What Abac Capital does

Abac Capital is a Barcelona-headquartered private equity and venture capital management firm founded in 2014 by Oriol Pinya and Borja Martínez de la Rosa. The firm invests in solid mid-market companies, primarily in Spain, and guides them through sustainable, digital, and international transformation. Its core product is a suite of regulated fund vehicles: Abac SV Fund II FCR (€350M, launched 2022, CNMV-regulated, SFDR Article 8) and the earlier Abac Solutions (SCA) SICAR (€320M, 2016 vintage, Luxembourg-domiciled), complemented by the venture capital vehicle Abac Nest II FCRE (€20M+ final closing, 2023/2025), which targets early-stage AI and B2B SaaS startups. Additional vehicles include Abac S Value II SCR, S.A. and the impact-focused Abac Horizon Fund Innvierte FCRE.

The firm reports approximately €600M in assets under management, a current portfolio of 11 companies, and historical investment of over €3.7 billion across 40+ companies globally. Portfolio companies span organized restaurants (Avanza Food, Carl's Jr./Tony Roma's franchises — exited 2026), specialty dairy distribution (Global Dairy Ventures — exited 2026), agricultural products (Grupo Agroponiente), animal health (Nuzoa), personal care manufacturing (Iberfrasa), natural antioxidants (BTSA), kitchen furniture (OB Cocinas), automotive parts (Metalcaucho, Recalvi), technical materials (Intermas), and motorcycle equipment (Motocard). The firm generates revenue through management fees on committed/invested capital across its fund vehicles and carried interest on realization events.

Abac Capital's investor base is over 95% institutional, with documented commitments from European institutional LPs including ICF (€10M into the new fund). The firm holds B Corp certification (2021), is a UN PRI signatory with maximum A+ rating (2020), and structures funds under EU SFDR Article 8. Its "Abac Fast Forward" platform comprises 30+ operating partners supporting portfolio operations across sectors, enabling an active ownership model anchored on sustainability, digital transformation, and international expansion (40%+ of portfolio revenue is international).

Name

Abac Capital

Legal name

ABAC CAPITAL MANAGER SGEIC, S.A.U.

Website

https://abaccapital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abac Capital is a Barcelona-based private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2014 that manages over €600M across multiple fund vehicles, investing in solid Spanish and European mid-market companies to drive sustainable, digital, and international transformation, while also backing early-stage AI and B2B SaaS startups through its Abac Nest II fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Equity Fund Management

NAICS

Other Investment Pools and Funds (5259), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Equity Capital Advisory (Private Equity Placements, Growth Capital) (BPAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Private equity funds
• Mid-market investments
• Venture capital investing
• Sustainable value investing
• ESG portfolio management

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fund Management: Abac Capital generates revenue through management fees from the funds it manages and advises, including Abac SV Fund II FCR, Abac Solutions SCA SICAR, and Abac Nest II FCRE.
2. Carried Interest: Private equity returns through carried interest on investment gains from successful portfolio company exits and realizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Abac Capital is a private equity and venture capital management firm that raises and manages regulated investment funds targeting mid-market Spanish and European companies. Through vehicles including Abac SV Fund II FCR, Abac Solutions (SCA) SICAR, Abac Nest II FCRE, Abac S Value II SCR and Abac Horizon Fund Innvierte FCRE, the firm deploys growth capital and provides active ownership support focused on sustainable, digital and international transformation. Its primary activity is fund management for institutional investors, complemented by a venture capital arm investing in early-stage AI and B2B SaaS startups.

Product overview

Abac Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm offering investment management products through multiple fund vehicles. The core offering consists of regulated investment funds (Abac SV Fund II FCR, Abac Solutions SICAR, Abac Nest II VC fund, Abac S Value II SCR, and Abac Horizon Fund) that invest in mid-market companies across Spain and Europe. The funds focus on value creation through sustainable and digital transformation, with specific strategies ranging from mainstream private equity (Fund II) to early-stage venture capital (Abac Nest II). The firm manages approximately €600 million in assets under management and has invested over €3.7 billion in over 40 companies globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abac SV Fund II: Second generation private equity fund focused on sustainable value creation with ESG integration, regulated by CNMV and classified under SFDR Article 8.
• Abac Nest II
• Abac Horizon Fund

Products and services

• Abac SV Fund II FCR A mainstream private equity fund launched in 2022, registered and regulated in Spain by CNMV, classified under Article 8 of the EU SFDR regulation. The fund invests in mid-market companies with a focus on improving ESG performance during the investment period.
• Abac Solutions (SCA) SICAR An investment vehicle launched in 2016, registered in Luxembourg and administered by Abac Solutions Manager S.r.l., taking decisions based on recommendations from investment advisor Abac Capital, SL.
• Abac Nest II FCRE A venture capital fund founded in 2023 that invests in early-stage technology companies with sector focus on Consumer, Fintech, and Software (including AI and B2B SaaS). The fund is CNMV-regulated in Spain and classified under SFDR Article 8, supporting purpose-driven entrepreneurs, with ticket sizes from €50k to €500k.
• Abac S Value II SCR, S.A. A SCR (Sociedad de Capital Riesgo) vehicle forming part of Abac Capital's fund ecosystem, registered and regulated in Spain.
• Abac Horizon Fund Innvierte FCRE A CNMV-regulated fund vehicle within Abac Capital's ecosystem dedicated to impact investments, with sustainability-related disclosures available.
• Abac Capital Investment Management Services Private equity and venture capital investment management services focusing on solid mid-market companies, guiding them through sustainable, digital, and international transformation. The firm manages over €600 million in AUM across multiple funds with a portfolio of 11 companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €3.7bn invested in 40+ companies globally
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DeloitteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 February 2026Deloitte acted as advisor to Abac Capital on the sale of Global Dairy Ventures (GDV) to Royal A-ware. This was a transaction advisory role for the exit of GDV, which comprised Iberconseil, Disalp, and Adonis.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miura Partners: Spanish mid-market private equity firm with similar Iberian focus, comparable fund sizes, and an active operational value-creation model — a direct competitor in the Spanish lower mid-market.
• Nazca Capital: Madrid-based Spanish mid-market PE firm investing in similar size companies with operational support, directly competing for the same Spanish lower-mid-market opportunities.
• MCH Private Equity: Spanish mid-market PE firm focused on Iberian buyouts of similar size companies; one of the most direct comparables in the Spanish lower-mid-market segment.
• ProA Capital: Spanish mid-market PE firm with similar fund vintages and Iberian deal focus, competing for the same Spanish mid-market investment opportunities.
• Portobello Capital: Madrid-based Spanish mid-market PE firm investing in similar size Spanish companies across consumer and industrial sectors — directly comparable by geography, size, and sector mix.
• Artá Capital: Spanish family-office-backed PE investor focused on Iberian mid-market opportunities, comparable in size and strategy to Abac Capital.

Broad incumbents

• Ardian: Large European private investment house with Iberian mid-market activity; while much larger and broader, it competes for similar Spanish mid-market opportunities.
• EQT Partners: Global PE firm with significant Iberian mid-market activity through EQT Growth and EQT Mid-Market; competes for the same Spanish deal universe but at much larger scale.
• CVC Capital Partners: Global PE firm with growing Iberian presence across mid-market buyouts; an incumbent competitor for larger Spanish deals that Abac may co-invest with or against.

Regional players

• L Catterton: Consumer-focused PE firm that invests across Europe including Spain; comparable by sector overlap (consumer, food, retail) but primarily US-led and larger-scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abac-capital

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments6 records

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