m&a creative lda.

What m&a creative lda. does

m&a creative lda. (legal entity: Marques Associados Creative, Lda.) is a Portuguese creative design agency headquartered in Avelãs do Caminho, Anadia, founded in 2015. The firm provides an integrated suite of creative services — branding, packaging design, photography, video production, illustration, social media management, and, through its wholly owned M&A Digital branch, web development — targeting wine, food, hospitality, and lifestyle brands. The client base spans more than 100 brands across Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and Angola, and includes recognized Portuguese wine producers (Bacalhôa Vinhos, AdegaMãe, Quinta de Curvos, Carmim, Vinhos Borges, Quinta do Quetzal) as well as international names such as Heineken and Burmester.

The agency has accumulated multiple international design awards — consecutive German Design Awards (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022), Muse Creative Awards, WINA, FePI, and Prémios Lusófonos 2021 — concentrated in packaging and brand identity work. Several client relationships span a decade or more, including AdegaMãe and Quinta de Curvos, evidencing high retention in the premium wine vertical. M&A Digital functions as an integrated digital execution arm, enabling the agency to deliver cohesive brand systems spanning physical packaging and digital presence.

The business operates as a project-based professional services firm with no publicly disclosed pricing, no external funding rounds, and no disclosed management team, suggesting a privately held, founder-led operation financed through operating cash flow. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or data assets are identified in the input.

Name

m&a creative lda.

Legal name

Marques Associados Creative, Lda.

Website

https://macreativeagency.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

m&a creative lda. is a Portuguese creative design agency, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Anadia, delivering branding, packaging, photography, video, and digital services to 100+ wine, food, hospitality, and lifestyle brands across five European and African markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Agency Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Graphic Design Services (541430), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAAAAAA

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Advertising Agencies (Full-Service/Creative)

SECONDARYMPAAAAAN

Packaging & Brand Identity Creative Agencies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Advertising Agencies (Full-Service/Creative)

SECONDARYMPAAAEAC

Graphic Design & Visual Communications (Collateral, Illustration)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Branding & Design (Brand Strategy, Graphic/Packaging)

SECONDARYMPAAAAAB

Creative Boutique Agencies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Advertising Agencies (Full-Service/Creative)

Keywords

• Packaging design
• Brand identity
• Creative agency
• Web design development
• Social media management

Headquarters

HQ city

Avelãs do Caminho - Anadia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Creative Design Services: Project-based professional services for branding, packaging design, photography, video production, web development, and social media management for wine, food, hospitality, and lifestyle brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

M&A Creative is a Portuguese creative agency that delivers integrated branding, packaging design, photography, video production, web design and development, illustration, and social media management services. It operates as a 360-degree creative studio serving primarily wine, spirits, hospitality, food, and lifestyle brands across Portugal, Spain, France, the UK, and Angola.

Product overview

M&A Creative Agency is a Portuguese creative services company offering a comprehensive suite of design and marketing services. The agency operates as a single integrated offering combining packaging design, branding, photography and video production, web design, social media services, and illustration as interconnected creative disciplines. Their core portfolio spans luxury packaging design, standard packaging, branding and visual identity, multimedia production, responsive web development, social media management, and custom illustration. The agency specializes primarily in wine, spirits, and beverage packaging, complemented by work in hospitality, amenities, agriculture, and lifestyle sectors. Services are delivered as an integrated 360-degree creative approach where packaging, photography, video, web design, and social media work together to deliver complete brand solutions for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Design Comprehensive packaging design services covering luxury and standard packaging for wine, beverages, food, and lifestyle products, producing visually distinctive labels, containers, and packaging solutions that communicate brand identity and product quality.
• Luxury Packaging Premium packaging design featuring high-end materials, intricate details, metal accents, and sophisticated finishing techniques for luxury wine, spirits, and premium lifestyle brands.
• Branding & Design Brand identity development, logo design, and visual design services that establish and reinforce brand positioning, messaging, and aesthetic direction for clients across various industries.
• Photo & Video Production Professional photography and video production services for products, campaigns, and brand storytelling, including studio and location shoots, video content creation, and post-production editing.
• Web Design & Development Website design and development services creating responsive, modern digital presences for clients, including e-commerce platforms, brand websites, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Social Media Services Social media strategy, content creation, and management services including campaign development, community management, and digital marketing across multiple social platforms.
• Illustration Custom illustration services creating unique visual artwork for packaging, marketing materials, brand identities, and decorative applications, often featuring cultural and heritage-inspired designs.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• M&A DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRelated entity handling digital/web development projects. Multiple website projects reference M&A Digital as the digital development partner for web development and e-commerce projects created for clients.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rita Rivotti Wine Design Studio: Portuguese creative studio specializing in wine branding, packaging design, and illustration for wineries across Iberia and Europe. Directly comparable to M&A Creative's wine/luxury packaging focus and Iberian client base.
• BrandNew (formerly Studio Cabinet): Iberian-origin branding and packaging design agency with strong wine, food, and lifestyle portfolio. Closely comparable positioning to M&A Creative as a mid-sized integrated branding/packaging specialist serving premium consumer brands.
• Bloom Consulting: Portuguese place branding and strategy consultancy with creative execution capabilities. Comparable as a Portuguese-headquartered creative/branding firm operating internationally, though more strategy-focused.
• Mucho: Global independent branding and design studio with strong wine, spirits, and luxury packaging practice. Comparable as a design-led agency competing for the same international wine/luxury clients as M&A Creative.
• Bulletproof: Independent branding and packaging agency with strong FMCG, beverage, and luxury client portfolio. Comparable as a mid-sized creative agency competing for premium packaging and brand identity mandates globally.
• Mucca: Italian branding and packaging design agency with notable wine, food, and lifestyle portfolio. Comparable as a Southern European design boutique with overlapping wine/luxury packaging expertise and international client reach.

Broad incumbents

• Pentagram: World's largest independently owned design consultancy, offering branding, packaging, and identity services. Comparable in service mix (especially packaging and brand identity) but operates at vastly larger scale with global partner-led structure.
• Landor: Global branding and design consultancy (WPP-affiliated) with significant wine, spirits, and luxury packaging work. Comparable in offering and target verticals but at significantly larger scale and geographic reach than M&A Creative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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