Qualitas Equity Funds, S.G.E.I.C., S.A. (“Qualitas Funds”), the Madrid-based private equity investment platform, has announced the launch of its first secondary fund, Qualitas Secondary Opportunities I. The new vehicle, with a maximum size of €100 million, will focus on the European lower mid-market, including the United Kingdom.
With this new secondary strategy, Qualitas Funds expands its product range and complements the suite of solutions offered to its investors. At the same time, it completes an investment vehicle proposition capable of addressing the various financing challenges that may arise throughout a fund’s lifecycle. The secondary strategy thus joins its fund-of-funds, co-investment, and NAV financing programs.
Qualitas Funds is part of Ridgepost Capital, a leading provider of solutions for private markets listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RPC). The more than 15 years of experience in secondary funds from RCP Advisors, also a Ridgepost Capital strategy, will contribute positively to the launch of Qualitas Secondary Opportunities I and to the development and consolidation of the new strategy.
The fund, structured as an FCR and SCR, will invest in LP stakes, GP-led transactions, and late primaries. This combination of different types of secondary market transactions will provide flexibility to deploy capital in various market environments and access opportunities originated by both LPs and managers, with the added advantage of offering shorter return horizons than other private equity vehicles.
“We have observed significant interest among our investor base in secondary funds, which have evolved from a niche strategy to a structural component within private equity portfolios. The current environment also plays a role, with lower divestment volumes and an increased need for liquidity and rebalancing among certain investors. With the launch of Qualitas Secondary Opportunities I, we expand our capacity to provide capital solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of a fund,” highlight Serio García and Eric Halverson, founding partners of Qualitas Funds.
Qualitas Funds, a Ridgepost Capital strategy, is a Madrid-based private markets investment platform offering opportunities in fund-of-funds, direct co-investment funds, NAV financing, and lower mid-market secondaries to over 1,600 investors, including UHNW individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. As of December 31, 2025, the firm manages over €1.4 billion in assets.
Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC) is a leading provider of private markets solutions, with over $43 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Ridgepost Capital invests in Private Equity, Private Credit, and Venture Capital through restricted-access strategies, with a focus on the middle market and lower-middle market. Its products have a global investor base and aim to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns.
For more information, visit www.qualitasfunds.com or www.ridgepostcapital.com.
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