continuity of a value creation project
We are looking for a healthy company in a growing industry with an EBITDA profit of more than 2 million euros and an owner looking to gradually reduce his/her involvement in the day-to-day management tasks
Single acquisition
Acquire a majority stake (ideally 100%) of a single company (or a buy-and-build strategy)
Legacy and continuity
Gradually substitute the current owner in the top management role, integrating and leading the current team
Long term
Committed to the long-term success of the business, being exclusively dedicated to the company without a pre-defined time horizon (i.e. without a 5-7 years limit)
Preferred investment criteria
Financials
- Revenues higher than 5 million euros and a track record of growth
- EBITDA between 2 and 6 million euros (or lower in a buy-and-build strategy)
- EBITDA margins >10% with a history of financial stability
Industry
- Growing market with low cyclicality
- Fragmented market
- Low regulatory risk
Company
- Business owners looking to leave the day-to-day management of the business
- Diverse customer base with high level of recurring revenue
- Distinctive business with potential for growth