ProA Capital Acquires Pastas Gallo with BlackRock as Minority Investor

Pastas Gallo Acquires Ta-Tung Platos Precocinados

July 31, 2020

Food & Beverage

Pastas Gallo, a company majority-held by Proa Capital, has purchased Ta-Tung Platos Precocinados, a Barcelona-area manufacturer of refrigerated Asian ready meals. Ta-Tung, headquartered in Sant Vicenç dels Horts with annual sales around €15 million and EBITDA near €2 million, will remain supported by its founder Kav-ly who will stay on to lead product development.

ProA Capital Acquires Majority Stake in La Casa de las Carcasas

September 3, 2021

Retail

ProA Capital has purchased a majority stake in La Casa de las Carcasas in a transaction valued at more than €100 million; founder Ismael Villalobos remains as a minority shareholder. The deal aims to accelerate the retail chain's international expansion — the company operates nearly 260 stores (headquartered in Jaraíz de la Vera, Cáceres) and plans further growth across Europe and Latin America.

ProA Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Patatas Hijolusa

December 21, 2021

Food & Beverage

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has acquired a 50% stake in Patatas Hijolusa in a transaction valued at about €100 million via a share purchase and a capital increase. The founding family (José and Carlos Gómez Pérez) will retain 50% and continue to run the business as Hijolusa pursues international expansion (France and Italy), increased R&D and digitalization, and a buy-and-build strategy.

ProA Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Acrylicos Vallejo

December 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has agreed to acquire roughly 70% of acrylic paint manufacturer Acrylicos Vallejo in a share purchase valuing the company at about €50 million. The deal leaves founder Alexander Vallejo with just over 20% and brings management into the shareholder base; ProA said it will support international expansion and strengthen the online sales channel.

ProA Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Grupo Amara

May 14, 2021

Energy

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has acquired a majority stake in Grupo Amara (Amara), a 60-year-old distributor of electrical material and supplier to the renewable energy and telecom sectors. Management, led by Pablo Arnús and Gonzalo Errejón, remain in place and retain a significant share; ProA's investment is intended to provide financial backing for growth and international expansion (notably the United States).

Goldbergs Group Acquires Pasta Mami

March 13, 2025

Food & Beverage

Goldbergs Group has added Pasta Mami, a family-run fresh pasta manufacturer, to its portfolio as part of a strategic expansion of its food production and catering capabilities. The Atlanta-area pasta maker will continue producing artisanal pasta while leveraging Goldbergs Group's restaurants, manufacturing and airline catering network to expand distribution to restaurants, grocers, caterers and hotels.