ProA Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Grupo Amara

Cinven Acquires Majority Stake in Amara NZero from ProA Capital

April 27, 2023

Energy

Cinven has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Amara NZero, the Madrid-headquartered energy-transition distributor, from ProA Capital. Spanish press reports indicate the deal values Amara NZero at around €800 million with Cinven taking approximately 67% and ProA reinvesting alongside management.

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 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 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 70% Stake in Avioparts

September 7, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has agreed to acquire roughly 70% of Avioparts, a distributor of aircraft components, lubricants and logistics solutions, in a deal that values the company at about €40 million. The transaction is structured as a share purchase plus a capital increase to support Avioparts’ organic and inorganic growth; founder David Fojon will remain CEO and a minority shareholder.

Ara Partners Invests in Priority Power Management

February 11, 2019

Energy

Ara Partners, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has made a significant investment in Priority Power Management, an independent energy management services and consulting firm headquartered in Midland, Texas. The investment (terms not disclosed) will support Priority Power's organic growth and acquisition-led strategy, and Ara has taken board representation alongside Priority Power leadership and an industry representative from Teleios Commodities.