Minerva Capital SL

Profile

Minerva Capital SL is a private investment firm based in Madrid, Spain, known for its focus on investing noninstitutional capital in businesses with strong potential for sustainable long-term value. Founded by industry veterans with over 40 years of combined experience, the firm operates with a unique model in the Spanish lower-middle market, providing flexible and patient capital. The firm's leadership team includes David N. Bendel, a former financial manager at Coats Viyella and head of Rothschild Group’s private equity in Europe, and Peter S. Bendel, who started in corporate finance at Investec Investment Bank.

Minerva Capital focuses on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain, executing control buyouts, management buy-ins, and buy-outs, with equity investments typically ranging from €1 million to €10 million. The firm operates across various industries and places emphasis on companies that are profitable, have strong cash flow, and possess proprietary intellectual property. Minerva's strategy involves adding value through hands-on involvement, facilitating transitions from family ownership, and supporting international growth efforts.

Notable portfolio companies include Premo S.L, among others. Minerva Capital's investment strategy prioritizes building for the future through a patient approach and significant flexibility in investment structuring, offering a compelling alternative to traditional private equity.