Suma Capital,the leading manager in sustainable and impact investments, has formalized a new expansion capital transaction with Vallfirest Tecnologías Forestales, a leading company in innovation for wildland fire fighting. The investment, which has been channeled through the SC Growth Fund II vehicle, aims to support the growth plan for Vallfirest, led by its founder Javier Baena, so as to consolidate its position in key markets such as North America and Latin America in addition to fostering strategic acquisitions complementing its offer.
Founded in 2007 in Vallgorguina (Barcelona), Vallfirest is a pioneering company in the design and development of advanced technologies for wildland fire prevention and fighting. Offering a range of products including equipment, machinery, specialized tools and cutting-edge technology, the company has been able to make a significant impact worldwide, operating in nearly 100 countries and with its own subsidiaries in Uruguay and the United States.
With a workforce of more than 50 employees and sales exceeding 15 million euros, Vallfirest has followed a path marked by innovation and sustainability. Backed by a solid focus on R&D and the company’s own patents, its products maximize the efficacy of efforts against wildland fires which are one of the main sources of CO2 emissions around the world. In 2024, wildland fires produced 8.6 billion tons of CO2, which clearly proves the urgent need for innovative solutions like the ones offered by Vallfirest for a growing, global problem.
The injection of capital by Suma Capital will allow Vallfirest to expand its production capacity, boost its presence in strategic markets and buy out companies with complementary products. The purpose of such steps is to reinforce the company’s ability to serve customers such as firefighters, local governments and private enterprises facing the growing challenges deriving from wildland fires, which are proving to be more intense and frequent than ever due to climate change.
Suma Capital seeks to drive the ecological transition by investing in companies that not only generate financial returns, but also make a positive and tangible impact on the planet’s sustainability. Through its funds, such as the SC Growth Fund II, the firm supports companies that are leading innovation in key sectors, such as decarbonization, energy efficiency and the circular economy, by promoting projects that help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and fight climate change. This investment in Vallfirest strengthens Suma Capital’s commitment to financing companies working towards a more sustainable future all while offering society opportunities for economic growth and value generation.
“Vallfirest has an impressive history of developing innovative products and solutions to fight wildfires with sustainable growth and a solid customer base in approximately 100 countries. We are proud to support its expansion and the plan drawn up by Javier and his partners. Our goal is to promote economic growth with a positive impact on the environment and society, and Vallfirest aligns perfectly with that vision,” said Pau Bermúdez-Cañete, a Suma Capital shareholder.
“This injection of capital is essential to continuing to increase our technological advantage and enhance our commercial reach worldwide,” stated Javier Baena, founder and CEO of Vallfirest. “We remain focused on improving the experiences of extinguishing professionals by developing innovative products and technologies that make their work safer and more effective.”
This operation reinforces Suma Capital’s commitment to the transition towards a low-carbon economy; and therefore, solidifies its position as a reference investor in companies making a positive impact. As the eleventh in Spain for the SC Growth Fund II, this investment reaffirms the key role Spanish SMBs have in the fight against CO2 emissions.
For this transaction, Vallfirest has been advised by Crea Inversión (mergers and acquisitions) and RCD (legal affairs). On the other hand, Suma Capital has received advising from Schneider (ESG), PwC (financial and commercial) and Pérez Llorca (legal and tax issues).
About Suma Capital:
Suma Capital is an independent alternative asset manager, which is leading the ecological transition. The firm focuses its investments on sustainability through three different programs: Sustainable Infrastructures, Growth Capital and Venture Capital. Suma Capital was founded in 2007, and is currently operating throughout Europe with a presence in Barcelona, Madrid and Paris.
About Vallfirest:
Founded in 2007, Vallfirest Tecnologías Forestales is a Spanish company that has been pioneering in the development and manufacture of equipment for firefighters, particularly focusing on wildland to date. The company offers state-of-the-art technology with a range of patented products and customers around the world to help reduce and prevent wildland fires. With an ambitious growth plan and a decisive commitment to reinforcing its high-performing product range all while expanding commercially, Vallfirest aims to become a world leader in its business segment.
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