Atena Equity Partners

Atena Equity Partners is a Portuguese private equity firm based in Lisbon. Founded in 2014, it describes itself as an "operational investor" (Investidores Operacionais), combining in-house operational experience with control equity and debt investments. The firm targets Portuguese companies with ambitious plans for succession, sector consolidation or restructuring, and adapts each transaction structure to the needs of the seller and the company in which it invests. Since its creation in 2014, Atena has invested essentially in three areas of activity: industry, healthcare and business services. According to its website, the combined businesses in its portfolio represent sales volume of more than €300 million, more than half of which is international, reaching more than 40 countries and employing more than 2,500 people. The firm raised its first fund in 2014 and continues to invest through its funds. Atena positions itself as a long-term investor with a focus on ESG throughout the investment lifecycle, arguing that this focus allows it to mitigate risks and identify value-creation opportunities. Its stated culture is built on independence, directness (frontalidade) and merit. The firm's team was founded on the premise that possessing operational experience in-house is critical to making better investment decisions and to helping the management teams of portfolio companies design truly transformational projects. A notable transaction was the acquisition of the Malo clinics in May 2019. In July 2019, Atena announced a €4 million investment in the Malo Clinic alongside an agreement with banks to reduce liabilities, the closure of some consulting offices, and a strategic plan for the business. The firm continues to operate as a private, independent private equity investor in Portugal.

Atena Equity Partners was founded in 2014 and raised its first fund that same year. The firm was established on the premise that having operational experience in-house is critical for making better investment decisions and for helping the management teams of portfolio companies design transformational projects. It describes itself as an "operational investor" (Investidores Operacionais). Since its creation, Atena has invested essentially in three areas of activity: industry, healthcare and business services. According to its website, the combined businesses in its portfolio represent sales volume of more than €300 million, more than half of which is international, reaching more than 40 countries and employing more than 2,500 people. The firm invests in Portuguese companies with ambitious plans for succession, sector consolidation or restructuring, and has significant experience in control equity and debt investments, adapting each transaction structure to the needs of the seller and the company in which it invests. A notable transaction was the acquisition of the Malo clinics in May 2019. In July 2019, Atena announced a €4 million investment in the Malo Clinic, alongside an agreement with banks to reduce liabilities, the closure of some consulting offices, and a strategic plan for the business. The firm continues to operate as a private, independent private equity investor based in Lisbon, Portugal.

• 2019

  Atena acquires the Malo clinics.

• 2019

  Atena announces a €4 million investment in Malo Clinic, an agreement with banks to reduce debt, and closure of some consulting offices.

• 2014

  Atena Equity Partners founded and raises its first fund.

Operational private equity investor focused on Portuguese companies with succession, consolidation or restructuring needs; long-term, ESG-oriented, independent.

• Control equity investments

  Control equity investments in Portuguese companies.

• Debt investments

  Debt investments adapted to the needs of the seller and the company.

• Private equity funds

  The firm raised its first fund in 2014 and invests through its funds.

1. 1Atena Equity Partners, Investidores Operacionais Portugalatenaep.com
2. 2Atena vai investir 4 milhões nas clínicas Malo - Notícias - Atena Equity Partners, Investidores Operacionais Portugalatenaep.com
3. 3Atena Equity Partners (Portugal) - Wikidatawikidata.org