For founders and sellers
A buyer that stays to build
Many Portuguese industrial companies were built over thirty or forty years by one founder. When the time comes to plan succession, raise capital to grow, or bring in a partner, the choice of buyer decides what happens to the company and its people.
Atlantic Capital is led by people who have run industrial companies from the inside. We buy sound businesses, keep what makes them work, and invest in what they need to reach the next level of scale.
The process
Four steps, at your pace
First conversation
An informal, confidential meeting with the founder. No documents, no commitment.
ConfidentialNDA and first look
Under an NDA, we review the accounts and visit the plant. We tell you early if it is not a fit.
Gate 0Offer and due diligence
An indicative offer, then financial, legal, operational and ESG due diligence with our advisers.
Gate 1Closing and day one
Final approval with a 100-day plan already agreed with management, so work starts on day one.
Gate 2Questions founders ask
What founders ask us
If your company has €5–30M in revenue and is profitable, we would be glad to talk. See the full investment criteria.
Do I have to sell 100%?
No. We take majority control, but founders often keep a stake and reinvest alongside us, sharing in the value we create together. Minority deals are possible when they come with the rights needed to carry out the plan.
What happens to my team?
The company's people are what we buy. We map key people, agree a retention plan and link management incentives to the company's results. Where a role needs reinforcing, usually finance, we add rather than replace.
Will the company keep its name?
Yes. The brand, the customers and the local roots are part of the value. We invest to grow the company, not to absorb it.
How long do I stay?
That is agreed with you from the start, in a succession plan with a defined transition period. Some founders stay on the board; others hand over fully.
What changes after the deal?
Reliable monthly reporting comes first, then a few initiatives with owners and dates: ERP, lean, automation, pricing, certifications. Management runs the company; we support it and remove obstacles.
Who will know we are talking?
Only the people you agree to. Everything is under NDA, and we never contact your customers, suppliers or staff without your permission.
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