Aurica Capital is a Spanish private equity management firm with more than two decades of experience, specialising in mid-market investments, primarily in the technology and services sectors. With over €600 million in assets under management and more than 50 completed investments, Aurica has positioned itself as a reference partner for entrepreneurs and management teams. The firm’s model is based on minority equity stakes, value creation through sustainable growth and hands-on strategic support.
• Adam Miquel Vidal – Director of Alternative Investments
• Borja Casanovas Doménech – Partner
• Daniel Soldevila Domènech – Investment Associate
• Héctor Pont Palou – Investment Analyst
• Martín Vargas Beato – Partner
• Pilar Gómez del Pulgar Bielsa – Head of Compliance & Administration
• Alejandra Flaqué Pous – Investment Analyst
• Catalina Gutiérrez Henao – Accountant & Tax Technician
• Ferran Alcàcer Vilarmau – Partner & ESG Head
• Helena Peláez Bueno – Investment Associate
• Pablo Pérez Caldaya – Partner
• Ricardo Velilla Flores – Partner
• Alex Conti Bargalló – Investment Associate
• Celia Cristina Berenguer Rosa – Finance Manager / Financial Risk Controller
• Ferran Conti Penina – Partner
• Iván Plaza Férriz – Partner
• Laura Ribas Gabarró – Investment Analyst
• Paula Nasif Arias – Office Manager
• Pablo Villalonga Domínguez – Investment Associate
Aurica Capital structures its activity around four complementary business lines, designed to cover the full spectrum of mid-market private equity:
1. Aurica Private Equity
• Specialised in direct investments in Spanish SMEs with EBITDA above €3 million and strong growth potential.
• Focused on companies in services, technology, energy transition, healthcare, wellness and other high-growth sectors.
• Based on a partnership model with founders and management teams to ensure full alignment.
• Geographic coverage designed to access proprietary, non-auction opportunities through local presence.
2. Aurica Search Fund
• The first Search Fund investment vehicle managed by a private equity firm in Europe.
• Invests in entrepreneurs (searchers) who seek, acquire and operate high-potential companies.
• Focused on low-mid-market companies internationally (mainly Europe) with revenues between €5–30 million and EBITDA between €1–3 million.
• Provides professionalisation, network access, methodological support and equity gap financing.
Aurica Capital delivers a set of distinctive capabilities that position the firm as one of the strongest private equity players in Spain:
Proprietary Deal Sourcing and Extensive Reach
Aurica has identified more than 5,000 companies since 2021, leveraging a broad professional network and regional coverage that facilitates access to exclusive bilateral opportunities with local insight.
Entrepreneur-Centric Partnership Model
Strategic support aimed at maximising value and driving growth, with a disciplined approach avoiding excessive leverage reliance.
Proven Value Creation
Strong track record in international expansion, business model replication, organic and inorganic growth, and buy-and-build strategies.
Process Rigour and Best-in-Class Governance
Clear methodologies for analysis, due diligence and decision-making supported by specialised committees.
Aurica works with a wide range of stakeholders, including:
• Entrepreneurs seeking a partner to support professionalisation and expansion.
• Searchers requiring strategic and financial support to execute an acquisition process.
• Institutional investors.
• National and international family offices.
Rigi Capital, together with a group of investors led by Aurica Search Fund, acquires Super’s Diana
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Reale acquires an 18.9% stake in Canitas, from Aurica’s portfolio, to boost pet care services
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t2ó ONE, backed by Aurica Capital, acquires Italian creative agency Crafted and accelerates its international expansion
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Aurica Capital closes its first search fund with oversubscription, raising €50 million
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Aurica Capital launches Aurica Value, an exclusive service for high-net-worth individuals seeking exposure to international private equity
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Aurica Search Fund finances the acquisition of a majority stake of Hispania through Relevian
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Aurica Capital moves forward with its transition plan with the appointment of five new partners
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Aurica focuses on technology and services companies
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Babel welcomes Mubadala Capital Investment Fund, which will support the firm in its new strategic plan 'Hyperspace 2029'
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Aurica Capital vende el 40% de Delta Tecnic y casi duplica el capital invertido por Aurica Growth Fund III
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