Vallis Capital Partners

Vallis Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Porto, Portugal, specializing in managing growth capital and buy-out funds for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Portugal and Spain. Founded in 2010, the firm has assets under management exceeding €200 million. Vallis Capital Partners is committed to responsible investment practices, being the first Portuguese asset manager to sign the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The firm focuses on sectors where long-term demand drivers are strongly correlated with global sustainability issues, including demographics, social change, and environmental sustainability.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes active management, aiming to transform portfolio companies strategically and operationally to create economic value. Vallis Capital Partners seeks to invest in high-growth companies with a turnover between €5 million and €50 million, particularly those operating in tradable goods sectors with a clear export orientation. The typical investment size ranges from €5 million to €20 million, with a preference for majority ownership or significant influence in the governance of the portfolio companies.

Vallis Capital Partners has a track record of successful investments, including the acquisition of Castelbel, a producer and marketer of luxury perfumed products, in 2016. The firm sold its entire stake in Castelbel to Grupo Bourn Rock Investments in March 2024. This divestment aligns with Vallis Capital Partners' focus on sectors with resilient and non-cyclical growth dynamics, contributing to the firm's commitment to sustainable and responsible investment practices.