Exceptional companies, excellent managers​
Committed to generating value and developing extraordinary management teams​​
What we do
LONG-TERM PARTNER
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, FAMILY APPROACH
VALUE GENERATION
We invest to consolidate the continuity and sustainable growth of your business
We are a trusted investment group specialized in the management and enduring development of small businesses. We have a strong commitment to our teams and a long-term investment horizon.
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We invest in small companies where we can add value through our experience. We work closely with our teams to help them achieve their growth goals, while respecting the company's culture and values.
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Santa Marta is a family business. We are committed to sustainably growing wonderful businesses. Unlike traditional private equity funds, we do not invest with an exit strategy, and we don't implement disrupting measures.​​
Perpetuating the legacy of your business
At Santa Marta, we understand that selling your business is a major life decision. We are committed to continuing the development of your team, taking care of the relationships you have built, and safeguarding and enhancing your brand.
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Our long-term investment horizon differentiates us from other firms. Our mission is to invest in the future and the growth of your business, your employees, and the relationships you have built.
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We value your contribution to your business, and we are flexible in defining your relationship with us after the transaction. We want to work with you to create a solution that is best for you and your company.​​
Our Investment Criteria
We seek to acquire majority stakes in established companies with (i) significant market share in their sector, (ii) a powerful management team committed to growth and development, and (iii) a track record of sustained and sustainable growth.​​
Market Leaders
We want to be niche market-leaders, setting the standard for excellence and innovation.
EBITDA
€1.5 – €2.5M
A-Player Teams
We believe that a company's greatest asset is its team. We seek to empower existing managers to achieve their goals.
Excellent management team
Growing Sectors
We are interested in being a long-term partner, and we seek opportunities in industries with attractive growth projections.
Industries with strong tailwinds
Stability and Resilience
We look for resilient companies with a proven track record of success, stability, and financial strength.
Predictable and recurring revenue
Our Portfolio
Santa Marta Agricola
We own and operate olive, almond, chickpea, and grain farms in Andalusia (Spain). We use modern management practices and an exceptional team to optimize results.​​
Torrelaguna
We manage a diversified portfolio of real estate assets, including residential (long-term leases and short-term rentals), gas stations, and rustic properties.​​
El Equipo
Somos un equipo directivo con dilatada experiencia y habilidades complementarias, apoyado extensamente en una red de excelentes asesores.
Manolo Moreno
Consejero Delegado
Manolo cuenta con amplia experiencia operativa y financiera, habiendo liderado pymes de diversos sectores y trabajado en firmas líderes del sector financiero.
Durante más de una década ha gestionado pymes tanto industriales como de servicios, en España y Estados Unidos.
Anteriormente, desarrolló su carrera asesorando en transacciones de compraventa de empresas europeas en una reputada boutique de fusiones y adquisiciones (M&A) en Madrid.
Manolo es Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por CUNEF y cuenta con un MBA de la Universidad de California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Pablo Casals
Director de Inversiones y Operaciones
Pablo cuenta con más de una década de experiencia liderando equipos y proyectos en múltiples compañías, desde la construcción hasta la consultoría estratégica.
Como consultor estratégico, Pablo ha liderado proyectos en diversos sectores, industriales y servicios. Su experiencia abarca planes estratégicos y de crecimiento, gestión de post-deals y grandes transformaciones, entre otros logros destacados. Anteriormente, ha liderado equipos en el desarrollo de proyectos de infraestructura en diversas regiones de Estados Unidos.
Pablo es Licenciado en Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, con un máster en gestión de proyectos del Illinois Institute of Technology y un MBA del IESE.
Inmaculada Hernández
Chief of Staff y Controller Financiero
Inmaculada combina varias décadas de experiencia profesional, combinando responsabilidad de las áreas financieras y organizacionales de múltiples empresas.
Ha forjado su carrera profesional como directora de customer experience en el sector de la hospitalidad, así como en el rol de gestora de sistemas de reporting y control financiero y operativo para uno de los operadores de centros geriátricos más reconocidos de España.
​Inmaculada completó sus estudios en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Loyola, en donde ha consolidado un perfil académico de alto nivel que complementa con su vasta experiencia práctica. ​
