Investment Criteria

Guardiola Capital selects companies with a solid operational foundation and proven financial performance:

EBITDA:
Eligible companies must generate a minimum of €2 million in EBITDA.
Investment Range:
Typical investments range from €4 million to €10 million, in minority or majority shares.
Sector and Geography:
Guardiola Capital invests across all sectors in Western Europe, maintaining flexibility in industry focus.
Management Investment:
Guardiola Capital will always invest alongside the management team to ensure alignment.

This selection process ensures that Guardiola Capital invests in businesses with substantial growth potential and a stable operational history.

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Investment Strategy

Guardiola Capital’s investment philosophy centers around active, hands-on involvement in guiding and supporting companies. Their strategy includes four main pathways:

  • Development: Providing capital and expertise to SMEs with high growth potential to help them scale.
  • Transmission: Assisting businesses in preparing for ownership transitions or leadership succession.
  • Co-investment: Partnering with other investment firms to enhance portfolio companies’ access to resources and network.
  • Post-LBO Reorientation: Collaborating with companies exiting leveraged buyouts to renew strategic focus.

Guardiola Capital is committed to an in-depth, supportive partnership, engaging leadership to build actionable plans across all areas of the business.

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Our Approach

The Guardiola Capital team brings a robust, hands-on approach, dedicating significant resources and expert guidance to each portfolio company.

  • Strategic Involvement: Each manager actively participates in company strategy, with weekly engagement and monthly strategy meetings.
  • Governance and Advisory: Consistent oversight via senior advisors in financial planning, market analysis, and operational efficiency.
  • Operational Monitoring: Through monthly reporting and quarterly boards, maintaining close oversight of performance and strategy.

This collaborative model fosters an ecosystem of shared expertise for long-term resilience and competitive advantage.

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If you are looking to bring your company to its next stage of development, Guardiola is here to partner with you. Contact us to discuss how we can contribute to your success story.

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