Ekarpen

Private Equity Basque Country, Spain

Overview

Ekarpen is a private equity firm headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, dedicated to supporting sectors with strategic appeal. The firm primarily invests in companies within Spain, focusing on industries such as automotive components, energy, technology, electric vehicles, fleet management, and maintenance and repair services. Ekarpen's investment strategy encompasses both growth and buyout stages, with investment sizes ranging from €1 million to €10 million. The firm's portfolio includes notable investments like Basquevolt, a company specializing in electric vehicle components, and BeGas, a manufacturer of automotive engines powered by liquefied gas. Ekarpen also participated in a €5.2 million funding round for BeGas in 2020, alongside other investors such as Repsol Energy Ventures and Fundación BBK. Ekarpen's approach emphasizes strategic support to innovative sectors, aiming to foster growth and development within its portfolio companies. The firm's investments reflect a commitment to advancing technologies and services that align with evolving market demands and sustainability goals.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative sectors with strategic appeal
  • Companies based in Spain
  • Growth and buyout opportunities
  • Investment sizes between €1 million and €10 million

Portfolio Companies

BasquevoltBeGas

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Frequently asked questions about Ekarpen

What sectors does Ekarpen invest in?

Ekarpen invests in Technology, Energy, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Management, Automotive Components and Maintenance and Repair Services, and is based in Basque Country, Spain. Ekarpen is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Ekarpen invest at?

Ekarpen backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.

Which regions does Ekarpen invest in?

Ekarpen invests across Spain.

What companies has Ekarpen invested in?

Ekarpen's portfolio includes Basquevolt and BeGas.

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